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19 Cards in this Set
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(v.) accede |
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity syn. consent, concur, comply, assent ant. demur, balk at |
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(v.) brandish |
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion syn. swing, shake |
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(v.) comprise |
to include or contain; to be made up of syn. compose, constitute, encompass ant. exclude |
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(adj.) deft |
skillful, nimble syn. dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful ant. clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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(adj.) destitute |
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in syn. wanting, devoid, penniless ant. rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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(adj.) explicit |
definite, clearly stated syn. distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear ant. vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
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(v.) extirpate |
to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally syn. uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise ant. implant, sow, foster, nourish |
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(adj.) inopportune |
coming at a bad time; not appropriate syn. ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable ant. timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |
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(adj.) ironic |
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic syn. incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry ant. straightforward, unequivocal |
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(adj.) musty |
stale, moldy; out-of-date syn. hackneyed, antiquated ant. sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new |
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(adj.) officious |
meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority syn. meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive ant. reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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(adj.) ominous |
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen syn. unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ant. propitious, auspicious, promising |
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(n.) pinnacle |
a high peak or point syn. apex, acme, summit, apogee ant. nadir, perigee, low point |
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(adj., part.) premeditated |
considered beforehand, deliberately planned syn. preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged ant. unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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(adj.) rampant |
growing without check, running wild syn. widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent ant. controlled, restrained |
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(n., v.) solace |
comfort, relief; to comfort, console syn. soothe, reassure, cheer up ant. vex, aggravate, upset |
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(adj.) stately |
dignified, majestic syn. grand, magnificent, imposing ant. lowly, humble, servile, abject |
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(adj.) supple |
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile syn. flexible, limber, pliable, pliant ant. rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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(v.) suppress |
to stop by force, put down syn. subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence ant. provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
