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10 Cards in this Set
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Instill
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to add gradually; to introduce to cause to be taken in
Synonyms: implant, infuse, inculcate Antonyms: root out, eradicate, extirpate |
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Ostracize
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to exclude from a group, banish, send away
Synonyms: cast out, expel, blackball, snub Antonyms: fraternize with, associate with |
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Premonition
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forewarning or foreboding of a future event
Synonym: presentiment |
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Pseudonym
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a pen name, name assumed by a writer
Synonym: nom de plume |
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Purge
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to wash away impurities, clean up; the process of getting ride of something or someone decisively
Synonyms: cleanse, purity Antonyms: pollute, contaminate, defile |
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Rehabilitate
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to make over in good form; to restore to good condition or to a former postion
Synonyms: reclaim, rebuild, reform |
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Repercussion
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an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation
Antonmys: cause, sources |
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Resolute
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bold, determined, firm
Synonyms: steadfast, unflinching Antonyms: weak, spineless, indecisive |
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Retentive
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able to hold, keep or recall, retaining, knowledge easily
Antonyms: porous, forgetful |
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Scapegoat
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person or thing carrying the blame for others
Synonyms: fall guy, whipping boy |
