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20 Cards in this Set
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animated
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(adj) full of life, lively, alive
(part)moved to action syn: energetic, vigorous ant: dull, lifeless, dead, flat |
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brood
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(n) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin
(v)to think over in a worried, unhappy way syn: (v) ponder, meditate, worry, agonize |
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culminate
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(v) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
syn: conclude, terminate ant: begin, initiate, kick off, commence |
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downright
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(adv) thoroughly
(adj) absolute, complete, frank, blunt syn: (adj) total, out-and-out, unqualified |
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drone
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(n) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound
(v) to speak in a dull tone of voice syn: (n) bum, do-nothing ant: (n)hard worker, workaholic syn: (v) hum, buzz, purr |
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goad
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(v) to drive or urge on:
(n) something used to drive or urge on syn: (v) prod, spur on, incite ant: (v) curb, check, restrain |
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indulge
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(v) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
Syn: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper ant: deny, refuse |
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ingredient
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(n) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
syn: element, component, constituent, factor |
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literate
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(adj) able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
syn: educated, trained ant: unlettered, unschooled, ignorant |
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loom
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(v) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form
(n) a machine for weaving syn: (v) emerge, surface, hover, tower |
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luster
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(n) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
Syn: gloss, sheen, shine Ant: tarnish, dullness |
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miscellaneous
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(adj) mixed, of different kinds
Syn: varied, assorted, motley Ant: identical, uniform, homogeneous |
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oration
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(n) a public speech for a formal occasion
syn: address, harangue |
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peevish
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(adj) cross, complaining, irritable, contrary
syn: crabby, cranky, testy, stubborn ant: agreeable, amiable, even-tempered, pleasant |
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seethe
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(v) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
syn: churn, simmer, stew |
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singe
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(v) to burn slightly
(n) a burn at the ends or edges syn: (v) scorch, char, sear ant: (v) incinerate |
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unique
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(adj) one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
syn: unparalleled, distinctive, singular ant: ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill |
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upright
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(adj) vertical, straight; good, honest
(adv) in a vertical position syn: (adj) perpendicular, virtuous ant: (adj) horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt |
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verify
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(v) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
syn: prove, validate, substantiate ant: disprove, refute, discredit |
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yearn
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(v) to have a strong and earnest desire
syn: crave, long for, want |
