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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate Verb |
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. Syn- Contaminate, pollute, sully Ant- Purify, purge, expurgate |
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Ambidextrous Adjective |
Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical. Syn- Versatile, flexible Ant- Clumsy, all thumbs |
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Augment Verb |
To make larger, increase. Syn- Supplement, amplify Ant- Decrease, diminish |
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Bereft Adjective, Part |
Deprived of; made unhappy through loss. Syn- Bereaved Ant- Replete, well provided |
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Deploy Verb |
To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up. Syn- Station, organize Ant- Finish, end, conclude |
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Dour Adjective |
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored. Syn- Harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Ant- Cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude Noun |
Courage in facing difficulties. Syn- Resolve, steadfastness, mettle Ant- Fearfulness, faintheartedness |
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Gape Verb |
To stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide. Syn- Ogle Ant- Ignore, close |
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Gibe Verb, Noun |
(v.) To utter taunting words; (n.) An expression of scorn. Syn- Ridicule, mock, deride, jeer Ant- Compliment, praise |
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Guise Noun |
An external appearance, cover, mask. Syn- Costume, semblance, pretense Ant-Reality, rear, personality |
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Insidious Adjective |
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous. Syn- Cunning, dastardly, perfidious Ant- Frank, ingenuous, aboveboard |
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Intimation Noun |
A hint, indirect suggestion. Syn- Clue, inkling Ant- Information, light |
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Opulent Adjective |
Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose. Syn- Rich, plentiful, abundant Ant- Poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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Pliable Adjective |
Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced. Syn- Adaptable, resilient Ant- Inflexible, recalcitrant |
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Reiterate Verb |
To say again, repeat. Syn- Restate, recapitulate Ant- Take back |
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Stolid Adjective |
Not easy moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive. Syn- Impassive, phlegmatic Ant- Emotional, oversensative |
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Tentative Adjective |
Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant. Syn- Provisional, inconclusive Ant- Conclusive, confirmed |
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Unkempt Adjective |
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude. Syn- Sloppy, disordered, rough Ant- Well-groomed, tidy |
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Verbatim Adjective, Adverb |
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken. Syn- (adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely Ant- Paraphrased |
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Warily Adverb |
Cautiously, with great care Syn- Prudently, gingerly Ant- Recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
