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10 Cards in this Set
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Adroit |
(Adj.) Skillful, expert in use of the hands or mind. Syn:Clever, deft, slick, dexterous Ant:Clumsy, inept, all thumbs |
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Amicable |
(Adj.) Peaceable, friendly syn: Congenial, neighborly, cordial Ant:Hostile, antagonistic |
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Averse |
(Adj.) Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling Syn:Disinclined, loath Ant:Favorably disposed, eager, keen |
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Belligerent |
(Adj.)Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war,one engaged in war Syn:(Adj.) assertive, truculent, pugnacious Ant:(Adj.)peaceful, conciliatory, placid |
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Benevolent |
(Adj.) Kindly, Charitable Syn: Benign, well-meaning Ant: Malicious, spiteful |
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Cursory |
(Adj.)Hasty, not thorough Syn:Quick, superficial, Perfunctory Ant:Thorough, painstaking, careful |
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Duplicity |
(n.) Treachery, deceitfulness Syn:double-dealing, chicanery |
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Extol |
(V.) To praise extravagantly Syn: Glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail Ant: Criticize, Belittle, Disparage |
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Feasible |
(Adj.) Possible, able to be done Syn: Workable, viable Ant:Unworkable, impractiacl |
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Grimace |
(n.) A wry face, facial distortion; (V.) TO make a wry face Syn:(n.) Pained expression, facial contortion Ant:(n.) Grin; (v.) Beam |
