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20 Cards in this Set
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Abase (Verb) The military officer was abased after a gunshot to the leg that prohibited him from doing his job. |
Definition: to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; Synonyms: degrade, humble Antonyms: compliment, elevate |
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Actuate (verb) He felt the passion burning inside of him, actuating him to change the world. |
Definition: to incite or move to action Synonyms: activate, energize Antonyms: bore, deaden |
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Avert (verb) She averted her head from his face as he said goodbye. |
Definition: to turn away or aside Synonyms: avoid, deter Antonyms: aid, allow |
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Boorish (adjective) I couldn't park in my usual spot because some boorish driver took up two spaces. |
Definition: of or like a boor; unmannered; Synonyms: crude, insensitive Antonyms: delicate, mannerly |
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Brunt (noun) His leg took the brunt of the body slam, and he could no longer finish the fight. |
Definition: the main force or impact, as of an attack or blow: Synonyms: burden, shock Antonyms: ease, peace |
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Combatant (noun) The United States is always a combatant against terrorists. |
Definition: a nation engaged in active fighting with enemy forces. Synonyms: adversary, soldier Antonyms: ally, friend |
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Dormant (adjective) The bears remain dormant for most of the winter, hibernating through the cold. |
Definition: lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep Synonyms: torpid, comatose Antonyms: active, alert |
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Dubious (adjective) Her dubious personality caused her to lack confidence in herself. |
Definition: doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: Synonyms: arguable, debatable Antonyms: believable, certain |
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Harangue (noun) The leader of the organization gave a moving harangue at the start of the event. |
Definition: a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering. Synonyms: tirade, declamation Antonyms: story, comedy |
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Harry (verb) The two siblings harried each other until their mother had to pull them apart. |
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; Synonyms: attack, beleaguer Antonyms: comfort, guard |
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Impenitent (adjective) He went to church, but his impenitent nature kept him from being changed. |
Definition: not feeling regret about one's sin or sins; Synonyms: hardened, remorseless Antonyms: sensitive, regretful |
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Knave (noun) Maleficent is a knave to Aurora, making her life miserable. |
Definition: an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person. Synonyms: miscreant, villain Antonyms: leader, hero |
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Legion (noun) The air force is a legion of the U.S. military. |
Definition: a military or semimilitary unit. Synonyms: section, group Antonyms: individual, whole |
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Liberality (noun) Liberality is an important trait that people look for when hiring, making friends, or looking for a partner. |
Definition: breadth of mind Synonyms: kindness, unselfishness Antonyms: malevolence, meaness |
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Plaintiff (noun) The plaintiff of the murder case proved the murderer guilty. |
Definition: a person who brings suit in a court Synonyms: complainant, prosecutor Antonyms: defendant, offender |
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Probe (verb) The doctor probed the baby's ear with a flashlight to make sure it wan't infected. |
Definition: to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely Synonyms: examination, inquiry Antonyms: ignore, answer |
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Protract (verb) Because of the assembly, second period was protracted. |
Definition: to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; Synonyms: prolong, elongate Antonyms: complete, advance |
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Quarry (noun) Many people moved to California to the quarries to find gold. |
Definition: an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting Synonyms: cave, excavation Antonyms: refill, cover |
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Spurn (verb) They spurned him for being so rude to them. |
Definition: to reject with disdain Synonyms: scorn, despise Antonyms: accept, include |
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Subterfuge (noun) Her subterfuge from punishment was her broken arm. |
Definition: an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, Synonyms: deception, ploy Antonyms: fairness, honesty |
