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25 Cards in this Set
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heed
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to give attention to-ant:pay no attention-
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haughty
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arrogent, proud or vein- ant:humble-
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insolent
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insulting-syn:arrogence, haughtyness-
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reproach
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to blame 4 something-ant: accolade- syn:rebuke-
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lament
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to mourn or express sorrow in a demonstative manner- ant:rejoice- syn:deplore
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bestow
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to grant or to give- ant: deprive
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divination
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foretelling the future by means of magic-
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circumspect
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careful to consider consequences- syn: cautious, chary- ant: reckless
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vociferous
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ciamorous; boisterous(suggest a vehment outcry)- syn:clamorous-ant: quiet, subdued
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ponderous
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very heavy- syn:cumbersome- ant:lightweight
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brazen
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shameless, insolent, disrespectful- ant; reserved, mild
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communal
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pertaining to a group or community- ant: individual
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ennoble
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to elevate, to raise in rank- ant: defame
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potent
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powerful, having a stong effect- ant:ineffectual
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shrill
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a high pitched or piercing sound- ant:muted
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propitiate
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favorably disposed, graciously inclined- ayn:helpful,favorable,advantageous,benevolent,auspicious
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glided
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covered or tinged w/ gold or golden color,having a backgroung of wealth- syn:prosperous,luxurious,ornate,tawdry
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stately
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dignified, majestic- syn: grand- ant:humble
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vexed
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discomfort or distress- ant:plesant
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begrudge
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to give reluctantly, to envy one's posession or enjoyment- ant: give willingly
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sufeit
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fed or supplied to excess-syn:gorged-ant:starved
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malignant
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to utter injouriously misleading reports about-syn;defame,asperse
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endowment
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to prvide w/ income or property, to supply w/ tallent or quality
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harbor
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to give shelter or refuge- ant: turn away
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illustrious
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notably outstanding-syn: distignuished,famous- ant: infamous
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