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20 Cards in this Set
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Abominate
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(e bam' e nat)
(v) to have an intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, destest Sntonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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Acculturation
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(e kel che ra' shen)
(n) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of antoher; the resultant blend Synonyms: adaptation |
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Adventitious
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(ad ven tish' es)
(adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inferent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
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Ascribe
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(e skrib')
(v) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute |
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Circuitous
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(ser kyu' e tes)
(adj) roundabout, not direct Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies |
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Commiserate
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(ke miz' e rat)
(v) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonyms: feel no sympathy for |
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Enjoin
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(en join')
(v) to direct or order; to prescibe a course of action in an authoriative way; to prohibit Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit |
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Expediate
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(ek' spe dit)
(v) to make easy, to cause to progress faster Synonyms: accelerate, faciliatate, speed up Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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Expiate
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(v) to make amends; make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make ammends for, atone, make reparation |
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Ferment
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(fer' ment)
(n) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
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Inadvertent
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(in ed ver' tent)
(adj) resulting from or maked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated |
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Nominal
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(nam' e nel)
(adj) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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Noncommittal
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(nan ke mit' el)
(adj) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest Antonyms: positive, definite, committed |
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Peculate
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(pek' yu lat)
(v) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
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Proclivity
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(pro kliv' e te)
(n) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity Antonyms: inability or incapacity |
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Sangfroid
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(san frwa')
(n) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstance Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity Antonyms: exictability, hysteria, flappability |
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Seditious
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(se dish' es)
(adj) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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Tenuous
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(ten' yu es)
(adj) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: stong, solid, substantial, valid |
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Vitrolic
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(vi tre al' ik)
(adj) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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Wheedle
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(whed' el)
(v) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
