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15 Cards in this Set
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Factious
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causing disagreement
The factious sailors refused to said any farther into the storm. syn: belligerent, contentious ant: cooperative, united |
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Ignoble
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dishonorable, shameful
Cheating on an exam is an ignoble way to get good grades. syn: despicable, base ant: noble, glorious |
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Boor
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a rude or impolite person
The boor grabbed handfuls of hors d'oeuvres and walked around while he ate them. syn: buffoon, clown ant: sophisticate |
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aegis
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a shield, protection
The life of the witness is under the aegis of the witness protection program. syn: backing |
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perspicacity
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keenness of judgment
The old hermit still had the perspicacity to haggle with the automotive dealer. syn: perceptiveness ant: stupidity, ignorance |
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fervent
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eager, earnest
We made a fervert attempt to capture the stallion, but he was too quick for us. syn: burning, passionate ant: apathetic |
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rectify
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to correct, to make right
JoAnne tried to rectify her poor relationship with her son by spending more time with him. syn: remedy, resolve |
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enervate
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to weaken
The record temperatures enervated the farmhands before noon. syn: devitalize, exhaust ant: energize, strengthen |
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besiege
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to overwhelm, to surround and attack
People jumped from the ground and brushed themselves off as ants besieged the picnic. |
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ephemeral
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lasting only a brief time, short-lived
The gardener experienced ephemeral fame the year she grew a half-ton pumpkin. syn: transient, fleeting ant: permanent |
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altruism
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a concern for others, generosity
A person with altruism will usually stop and help a stranded motorist syn: unselfishness, magnanimity ant: selfishness, egoism |
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carrion
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decaying flesh
The carrion along the desert highway was a feast for the vultures. |
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erotic
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pertaining to sexual love
The museum staff cancelled the exhibition when it saw the erotic sculptures. |
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amorphous
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shapeless, formless, vague
What began as an amorphous idea in Steven's dream turned into a revolutionary way to power automobiles. |
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opulent
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rich, luxurious, wealthy
Despite the stock market crash, the wealthy family continuned its opulent lifestyle. |
