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33 Cards in this Set
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amalgam (n)
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a combination of different substances into one mass
syn: composite, hybrid |
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amass (v)
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to accumulate, to pile up
we amassed a large selection of old clothes syn: stockpile, accrue |
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anomaly (n)
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unusual event
syn: aberration, irregularity ant: regularity |
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anthology (n)
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a collection of works
syn: compilation, compendium, treasury |
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callous (adj)
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hardened; insensitive
syn: insensitive, dispassionate ant: compassionate, empathetic, sympathetic |
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coalesce (v)
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to blend or fuse together
raindrops are usually formed when water vapor coalesces together syn: amalgamate, consolidate, fuse ant: disperse, diverge, dissipate |
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compatible (adj)
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capable of living together harmoniously
syn: agreeable |
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contemporary (adj)
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living or occurring during the same time period
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contempt (n)
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scorn; disrespect
many eminet and successful scientist often show contempt for novel theories that questions their own syn: disdain, scorn ant: respect, honor, reverence |
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convoke (v)
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to call together
the village elders conviked the citized to discuss the sale of the ceremonial land syn: assemble, summon, ant: dismiss, disperse |
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decry (v)
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to criticize openly
syn: vilify, condemn |
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eclectic (adj)
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consisting of parts selected from various sources
Frankenstins monster was a eclectric combination of limbs syn: multifaceted, multifarious, manifold, diverse, synthesized |
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fetter (v)
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to tie up; to chain
syn: shackle, hamper |
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heinous (adj)
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cruel and unusual
syn: atrocious, monstrous |
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idiosyncrasy (n)
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a habit or characteristic peculiar to an individual
L has the idiosyncrasy of sitting in the fetal position syn: quirk, affectation, eccentricity, singularity |
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incongruous (adj)
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inappropriate; not in keeping with pattern
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invoke (v)
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to call on for help or inspiration
Macbeth often invoked the evil spirits to aid him in his evil deeds |
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legere (root)
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to choose
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notorious (adj)
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famous for bad things
syn: infamous, disreputable |
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predilection (n)
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a disposition in favor of something; preference
L had a predilection for cakes syn: inclination, bent, preclivity, prepensity, penchant |
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revile (v)
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to denounce abusively
The demon king has been long reviled as the worst ruler in history |
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ruthless (adj)
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cruel; merciless
syn: brutal, callous ant: civilized, humane, merciful |
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sadistic (adj)
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taking pleasure in the pain of others
Roger was the sadistic one syn: barbarous, savage, ruthless ant: civilized, humane |
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super-
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above, beyond
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supercilious (adj)
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behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
although he seems supercilious, john is actually a very modest guy syn: haughty, cavalier ant: diffident, unassuming, humble |
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syn-
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same, together
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synchronize (v)
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to arrange events to occur simultaneously
syn: coordinate |
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synthesis (n)
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a fusion, a bringing together
DNA synthesis syn: amalgam, composite, fusion ang: division, disjuncture |
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vilify (v)
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to slander; to defame
syn: denigrate, malign, libel, calumniate |
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villis (root)
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worthless
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vocare (root)
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to call
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yoke (v)
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to join things
politicians often yoke unpopular legislatures to popular bills to they can sneak them through congress syn: couple |
