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22 Cards in this Set
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available (adj.) |
Bean sprouts and bean curd are available in the Chinese market on Main Street. Syn: obtainable |
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cater (verb) |
Our grandmother cared for the twins all summer, but she refused to cater to their every whim. Syn: gratify |
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customary (adj.) |
The customary tip given to a waiter for service is 15-20 percent of the bill. Syn: regular |
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dissuade (verb) |
Despite offering big raises and bonuses, the boss was unable to dissuade workers from quitting. Syn: talk out of |
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entrepreneur (noun) |
In the first year of business, an entrepreneur often assumes losses for the sake of future profits. Syn: businessperson |
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firebrand (noun) |
A rash young firebrand, the new editor of the newspaper strove to expose corruption in the mayor's office. Syn: hothead |
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hazard (noun) |
Snow tires can help eliminate the hazard of driving on icy roads. Syn: danger |
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hazard (verb) |
When asked to predict when the long drought would end, the meteorologist would not hazard a guess. Syn: venture |
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hinder (verb) |
The all-day rain predicted for tomorrow will definitely hinder our plans for a picnic at the lake. Syn: interrupt |
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homicide (noun) |
It did not take the jury members too long to find the drifter guilty of homicide. Syn: manslaughter |
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indifference (noun) |
The outcome of the rugby match between the two teams is a matter of complete indifference to me. Syn: unconcern |
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indignant (adj.) |
Angered by the editorial in the newspaper, my mother wrote an indignant letter to the editor. Syn: offended |
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indispensable (adj.) |
Oxygen is a gas that is indispensable to life process on this planet. Syn: essential |
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lubricate (verb) |
The workers had to lubricate the equipment regularly so that production would not suffer. Syn: oil (picture is for the smooth water) |
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mutual (adj.) |
During the course of the summer, the adoring couple formed a mutual admiration society. Syn: two-sided |
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pelt (verb) |
The children resisted the urge to pelt the cars with snowballs. Syn: bombard |
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plague (noun) |
In the 14th century, a plague spread by infected rats wiped out about one-fourth of the population of Europe. Syn: epidemic |
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plague (verb) |
Mosquitos will plague the campers if they forget to wear insect repellent on the hike. Syn: pester |
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poised (adj.,part) |
The captain and the other members of the crew were poised for takeoff. Syn: ready |
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regime (noun) |
The present regime in that country came to power through democratic elections. Syn: rule |
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transparent (adj.) |
The students could see the other class through the transparent glass door. Syn: clear |
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unscathed (adj.) |
Remarkably, the captain and the entire crew emerged from the wreck unscathed. Syn: unhurt |
