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14 Cards in this Set
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eccentric (adj). |
Definition: odd, unusual (p.19) antonyms: normal, conventional synonyms: unconventional, strange, abnormal If someone appears to be acting eccentric, or unusual, check on them and make sure they are okay. |
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Motif (n). |
Definition: A recurring image or pattern (p.12) antonyms: random synonyms: repetition, pattern The motif of water appears in the book on almost every single page. |
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efflorescence (n). |
Definition: blossoming, state of flowering antonyms: wilting synonyms: blooming The flowers reached a stage of efflorescence and the buds began to open into marvelous colors. |
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enmity (n). |
Definition: ill-will Antonym: friendship, good-will Synonym: loathing I wished the annoying root on the ground enmity as it tripped me up. |
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Decorous (n). |
Definition: proper and in good taste Antonyms: unseemly Synonyms: proper The house was decorously decorated and everything was in style. |
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Strident (adj). |
Definition: Harsh and loud Antonyms: soft Synonyms: raucous The strident, screeching horns woke me up this morning. |
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furtive (adj). |
Definition: sly, devious Antonyms: open, obvious Synonyms: secretive He furtively slipped into the classroom so no one saw him. |
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mortification (n). |
Definition: shame; humiliation Antonyms: esteem, confidence Synonyms: chagrin He experienced extreme mortification and embarrassment after accidentally walking into the girls bathroom |
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seductive (adj). |
Definition: tempting Antonym: disgusting Synonym: appealing The chocolate cake looked so seductive, I couldn't resist; I had to have a piece. |
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contrite (adj). |
Definition: sincerely sorry for shortcomings Antonyms: unempathetic Synonyms: apologetic His contrite, apologetic words satisfied the teacher. |
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compulsion (n). |
Definition: irresistible impulse or force Antonyms: free will Synonyms:coercion |
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opaque (adj). |
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Perceptible (adj). |
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riotous (adj). |
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