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20 Cards in this Set
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accede
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v. to yeild to
syn:consent ant:balk at |
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brandish
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v. to wave or flourish
syn swing |
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comprise
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v. to include or contain
syn:compose ant:exclude |
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deft
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adj. skillful
sny: clever ant:clumsy |
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destitute
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adj. deprived of the necessaties of life
syn:wanting ant: rich |
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explicit
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adj. clearly stated
syn: distinct ant: vague |
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exptirpate
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v. to tear up by the roots, totally destroy
syn. uproot ant. implant |
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inopportune
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adj. coming out at a bad time
syn: ill-timed ant:timely |
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ironic
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adj. sarcastic
syn. incogruous ant. straitforward |
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musty
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adj. stale
syn. out of date ant. fresh |
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officious
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adj. meddling
syn. prying ant.timid |
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ominous
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adj. unfavorable
syn. unpropitious ant. promising |
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pinnacle
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n. a high peak or point
syn. summit ant. low point |
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premeditated
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ad. considered beforehand
syn. preplanned ant. unplanned |
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ranpant
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adj. growing with out check
syn. widespread ant. controlled |
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solace
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n. comfort
syn. soothe ant. upset |
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stately
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adj. dignified
syn. grand ant. humble |
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supple
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adj. bending easily
syn. flexible ant. stiff |
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Suppress
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v. to stop by force
syn. crush ant. stiff |
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Venal
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adj. open to or marked by bribary and corruption
syn. dishonest ant. honest |
