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20 Cards in this Set
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abominate
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Verb; to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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acculturation
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Noun; the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Synonyms: adaptation |
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adventitious
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Adjective; 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
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Verb; to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute |
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circuitous
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Adjective; roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies |
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commiserate
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Verb; to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonyms: feel no sympathy for |
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enjoin
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Verb; to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit |
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expedite
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Verb; to make easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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expiate
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Verb; to make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation |
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ferment
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Noun; a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (Verb; to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
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inadvertent
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Adjective; resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated |
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nominal
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Adjective; existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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noncommittal
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Adjective; not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest Antonyms: positive, definite, committed |
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peculate
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Verb; to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
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proclivity
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Noun; a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity Antonyms: inability or incapacity |
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sangfroid
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Noun; composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability |
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seditious
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Adjective; resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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tenuous
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Adjective; thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid |
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vitriolic
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Adjective; bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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wheedle
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Verb; to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cojole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |