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20 Cards in this Set
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discrepancy
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(n) a difference; a lack of agreement
S: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency A: agreement, convergence, consistency |
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indomitable
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(adj) unconquerable, refusing to yield
S: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding A: surrendering submissive, yielding |
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pungent
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(adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
S: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy A: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid |
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remiss
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(adj) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
S: negligent, lax, slack A: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious |
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temerity
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(n) rashness, boldness
S: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery A: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility |
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truculent
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(adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
S: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic A: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening |
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virulent
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(adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
S: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful A: innocuous, harmless, benign |
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facile
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(adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
S: effortless, assured, poised, specious A: labored, awkward, halting |
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plod
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(v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
S: lumber, trudge A: scamper, skip, prance |
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repose
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(v) to rest; lie; place
(n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness S: (v)sleep (n) tranquility, respite A: (n) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado |
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unfeigned
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(adj) sincere, real, without pretense
S: genuine, heartfelt A: insincere, simulated, phony |
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infallible
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(adj) free from error; absolutely dependable
S: unerring, certain A: imperfect |
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assent
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(v) to express agreement
(n) agreement S: (v) concur, consent, accede A: (v) disagree, differ, dissent |
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chivalrous
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(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage, knightly
S: gallant, civil, valiant A: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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clemency
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(n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
S: leniency, forbearance, gentleness A: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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altruistic
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(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
S: selfless A: selfish, self-centered |
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benefactor
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(n) one who does good to others
S: patron, humanitarian A: misanthrope, malefactor |
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dearth
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(n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
S: insufficiency, want, paucity A: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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diffident
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(adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
S: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn A: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty |
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embark
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(v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
S: commence, launch, begin, board |
