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20 Cards in this Set

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(v.) to yield to, to assume an office or dignity
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur, balk at
Accede
(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake
Brandish
(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
Antonym: exclude
Comprise
(adj.) skillful, nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
Deft
(adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless
Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete
Destitute
(adj.) definite, clearly stated
Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
Antonyms:vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
Explicit
(v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
Extirpate
(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
Innopportune
(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry
Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal
Ironic
(adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated
Antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new
Musty
(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timed, aloof
Officious
(adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising
Ominous
(n.) a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee
Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point
Pinnacle
(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
Premeditated
(adj.) growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms: controlled, restrained
Rampant
(n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
Synonyms: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset
Solace
(adj.) dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
Stately
(adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound
Supple
(v.) to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
Suppress
(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous
Venal