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14 Cards in this Set
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Prelude (noun) The prelude to the opera was long and boring. |
something that comes before and leads to something else Synonyms: introduction Antonyms: conclusion |
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Untenable (adjective) The untenable girl cried after the teacher yelled at her. |
not capable of being defended against attack or criticism : not tenable Synonyms: Sensitive Antonyms: Strong |
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Bona Fide (adjective) The millionaire was one of the few that made his money in a bona fide way. |
made or done in an honest and sincere way Synonyms: Good Antonyms: Deceitful |
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Lofty (adjective) The lofty athlete won the Olympics. |
very high and good : deserving to be admired Synonyms: Admirable, honorable Antonyms: Cheating |
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Rancid (adjective) The rancid teenager sulked in his room all day. |
full of anger and bitterness Synonyms: Miserable Antonyms: Happy, carefree |
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Versatile (adjective) The tool was extremely versatile. |
having many different uses Synonyms: useful Antonyms: rigid |
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Buoyant (adjective) The beach ball was buoyant. |
able to float Synonyms: floaty Antonyms: dense |
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Migration (verb) The migration took place because of the potato famine. |
to move from one country or place to live or work in another Synonyms: Move Antonyms: stay |
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Rustic (adjective) The rustic house was quite quaint. |
of, relating to, or suitable for the country or people who live in the country Synonym: country Antonym: city |
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Vindicate (verb) Hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict. |
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. synonyms: acquit, clear, absolve, exonerate Antonym: blame |
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Clique (noun) The clique laughed as the girl tripped over her backpack. |
a small group of people who spend time together and who are not friendly to other people Synonyms: Tribe Antonyms: loner |
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Perceive (verb) The man perceived a sense of pain in the dog's eyes. |
to notice or become aware of (something) Synonym: Notice, observe Antonym: ignore |
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Sever (noun) The man severed all connections with his family. |
to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting Synonyms: slice Antonym: heal |
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Wane (noun) The moon began to wane. |
to become smaller or less : to decrease in size, amount, length, or quality Synonym: shrink Antonym: grow |
