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40 Cards in this Set
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acquisitive (adjective) The man was very acquisitive for material wealth. |
Definition: excessively interested in acquiring money or material things Synonyms: greedy, covetous Antonyms: charitable |
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arrogate (verb) The robber arrogated the money from the bank. |
Definition: take or claim something without justification Synonyms: assume, claim Antonyms: give, offer |
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banal (adjective) The painting was banal. |
Definition: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring Synonyms: hackneyed, cliched Antonyms: original, innovative |
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belabor (verb) The teacher belabored about the chemistry unit. |
Definition: argue or elaborate a subject in excessive detail Synonyms: over elaborate, rehash Antonyms: conclude |
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carping (adjective) The teacher was carping with his grading. |
Definition: difficult to please; critical Synonyms: whining, criticizing Antonyms: complimentary, forgiving |
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coherent (adjective) The evidence for gravitational waves was coherent. |
Definition: logical and consistent Synonyms: reasonable Antonyms: inconsistent, illogical |
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congeal (verb) The ice cream was congealed before being shipped. |
Definition: solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling Synonyms: cake, set, curdle Antonyms: heat, liquefy |
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emulate (verb) The boy emulated his role model. |
Definition: match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation Synonyms: copy, follow Antonyms: neglect |
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encomium (noun) The encomium praised Abraham Lincoln. |
Definition: a speech that praises someone or something highly Synonyms: eulogy, paean Antonyms: blame, censure |
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eschew (verb) The man eschewed alcohol. |
Definition: deliberately avoid using; abstain from Synonyms: forgo, shun Antonyms: face, keep |
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germane (adjective) The germane topic was being reported on every news channel. |
Definition: relevant to a subject under consideration Synonyms: pertinent, applicable Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant |
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insatiable (adjective) The insatiable fat man cleaned out the pantry. |
Definition: a desire impossible to satisfy Synonyms: insistent, rapacious Antonyms: fulfilled, pleased |
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intransigent (adjective) The intransigent democrat refused to become a republican. |
Definition: unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something Synonyms: uncompromising, inflexible Antonyms: flexible, submissive |
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invidious (adjective) The invidious militia sparked a revolution within the public. |
Definition: an action likely to arouse anger in others Synonyms: unpleasant, awkward Antonyms: delightful, likeable |
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largesse (noun) The man, having so much largesse, gave away all of his money. |
Definition: generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others Synonyms: altruism, munificence Antonyms: hindrance, malevolence |
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reconnaissance (noun) The reconnaissance brought much needed information to the Marine Corps. |
Definition: military observation of a region to locate an enemy Synonyms: exploration, surveillance |
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substantiate (verb) The lawyer substantiated his claim that the victim was guilty. |
Definition: to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of Synonyms: validate, corroborate Antonyms: contradict, deny |
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taciturn (adjective) The taciturn little boy refused to talk to anybody. |
Definition: a person reserved or uncommunicative in speech Synonyms: reticent, uncommunicative Antonyms: communicative, fluent |
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temporize (verb) The lady temporized until she wanted to be put on trial. |
Definition: to avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time Synonyms: equivocate, procrastinate Antonyms: advance, further |
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tenable (adjective) The tenable basketball player was able to hold his defensive position when the guard drove through him. |
Definition: able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection Synonyms: arguable, defensible Antonyms: unjustifiable, unreasonable |
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accost (verb) The woman accosted the employee aggressively. |
Definitions: approach and address someone boldly or aggressively Synonyms: confront, hail Antonyms: aid, help, ignore |
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animadversion (noun) The animadversion which the boy got at work was too much. |
Definition: criticism or censure Synonyms: accusation, censure Antonyms: approval, compliment |
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avid (adjective) The avid student came to school with a smile on his face every day. |
Definition: having or showing a keen interest in something Synonyms: eager, enthusiastic Antonyms: apathetic, dispassionate |
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brackish (adjective) The estuary was brackish. |
Definition: slightly salty Synonyms: saline, briny |
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celerity (noun) The celerity of the cheetah made it the king of the jungle. |
Definition: swiftness of movement Synonyms: alacrity, briskness Antonyms: delay, rest |
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devious (adjective) The devious criminal tricked the police into framing the wrong person. |
Definition: showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals Synonyms: immoral, dishonest Antonyms: honest, fair |
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gambit (noun) The chess player sacrificed his pawn as a gambit. |
Definition: a action which entails a degree of risk that is calculated to gain an advantage Synonyms: stratagem, scheme Antonyms: honesty |
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halcyon (adjective) The halcyon era was reveled by all of the historians. |
Definition: denoting a period of time in the past that was happy and peaceful Synonyms: golden, blissful Antonyms: displeasing |
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histrionic (adjective) The histrionic character brought the play to life for the audience. |
Definition: overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style Synonyms: melodramatic, theatrical Antonyms: underdeveloped |
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incendiary (adjective) The bomb was incendiary. |
Definition: a device or action designed to cause fires Synonyms: combustible, flammable Antonyms: peacemaking |
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maelstrom (noun) The ship was sunken during the maelstrom. |
Definition: a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Synonyms: turmoil, disorder Antonyms: calm, harmony |
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myopic (adjective) The myopic redneck was confident Trump would win for president. |
Definition: lacking imagination or foresight Synonyms: unimaginative, narrow-minded Antonyms: imaginative |
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overt (adjective) The overt politician had many scandals surrounding him. |
Definition: done or shown openly Synonyms: undisguised, unconcealed Antonyms: obscure, uncertain |
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pejorative (adjective) The pejorative man was not happy with his son. |
Definition: expressing contempt or disapproval Synonyms: disparaging, derogatory Antonyms: complimentary, positive |
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propriety (noun) The man did not want to conform to propriety. |
Definition: the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior Synonyms: decorum, respectability Antonyms: dishonesty, disagreement |
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sacrilege (noun) The Shroud of Turin was used as sacrilege during the ceremony. |
Definition: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred Synonyms: desecration, profanity Antonyms: kindness, obedience |
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summarily (adverb) The man was fired summarily. |
Definitions: in a summary manner Synonyms: immediately, instantly Antonyms: slowly |
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suppliant (noun) The suppliants asked their king if they could live inside the castle. |
Definition: a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority Synonyms: beggar, applicant |
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talisman (noun) The man knew his talisman was the source of all his good luck. |
Definitions: an object that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck Synonyms: charm, amulet Antonyms: curse |
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undulate (verb) The waves undulated during the calm, summer day. |
Definition: move with a smooth wavelike motion Synonyms: billow, wobble Antonyms: clumsy |
