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20 Cards in this Set
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Accord
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Definition: (n) agreement, harmony; (v) to agree, be in harmony or bring into harmony; to grant, bestow on
Synonym: mutual understanding Antonym: disagreement Mnemonic: agreement |
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Barter
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Definition: (n) an exchange in trade; (v) to exchange goods
Synonym: swap Antonym: sell Mnemonic: trade |
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Curt
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Definition: (adj) short, rudely brief
Synonym: summary Antonym: courteous Mnemonic: rude |
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Devise
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Definition: (v) to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create
Synonym: contrive Antonym: improvise Mnemonic: design |
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Dexterous
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Definition: (adj) skillful in the use of hands or body; clever
Synonym: agile Antonym: clumsy Mnemonic: deft |
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Engross
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Definition: (v) to occupy the complete attention, absorb fully
Synonym: immerse Antonym: bore Mnemonic: occupy |
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Entail
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Definition: (v) to put a burden on, impose, require, involve; to restrict ownership of property by limiting inheritance; (n) such a restriction
Synonym: impose Antonym: exclude Mnemonic: necessitate |
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Ferret
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Definition: (n) a kind of weasel; (v) to search or hunt out; to torment, badger
Synonym: sniff out Antonym: overlook Mnemonic: track down |
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Habituate
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Definition: (v) to become used to; to cause to become used to
Synonym: acclimate Antonym: deprogram Mnemonic: inure |
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Impending
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Definition: (adj) about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way
Synonym: upcoming Antonym: distant Mnemonic: imminent |
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Personable
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Definition: (adj) pleasing in appearance or personality, attractive
Synonym: charming Antonym: unpleasant Mnemonic: likable |
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Rue
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Definition: (v) to regret, be sorry for; (n) a feeling of regret
Synonym: lament Antonym: cherish Mnemonic: repent |
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Scoff
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Definition: (v) to make fun of; to show contempt for
Synonym: ridicule Antonym: admire Mnemonic: sneer at |
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Transition
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Definiton: (n) a change from one state or condition to another
Synonym: conversion Antonym: sameness Mnemonic: switch |
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Trepidation
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Definition: (n) fear, fright, trembling
Synonym: dread Antonym: confidence Mnemonic: anxiety |
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Upbraid
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Definition: (v) to blame, scold, find fault with
Synonym: scold Antonym: praise Mnemonic: reprimand |
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Veritable
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Definition: (adj) actual, true, real
Synonym: true Antonym: false Mnemonic: real |
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Vex
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Definition: (v) to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, baffle
Synonym: irritate Antonym: please Mnemonic: distress |
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Vitality
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Definition: (n) strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive
Synonym: stamina Antonym: lifelessness Mnemonic: liveliness |
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Whimsical
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Definition: (adj) subject to odd ideas, notios, or fancies; playful; unpredictable
Synonym: odd Antonym: serious Mnemonic: peculiar |
