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43 Cards in this Set
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abase (v.)
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deprive of self-esteem, confidence
-------------------------------- synonyms: belittle |
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abstinence (n.)
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denial of an indulgence or appetite
-------------------------------- synonyms: self-restraint |
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abstract (adj.)
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apart from actual, specific, concrete ideas or events
-------------------------------- synonyms: general, unspecific |
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abstruse (adj.)
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hard to understand
-------------------------------- synonyms: complex, esoteric |
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accessible (adj.)
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easy to approach or enter
-------------------------------- synonyms: attainable, reachable |
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acclaim (n.)
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enthusiastic approval or welcome
-------------------------------- synonyms: celebrate, applaud |
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acquiesce (v.)
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to submit without protest
-------------------------------- synonyms: assent, agree |
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adept (adj.)
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skilled
-------------------------------- synonyms: able, accomplished |
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adherence (n.)
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faithful attachment
-------------------------------- synonyms: obedience, devotion |
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adroit (adj.)
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expert, skilled, or nimble
-------------------------------- synonyms: facile, adept |
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adulation (n.)
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excessive adoration or admiration
-------------------------------- synonyms: flattery, worship |
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advocate (v.)
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to speak or write in favor of
-------------------------------- synonyms: support |
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aesthetic (adj.)
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related to beauty
-------------------------------- synonyms: artistic, visual |
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affable (adj.)
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easy to approach or talk to
-------------------------------- synonyms: agreeable, good-natured |
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affluence (n.)
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abundance of wealth
-------------------------------- synonyms: prosperity |
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alacrity (n.)
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cheerful willingness
-------------------------------- synonyms: promptness, eagerness |
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allegation (n.)
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an assertion made with little or no proof
-------------------------------- synonyms: claim, accusation |
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alleviate (v.)
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to make easier to endure
-------------------------------- synonyms: lessen, mitigate |
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allude (v.)
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to refer casually or indirectly
-------------------------------- synonyms: imply, hint |
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altruism (n.)
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unselfish concern for others
-------------------------------- synonyms: charity, goodwill |
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ambiguous (adj.)
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open to several meanings or interpretations
-------------------------------- synonyms: indefinite, unclear |
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ambivalent (adj.)
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uncertainty or fluctuation, mixed feelings
-------------------------------- synonyms: unsure |
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amiable (adj.)
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showing pleasant or good natured qualities
-------------------------------- synonyms: affable, agreeable |
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anecdote (n.)
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a short, amusing story
-------------------------------- synonyms: story, tale |
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anachronism (n.)
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something out of place in historical time
-------------------------------- synonyms: misplacement |
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animated (adj.)
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full of spirit
-------------------------------- synonyms: lively, vigorous |
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animosity (n.)
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a feeling of strong dislike
-------------------------------- synonyms: hostility |
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antagonistic (adj.)
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acting in opposition to another
-------------------------------- synonyms: hostile, unfriendly |
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apathetic (adj.)
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having or showing little emotion
-------------------------------- synonyms: uncaring |
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apprehensive (adj.)
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uneasy or fearful
-------------------------------- synonyms: nevous |
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appropriated (v.)
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to take possession of
-------------------------------- synonyms: seized, stolen |
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ardent (adj.)
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having intense or passionate feeling
-------------------------------- synonyms: enthusiastic |
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arrogant (adj.)
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acting superior
-------------------------------- synonyms: conceited, egotistic |
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articulate (adj.)
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using language easily or clearly
-------------------------------- synonyms: eloquent |
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aspect (n.)
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a part, feature, or phrase
-------------------------------- synonyms: facet |
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assertion (n.)
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a statement or declaration, often without reasoning or support
-------------------------------- synonyms: statement, declaration |
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assuage (v.)
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to make milder or less severe
-------------------------------- synonyms: ease, mitigate |
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astute (adj.)
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having practical intelligence
-------------------------------- synonyms: ingenious, shrewd |
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atypical (adj.)
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not typical; not conforming to type
-------------------------------- synonyms: unusual |
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augment (v.)
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to make larger
-------------------------------- synonyms: amplify, enlarge |
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austere (adj.)
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severe in manner or appearance
-------------------------------- synonyms: uncompromising, strict |
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authenticity (n.)
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the quality of being authentic or genuine
-------------------------------- synonyms: validity |
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autonomy (n.)
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independence or freedom of will
-------------------------------- synonyms: independence, liberty |