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20 Cards in this Set
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Abominate |
Definition: -To have an intense dislike or hatred for. Synonyms: -Loathe, abhor, despise, detest. Antonyms: -Relish, savor, esteem. |
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Acculturation |
Definition: -The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures one group or society by contact with those of another, the resultant band. Synonym: -Adaptation. |
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Adventitious |
Definition: -Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character, accidental, not essential, (medicine) acquired, not congenital. Synonyms: -Extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous. Antonyms: -Essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital. |
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Ascribe |
Definition: -To assign or refer to (as cause or source), attribute. Synonyms: -Impute, credit. |
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Circuitous |
Definition: -Roundabout, not direct. Synonyms: -Indirect, meandering, winding. Antonyms: -Straight, direct, as the crow flies. |
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Commiserate |
Definition: -To sympathize with, have pity for sorrow for, share a feeling of distress. Synonyms: -Feel sorry for, empathize. Antonyms: -Feel no sympathy for. |
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Enjoin |
Definition: -To direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way, to prohibit. Synonyms: -Bid, change, adjure. Antonyms: -Allow, permit. |
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Expedite |
Definition: -To make easy, cause to progress faster. Synonyms: -Accelerate, facilitate, speed up. Antonyms: -Hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct. |
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Expiate |
Definition: -To make amends, make up for, to avert. Synonyms: -Redeem, make amends for, make reparation. |
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Ferment |
Definition: -A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence, to be in or work into such a state, to produce alcohol by chemical action. Synonyms: -Commotion, turmoil, unrest. Antonyms: -Peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity. |
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Inadvertent |
Definition: -Resulting from or marked by lack of attention, unintentional, accidental. Synonyms: -Accidental. Antonyms: -Deliberate, intentional. |
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Nominal |
Definition: -Existing in name only, not real, too small to be considered or taken seriously. Synonyms: -Titular, inconsequential. Antonyms: -Deliberate, intentional. |
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Noncommittal |
Definition: -Not decisive or definite, unwilling to take a clear position. Synonyms: -Cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest. Antonyms: -Positive, definite, committed. |
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Peculate |
Definition: -To steal something that has been given to one's trust, to take improperly for ones own use. Synonyms: -Defraud, misappropriate. |
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Proclivity |
Definition: -A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially human character or behavior). Synonyms: -Penchant, propensity. Antonyms: -Inability, incapable. |
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Sangfroid |
Definition: -Composure or coolness, especially trying circumstances. Synonyms: -Poise, self-assurance, equanimity. Antonyms: -Excitability, hysteria, flappability. |
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Seditious |
Definition: -Resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government. Synonyms: -Mutinous, rebellious, subversive. Antonyms: -Supportive, faithful, allegiant. |
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Tenuous |
Definition: -Thin, slender, not dense, lacking clarity or sharpness, of slight importance, lacking a sound basis, poorly supported. Synonyms: -Flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy. Antonyms: -Strong, solid, substantial, valid. |
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Vitriolic |
Definition: -Bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid).
Synonyms: -Withering, acerbic, mordant.
Antonyms: -Bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary. |
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Wheedle |
Definition: -To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end. Synonyms: -Inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk. Antonyms: -Coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm. |
