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20 Cards in this Set
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1) Abashed (adjective) |
Definition: Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed Synonyms:(none) Antonym:unembarrassed, unashamed |
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2) Allof (adjective) |
Definition: Withdrawn, standing apart from others by choice Synonyms: distant, cold Antonyms: involved, sociable |
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3) Anguish (noun) |
Definition: Great mental suffering, distress, or pain synonyms: misery, woe, torment Antonyms: joy, delight, peace of mind |
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4) Articulate (verb) |
Definition: To pronounce distinctly, and to express well in words to fit together into a system. synonyms: expound, eloquent antonyms: tongue-tied, mumbled |
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5) Bask (verb) |
Definition: To be in, or exposed oneself to, pleasant warmth to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from. synonyms: wallow, revel Antonyms:(none) |
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6) Defect (noun) |
definiton: an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind synonyms: (none) antonyms:(none) |
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7) Finesse (noun) |
definition: delicate skill, tact and cleverness. synonyms: delicacy, subtlety antonyms: clumsiness, awkwardness |
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8) Flaunt (verb) |
defintion: to wave or flutter showily, to display in a concerted offensive way synonyms: show off, parade antonyms: hide,downplay |
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9) Forthright (adjective) |
definition: frank, direct, straightforward synonyms: candid, blunt antonyms:indirect, evasive, deceitful, two-faced |
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10) Genial (adjective() |
definition: cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm synonyms:friendly, amiable antonyms:cold, unfriendly |
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11) Instill (verb) |
definition: to add gradually, to introduce or cause to be taken |
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12) Ostracize (verb) |
defintion: to exclude from a group, banish, send away |
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13) premonition (noun) |
definition: forewarning of foreboding of a future event |
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14) Pseudonym (noun) |
definition: a pen name, name assumed by a writer synonyms:presentiment antonyms:(none) |
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15) Purge (verb) |
definition: to wash away impurities, clean up synonyms: cleanse, purity antonyms:pollute, contaminate, defile |
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16) Rehabilitate (verb) |
definition: to make over in good form, to restore to good condition or to a former position synonyms: reclaim, rebuild, reform antonyms:(none) |
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17)repercussion (noun) |
definition: an effect or consequence of some action or event, result, an echo or reverberation synonyms:(none) antonyms: cause, source |
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18) Resolute 9adjective) |
definition: bold, determined; firm synonyms: steadfast, unflinching antonyms:weak, spineless |
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19) retentive (adjective) |
definition: able to hold, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily. Antonyms: porous, forgetful synonyms:(none) |
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20) Scapegoat (noun) |
definition: a person or thing carrying the blame for others. Synonym:whipping boy antonyms:(none) |
