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21 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate (verb) |
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully Antonyms: purify, purge, expurgate |
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Ambidextrous (adjective) |
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical Synonyms: versatile, flexible Antonyms: clumsy, all-thumbs |
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Augment (verb) |
to make larger, increase Synonyms: supplement, amplify Antonyms: decrease, diminish |
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Bereft (adjective) |
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss Synonyms: bereaved Antonyms: replete, well-provided |
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Deploy (verb) |
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up Synonyms: station, organize |
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dour (adjective) |
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude (noun) |
courage in facing difficulties Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle Antonyms: fearfulness, faintheartedness |
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Gape (verb) |
to stare with an open mouth; to open the moth wide; to open with Synonyms: ogle |
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Gide (verb) |
to utter taunting words Synonyms: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer |
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Gibe (noun) |
An expression of scorn Synonyms: Antonyms: compliment, praise |
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Guise (noun) |
an external appearance, cover, mask Synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense |
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Insidious (adjective) |
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous Synonyms: cunning, dastardly, perfidious Antonyms: frank, ingenious, aboveboard |
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Intimidation (noun) |
a hint, indirect sensation Synonyms: clue, inkling |
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Opulent (adjective) |
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose Synonyms: rich, plentiful, abundant Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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Pliable (adjective) |
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced Synonyms: adaptable, resilient Antonyms: inflexible, recalcitrant |
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Reiterate (verb) |
to say again, repeat Synonyms: restate, recapitulate |
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stolid (adjective) |
not easily move mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive |
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tentative (adjective) |
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: conclusive, confirmed |
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Unkempt (adjective) |
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude Synonyms: sloppy, disordered, rough Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy |
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Verbatim (adjective, adverb) |
word for word; exactly as written or spoken Synonyms: (adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely Antonyms: (adj.) paraphrased |
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Warily (adverb) |
cautiously, with great care Synonyms: prudently, gingerly Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
