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49 Cards in this Set
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Abdicate |
Give up power |
Quit, Resign, Renounce, Step Down |
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Abduct |
Kidnap |
Kidnap, Carry Off |
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Abhor |
To hate |
Hate, Loathe, Abominate |
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Absurd |
Weird |
Ridiculous, Ludicrous, Preposterous, Bizzare |
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Abyss |
Deep hole |
Chasm, Pit |
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Accelerate |
To speed up |
Speed Up, Hasten, Expedite |
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Acclaim |
To praise |
Praise, Cheer, Approval, Applaud,Praise, Honor |
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Acute |
Sharp |
Perceptive, Sharp, Keen, Shrewd, Crucial |
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Adage |
Old saying |
Proverb, Maxim |
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Adhere |
To stick to |
Stick To, Follow |
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Adjourn |
To postpone |
Suspend, Recess, Postpone |
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Adjunct |
Additional |
Additional, Supporting, Assisting, Accessory |
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Admonish |
To scold |
Warn, Caution, Scold |
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Adorn |
To decorate |
Decorate, Ornament, Embellish |
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Adversary |
Enemy |
Enemy, Foe, Opponent |
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Aeronautic |
Relating to aircraft |
Aircraft |
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Affable |
Friendly |
Agreeable, Amiamble |
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Affectation |
Pose |
Pretension, Unnaturalness, Artificiality, Mannerism, Pretense, Airs, Sham, Facade, Pose, Posture |
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Aghast |
Amazed |
Astounded, Dismayed, Appalled, Astonished, Shocked |
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Agility |
Nimble |
Skillfulness, Dexterity, Nimbleness |
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Agitate |
Irritate |
Disturb, Upset, Stir Up |
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Aimless |
No point |
Purposeless, Haphazard, Accidental |
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Alleviate |
To ease |
Relieve, Allay, Assuage, Ease, Decrease, Lessen, Mitigate |
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Allure |
To draw |
Temptation, Attraction, Facination |
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Aloof |
Reserved in manner |
Detached, Cool, Blase, Remote |
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Altruistic |
Concerned for the welfare of others |
Benevolent, Charitable, Compassionate, Humane |
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Amateur |
Someone not paid for a hobby (Art,Sports) |
Devotee, Dabbler, Enthusiast, Buff, Nonprofessional |
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Amend |
To change |
Alter, Improve, Repair, Mend, Make Better, Ameliorate |
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Amorous |
Having to do with love |
Romantic, Erotic |
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Amorphous
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Lacking a specific shape |
Shapeless, Vague |
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Amphibian |
Animal on both land and water |
Land And Water |
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Angular |
Having clear angles |
Lanky, Gaunt, Bony |
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Animosity |
Feeling of ill will |
Ill Will, Ill Feeling, Bitterness, Rancor, Acrimony |
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Anhilate |
To destroy |
Destroy, Devastate, Demolish |
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Antidote |
Relieve the effects of poison |
Remedy, Counter-Agent, Neutralizer |
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Aperture |
Opening |
Hole, Gap, Space, Opening, Crack |
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Aqueous |
Composed of water |
Watery, Aquatic, Hydrous, Liquid |
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Ardent |
Characterized by passion |
Passionate, Enthusiastic, Fervent |
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Arid |
Dry |
Dry, Parched, Barren, Dull, Uninteresting, Insipid |
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Aroma |
Good smell |
Smell, Fragrance, Odor |
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Articulate |
Well spoken |
Eloquent, Glib, Enunciate |
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Artifice |
Trickery |
Stratagem, Trick, Ploy, Deception, Ruse, Maneuver, Creativity, Inventiveness, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Imagination, Ingenuity |
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Ascertain |
To find out |
Determine, Discover, Unearth, Find Out |
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Assailable |
Exposed |
Vulnerable, Exposed, Unprotected |
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Astound |
Stupefy |
Amaze, Stupefy, Stun |
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Astute |
Shrewd |
Keen, Discerning, Penetrating, Incisive, Perceptive, Crafty, Foxy, Wily, Shrewd |
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Atrocity |
Horrible act |
Horror, Barbarity, Outrage |
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Audacity |
Boldness |
Boldness, Daring, Impudence |
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Authoritive |
Having great authority |
Masterful |
