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30 Cards in this Set
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Adjacent
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Definition: near, next to, adjoining
Synonym: nearby Antonym: faraway, distant, remote |
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Alight
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Definition: step down, light up
Synonym: dismount, land Antonym: mount, board |
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Barren
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Definition: bare
Synonym: unproductive, sterile, arid Antonym: fertile, fruitful |
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Disrupt
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Definition: break up, disturb
Synonym: disorder, upset Antonym: organize, arrange |
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Dynasty
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Definition: a powerful family or group that rules for a long time
Synonym: regime, ruling house |
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Foretaste
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Definition: sample, warning, advance indication
Synonym: preview, anticipation |
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Germinate
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Definition: begin to grow
Synonym: grow, sprout, shoot up Antonym: die, wither, stagnate |
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Humdrum
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Definition: ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
Synonym: monotonous, boring Antonym: lively, exciting, thrilling |
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Insinuate
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Definition: to suggest or hint slyly
Synonym: imply Antonyms: broadcast |
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Interminable
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Definition: endless
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Adjacent
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Definition: near, next to, adjoining
Synonym: nearby Antonym: faraway, distant, remote |
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Alight
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Definition: step down, light up
Synonym: dismount, land Antonym: mount, board |
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Barren
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Definition: bare
Synonym: unproductive, sterile, arid Antonym: fertile, fruitful |
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Disrupt
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Definition: break up, disturb
Synonym: disorder, upset Antonym: organize, arrange |
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Dynasty
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Definition: a powerful family or group that rules for a long time
Synonym: regime, ruling house |
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Foretaste
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Definition: sample, warning, advance indication
Synonym: preview, anticipation |
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Germinate
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Definition: begin to grow
Synonym: grow, sprout, shoot up Antonym: die, wither, stagnate |
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Humdrum
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Definition: ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
Synonym: monotonous, boring Antonym: lively, exciting, thrilling |
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Insinuate
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Definition: to suggest or hint slyly
Synonym: imply Antonyms: broadcast |
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Interminable
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Definition: endless
Synonym: never-ending, ceaseless Antonym: brief, short, fleeting |
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Hurtle
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Definition: to fling or hurl forcefully
Synonym: fling, catapult Antonym: crawl, deep |
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Interrogate
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Definition: to ask questions
Synonym: question |
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Recompense
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Definition: to pay back; a payment for loss
Synonym: repay, compensation |
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Renovate
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Definition: to repair, restore to good condition, make new again
Synonym: repair, fix up, recondition |
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Re'sume'
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Definition: a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job
Synonym: job history, synopsis |
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Sullen
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Definition: silent because of anger
Synonym: peevish Antonym: cheerful, sociable |
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Trickle
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Definition: to fall in a small stream
Synonym: drip Antonym: pour |
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Trivial
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Definition: minor, unimportant
Synonym: petty, insignificant Antonym: important |
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Truce
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Definition: temporary peace
Synonym: cease-fire Antonym: war |
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Vicious
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Definition: evil, bad, painfully severe or extreme
Synonym: wicked, malicious Antonym: good, kind, mild, harmless |
