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59 Cards in this Set
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Definition of abet
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(v.) to encourage,assist, aid, support ( especially in something wrong or unworthy)
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Antonyms of abet
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hamper, hinder, impede, frustrate
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Definition of aver
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(v.) to affirm, declare confidently
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Synonyms of aver
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assert, asseverate, avouch
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Antonyms of aver
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deny, disavow, repudiate, disclaim
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Definition of blatant
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(adj.) noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense
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Synonyms of blatant
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flagrant, glaring, egregious, disagreeably loud
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Antonyms of blatant
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inconsequential, trifling, piddling, petty
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Definition of broach
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(v.) to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water; to turn sideways to the wind and waves; to pierce (a keg or cask) in order to draw off liquid; (n.) a spit for roasting; a tool for tapping casks
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Definition of buttress
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(v.) to support, prop up, strengthen; ( n.) a supporting structure
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Synonyms of buttress
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(v.) bolster, reinforce, brace, shore up
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Antonyms of buttress
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(v.) undermine, weaken, impair
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Definition of carousal
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(n.) noisy revelry or merrymaking (often with a suggestion of heavy drinking)
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Synonyms of carousal
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drinking aobut, drunken revel, binge
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Definition of collate
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(v.) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.; to arrange in order for some specific purpose
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Synonyms of collate
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sort out, cross-check, rearrange
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Definition of connoisseur
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(n.) an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgements, especially in one of the fine arts
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Synonyms of connoisseur
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authority, savant, pundit
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Antonyms of connoisseur
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ignoramus, philistine, yahoo
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Definition of disconsolate
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(adj.) deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope, beyond consolation
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Synonyms of disconsolate
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grief-stricken, inconsolable, comfortless
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Antonyms of disconsolate
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cheerful, blithe, buoyant, jaunty
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Definition of encumber
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(v.) to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder
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Synonyms of encumber
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overload, saddle, hamper, clog
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Antonyms of encumber
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unburden, unload, relieve
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Synonyms of disconsolate
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grief-stricken, incosolable, comfortless
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Antonyms of disconsolate
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cheerful, blithe, buoyant, jaunty
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Definition of encumber
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(v.) to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder
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Synonyms of encumber
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overload, saddle, hamper, clog
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Antonyms of encumber
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unburden, unload, relieve
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Definition of foment
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(v.) to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm
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Synonyms of foment
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instigate, incite, stir up
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Antonyms of foment
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quell, quash, squelch, suppress
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Definition of grisly
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(adj.) frightful, horrible, ghastly
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Synonyms of grisly
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gruesome, gory, hideous
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Antonyms of grisly
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pleasant, delightful, attractive
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Definition of herculean
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(adj.) (capital H) relating to Hercules; (lowercase h) characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusual strength
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Synonyms of herculean
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mighty, powerful, arduous, onerous, colossal
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Antonyms of herculean
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puny, Lilliputian, bantam
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Definition of impassive
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(adj.) showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless
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Synonyms of impassive
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emotionless, stoical, unemotional, insensible
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Antonyms of impassive
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emotional, passionate, excitable
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Definition of inauspicious
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(adj.) unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future
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Synonyms of inauspicious
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unpropitious, unpromising, untimely
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Antonyms of inauspicious
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propitious, favorable
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Definition of incontrovertible
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(adj.) unquestionable, beyond dispute
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Synonyms of incontrovertible
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incontestable, indisputable, indubitable
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Antonyms of incontrovertible
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debatable, dubious, open to question
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Definition of nonplussed
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(adj.,part.) puzzled, no knowing what to do, at a loss
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Synonyms of nonplussed
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perplexed, baffled, stumped, flabbergasted
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Antonyms of nonplussed
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poised, confident, assured
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Definition of opportune
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(adj.) suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time
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Synonyms of opportune
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(adj.) timely, appropriate, felicitous
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Antonyms of opportune
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untimely, inconvenient, inappropriate
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Definition of prolific
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(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse
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Synonyms of prolific
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fruitful,fecund, proliferous
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Antonyms of prolific
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barren, unproductive, sterile, sparse
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Definition of rejoinder
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(n.) a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit
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Synonyms of rejoinder
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answer, reply, response, riposte, retort
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