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10 Cards in this Set
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Aversion
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- strong dislike: a strong feeling of dislike of somebody or something
- somebody or something disliked: somebody or something strongly disliked dislike, hatred, loathing, repugnance, distaste, hate, antipathy, abhorrence, detestation, repulsion, disgust antonym: liking |
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Clandestine
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secret: needing to be concealed, usually because it is illegal or unauthorized
secret, underground, covert, concealed, stealthy, furtive, undercover, surreptitious, illegal antonym: open |
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Frenzied
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wildly excited or out of control: characterized by uncontrolled activity, agitation, or emotion
frantic, hyperactive, feverish, furious, hectic, hysterical, overexcited, wild, chaotic, violent antonym: calm |
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Glitch
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- small problem: a minor hitch or technical problem
glitches in the software - unwanted electronic signal: a sudden unwanted electronic signal, e.g. from a power surge or a temporary irregular supply of power malfunction, bug (informal), anomaly, problem, hitch, hiccup (informal), fault |
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Intrigue
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- interest somebody: to make somebody greatly interested or curious
- vi scheme: to scheme or use underhanded methods to achieve something - vi have secret lover: to carry on a secret love affair (archaic) plotting, conspiracy, hugger mugger, trickery, scheming, secrecy, maneuvering conspiracy, plot, deception, stratagem, maneuver, ruse, scheme |
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Omnipresent
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- always present everywhere: continuously and simultaneously present throughout the whole of creation
- found everywhere: present or seemingly present all the time or everywhere ubiquitous, all-pervading, universal, ever-present, pervasive, all over antonym: absent |
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Ovation
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- loud and long applause: enthusiastic applause or cheering, especially from a crowd or large group of people
- Roman victory celebration: an ancient Roman victory ceremony for a returning military hero standing ovation, cheer, thumbs up, vote of confidence, endorsement |
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Protocol
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- etiquette of formal occasions: the rules or conventions of correct behavior on official or ceremonial occasions
- code of conduct: the rules of correct or appropriate behavior of a group, organization, or profession procedure, etiquette, code of behavior, conventions, rules, modus operandi, proprieties, good form, decorum |
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Resourceful
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- ingenious and enterprising: full of initiative and good at problem-solving, especially in difficult situations
ingenious, imaginative, inventive, practical, quick-witted, creative, capable antonym: unimaginative |
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Virtual
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- being something in practice: being something in effect even if not in reality or not conforming to the generally accepted definition of the term
- generated by computer: simulated by a computer for reasons of economics, convenience, or performance near, practical, effective, fundamental, essential, implicit antonym: actual |
