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20 Cards in this Set
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abase
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(v) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
syn: lower, humiliate, prostrate, demean ant: elevate, ennoble, exalt |
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actuate
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to move to action; to impel
syn: trigger, incite, instigate |
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avert
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to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
syn: stop, deflect, ward off, preclude ant: invite, induce, provode, cause |
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boorish
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rude unrefined; clumsy
syn: vulgar, crude, uncouth, ill-mannered, gauche ant: suave, urbane, polished, courtly, well-bred |
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brunt
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the main impact, force, or burden
syn: blow, shock ant: aftershock, aftermath, repercussion |
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combatant
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(n) a fighter
(adj) engaged infighting syn: (n) a soldier, disputant, warrior: (adj) hostile, battling ant: (n) civilian (adj) peaceful, neutral |
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dormant
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inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
syn: resting, still, quiescent ant: awake, active, lively, productive |
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dubious
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causing uncertainty or suspiciaon; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
syn: questionable, suspect, unsettled, undecided ant: certain, positive, indubitable, reliable |
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harangue
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(v) to deliver a loud, ranting speeck
(n) a loud speech syn: (v) rant, lecture (n) tirade, diatribe ant: (n) whisper, murmur, undertone |
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harry
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to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
(syn) badger, pester, hound, pillage, ravage |
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impenitent
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not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
syn: remorseless, unrepentant, incorrigible ant: ashamed, remoreseful, contrite, apologetic |
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knave
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a tricky , unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
syn: rascal, rogue, scoundrel, miscreant |
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legion
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(n) a large militar force; any large group or number
(adj) numerous syn: (n) multitude, host, throng, division, regiment ant: (n) squad, platoon; (adj) few, sparse |
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liberality
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generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
syn: largesse, magnamity, broad-mindedness ant: stinginess, miseriniess, narrow-mindedness |
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plaintiff
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one who begins a lawsuit
syn: complainant, accuser ant: defendant, accused |
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probe
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(v) to examine, investigate, thoroughly
(n) an investication; a device used to explore or examine syn: (v) explore, scrutinize (n) inquiry, detector ant: (v) to conceal, hide (n) cover-up, whitewash |
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protract
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to draw out or lengthen in space or time
syn: prolong, extend, elongate, spin out ant: contract, compress, concentrate |
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quarry
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(v) to cut or take from a quarry
(n) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued syn: (n) prey, game, victim, excavation, pit, mine ant: (n) hunter, predator, pursuer |
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spurn
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to refuse with scorn, disdain
syn: turn down, reject, decline, snub, repudiate ant: accept, welcome, greet |
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subterfuge
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an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
syn: dodge, blind, ruse, deception, artifice |
