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19 Cards in this Set
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Ad Infinitum
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endlessly (adj)
Synonyms: forever, unceasingly, incessantly, ceaselessly Antonyms: succinctly, concisely, tersely, briefly |
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Apportion
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to divide and give out in shares (v)
Synonyms: distribute, allot, parcel out, allocate |
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Bona Fide
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genuine; sincere (adj)
Synonyms: authentic, indisputable, legitmate, certified Antonyms: false, fake, bogus, spurious, counterfit |
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Buoyant
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able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful (adj)
Synonyms: blithe, jaunty, lighthearted, animated Antonyms: downcast, depressed, gloomy, morose |
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Clique
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a small, exclusive group of people (n)
Synonyms: inner circle, coterie |
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Concede
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to admit as true; to yield, submit (v)
Synonyms: acknowledge, grant, allow, assent Antonyms: contest, dispute, gainsay, challenge |
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Lofty
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very high, noble (adj)
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Migration
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a movement from one country or region to another (n)
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Perceive
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to be aware of through the senses, observe; to grasp mentally (v)
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Perverse
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inclined to go against what is expected; stubborn; turned away from what is good and proper (adj)
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Prelude
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an introduction; that which comes before or leads off (n)
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Rancid
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stale, spoiled (adj)
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Rustic
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country-like, simple, plain, awkward (n) one who lives in the country
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Sever
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to separate, divide into parts (v)
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Sordid
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wretchedly poor; tun-down; mean or selfish (ad)
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Untenable
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not capable of bein held or defended impossible to maintain (adj)
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Versatile
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able to do many things well; capable of many uses (adj)
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Vindicate
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to clear from hint or charge of wrong doing to defend successfully against opposition; to justify (v)
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Wane
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to lose size, strength, or power (v)
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