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25 Cards in this Set
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Ascertain (Verb) "She could not ascertain the truth from the suspect." |
To find out definitely; learn with certainty Synonyms: make sure, confirm, determine Antonyms: doubt, discredit |
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Aberration (Noun) "They described the outburst of violence in the area as an aberration." |
The act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type Synonyms: oddity, deviation Antonyms: conformity, sameness |
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Hedonist (Noun) "She was living the life of a committed hedonist." |
A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self -gratification Synonyms: sensualist, pleasure seeker Antonyms: ascetic |
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Presage (Noun) "The bad outcome of the game was a presage of the coming year." |
Something that foreshadows a future event; a presentiment or foreboding Synonyms: apprehension, omen Antonyms: fortune, luck |
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Surfeited (Verb) "I am surfeited with shopping." |
An excess amount; excess of eating or drinking Synonyms: gorge, overindulge Antonyms: deplete, lack |
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Benefaction (Noun) "He gave a generous benefaction." |
The doing of good; doing a good deed Synonyms: aid, contribution Antonyms: hindrance, impediment |
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Ablution (Noun) "The women performed their ceremonial ablutions." |
A cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual Synonyms: cleansing, purification Antonyms: dirtying, pollution |
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Baneful (Adjective) "The war had baneful consequences." |
Destructive or deadly; pernicious Synonyms: disastrous, harmful Antonyms: beneficial, fortunate |
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Respite (Noun) "The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering." |
A delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying Synonyms: break, down time Antonyms: continuation |
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Tarries (Verb) "She could tarry a bit and not get home until four." |
To remain or stay, as in a place; to delay acting Synonyms: linger, procrastinate Antonyms: carry on, finish |
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Castigate (Verb) Castigation (Noun) "He was castigated for not setting a good example." |
To criticise or reprimand severely; to punish in order to correct Synonyms: chastisement, discipline Antonyms: approval, commendation |
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Venerable (Adjective) "He was a venerable statesman." |
Commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity, possibly because of a high office or noble character Synonyms: admirable, esteemed Antonyms: unrespectable, young |
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Blight (Noun) "The plants suffered blight and disease." |
Any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration Synonyms: affliction, bane Antonyms: blessing, prosperity |
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Soothsayer (Noun) "The soothsayer predicted the hero's demise." |
A person who professes to foretell events Synonyms: medium, Oracle Antonyms: none |
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Vehement (Adjective) "Her vehement arguments persuaded them to save the housing project." |
Characterized by anger or violence; intense or passionate Synonyms: vicious, fervent Antonyms: apathetic, calm |
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Disheveled (Adjective) "The man had long, disheveled hair." |
Hanging loosely or in disorder Synonyms: messy, sloppy Antonyms: neat, tidy |
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Covetous (Adjective) Covetousness (Noun) "The new car drew many covetous looks." |
Wrongly desirous or wealth or possessions Synonyms: greed, stinginess Antonyms: generosity, philanthropy |
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Goads (Verb, noun) "The man goaded the animals into a pen." |
To prick or drive with; something that encourages or urges Synonyms: drive, prod Antonyms: deterrent, restraint |
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Insolence (Noun) "She was sacked for insolence." |
Contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech Synonyms: arrogance, impudence Antonyms: modesty, humility |
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Austere (Adjective) "Conditions of the prison were very austere." |
Severe in manner of appearance Synonyms: strict, serious Antonyms: gentle, mild |
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Jocular (Adjective) "She sounded in a jocular mood." |
Suited to joking or jesting Synonyms: amusing, jovial Antonyms: serious, solemn |
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Indolent (Adjective) Indolence (Noun) "My failure is probably due to my own indolence." |
Having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; state of being indolent Synonyms: laziness, procrastination Antonyms: ambition, work |
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Haughtily (Adverb) "She spoke to the people very haughtily." |
Disdainfully proud, snobbish, lofty, noble Synonyms: proudly, vainly Antonyms: humble, meek |
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Supplicate (Verb) "The plutocracy duplicated to be made peers." |
To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition Synonyms: beg, appeal Antonyms: refuse, revoke |
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Palliative (Adjective) Palliate (Verb) "The treatment works by pal listing symptoms." |
To relieve or lessen without curing; serving to palliate Synonyms: therapeutic, restorative Antonyms: harmful, hurtful |
