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8 Cards in this Set
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Motif(n) |
Def: Single or repeated design Syn: Pattern Ant: Random Sen: The book had a motif of blood, it kept coming up! |
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Mortification(n) |
Def: Shame; Embarrassment Syn: Disgrace Ant: Honor Sen: The man was tied to a post and laughed at, I'm guessing he felt a lot of mortification. |
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Efflorescence(n) |
Def: State of blooming or flowering Syn: Growing Ant: Wilting Sen: The wealth of the boy was note in a state of efflorescence, it was being diminished quite quickly. |
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Enmity(n) |
Def: Ill Will Syn: MalevolenceAnt: Kindness Sen: The man showed enmity in his actions by robbing a store, shooting a cat, and breaking out of jail. |
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Decorous(n) |
Def: Proper and in good taste Syn: Mannerly Ant: Indecorous Sen: The baby was very decorous, or mannerly, with his apple sauce. |
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Strident(adj.) |
Def: Harsh and loud Syn: Blatant Ant: Quiet Sen: The girl was not quiet, she was actually quite strident |
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Eccentric(n) |
Def: Odd; Unusual Syn: Bizarre Ant: Ordinary Sen: The pink goat was quite bizarre and eccentric |
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Furtive(adj) |
Def: Sly, devious Syn: Covert Ant: Truthful Sen: The raccoon was furtive, as he was sneaking, tricking, and hiding. |
