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19 Cards in this Set
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purview (n)
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def-the range of control, activity, or understanding
synonym-amplitude, confines, diapason, extensity, parameters, radius, scope |
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quaff (v)
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def-to drink or swallow in large quantities
synonyms-gulp, guzzle, slurp, down, empty, imbibe, partake of, consume, swig, swill, slug, knock back, toss off, chug |
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quagmire (n)
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def-a difficult position; as if on shaky ground
synonym-muddle, can of worms, quandary, tangle, imbroglio, trouble, confusion, difficulty, mix-up |
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qualm (n)
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def-a sudden feeling of uneasiness or doubt
synonyms-misgivings, doubts, reservations, hesitance, demur, reluctance, trepidation, unease, scruples, remorse |
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quintessence (n)
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def-1. the ultimate substance; 2. the pure essence of anything
synonyms-perfect example, exemplar, prototype, stereotype, picture, epitome, embodiment, ideal, apotheosis |
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quixotic (adj)
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def-extravagantly chivalrous
synonyms-idealistic, romantic, visionary, extravagant, starry-eyed, unrealistic, unwordly |
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quizzical (adj)
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def-1. odd; comical; 2. suggesting puzzlement; questioning
synonyms-inquiring, questioning, curious, puzzled, perplexed, baffled, mystified, amused, mocking, teasing |
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ramification (n)
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def-the arrangement of branches; consequence
synonyms-result, aftermath, outcome, effect, upshot, development, implication |
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rampant (adj)
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def-violent and uncontrollable action
synonyms-unrestrained, unchecked, unbridled, widespread, rife |
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rancor (n)
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def- a continuing and bitter hate or ill will
synonyms-spite, resentment, malice, malevolence, animosity, anitpathy, enmity, acrimony, venom, vitriol |
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raze (v)
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def-to scrape or shave off
synonyms-destroy, demolish, tear down, pull down, knock down, level, flatten, bulldoze |
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recalcitrant (adj)
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def-refusing to obey authority
synonym-truculent, willful, wayward, headstrong, self-willed, contrary, perverse, difficult, obstreperous |
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recidivism (n)
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def-habitual or chronic relapse
synonyms-backslide, regression, relapse, retrogradation, retrogression |
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recumbent (adj)
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def-leaning or reclining
synonyms-lying, flat, horizontal, stretched out, sprawled, prone, prostrate, supine, lying down |
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recusant (adj)
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def-disobedient of authority
synonyms-agitator, dissenter, misbeliever, nonconformist, protestor, separist |
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redolent (adj)
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def-sweet-smelling, fragrant
synonyms-evocative, suggestive, reminiscent |
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reminiscence (n)
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def-a remembering
synonyms-nostalgic |
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remonstrate (v)
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def-to exhibit strong reasons against an act
synonyms-protest, complain, expostulate |
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rendition (n)
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def- a performance or interpretation
synonym-rendering, presentation, execution |
