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28 Cards in this Set
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ANIMOSITY
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Noun
Strong dislike; bitter hostility Synonyms: antipathy, resentment, malevolence, malice Antonyms: good will, love, affection, fondness |
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APATHY
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Noun
A lack of feeling, emotion, or interest Synonym: indifference, disinterest, detachment Antonym: enthusiasm, concern, passion, sensitivity |
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APPREHENSIVE
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Adjective
Fearfulor anxious, especially about the future Synonym: worried, fearful, jittery Antonym: confident, assured, unworried |
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COMMEND
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Verb
Topraise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to thecare of Synonym: applaud, celebrate, honor, recommend Antonym: loathe, berate, dishonor, disapprove |
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COMPATIBLE
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Adjective
Able to get along or work well with together Synonym: harmonious, appropriate, suitable, cooperative, adaptable Antonym: mismatched, unsuited, disagreeable |
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CONDOLENCE
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Noun
An expression of sympathy Synonym: solace, commiseration, sympathy |
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CONSECRATE
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Verb
Tomake sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose Synonym: devote, dedicate, bless Antonym: desecrate, defile, dishonor |
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DECREPIT
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Adjective
Old and feeble; worn-out, ruined Synonym: infirm, broken-down, rickety, feeble, flimsy Antonym: fit, healthy, young, vigorous, robust |
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DERIDE
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Verb
To ridicule; laugh at with contempt Synonym: mock, scorn, gibe, sneer Antonym: praise, extol, commend, compliment |
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INGENUOUS
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Adjective
Innocent,simple; frank, sincere Synonym: candid, outspoken, sincere,straightforward Antonym: dishonest, deceitful, crafty |
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MULTIFARIOUS
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Adjective
Havinggreat variety; numerous and diverse Synonym: varied, heterogeneous Antonym: unvaried, uniform, homogeneous |
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OBSOLETE
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Adjective
Out-of-date;no longer in use Synonym: extinct, passé, ancient, outmoded Antonym: current, up-to-date, brand-new |
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OMNIVOROUS
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Adjective
Eatingevery kind of food; having a variety of tastes Synonym: voracious, ravenous, gluttonous,predatory |
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PARSIMONIOUS
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Adjective
Stingy,miserly; meager, poor, small Synonym: frugal, penny-pinching, cheap Antonym: generous, openhanded |
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QUANDARY
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Noun
Astate of perplexity or doubt Synonym: dilemma, predicament, ornery Antonym: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant |
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RECALCITRANT
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Adjective
Stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority Synonym: unruly, obstinate, contrary |
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REPRISAL
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Noun
Aninjury done in return for injury Synonym: retaliation, revenge, retribution |
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REVEL
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Verb
To take great pleasure in Synonym: relish, savor, bask in Antonym: abhor, loathe |
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Stultify
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Verb
Tomake ineffective or useless, cripple, to have a dulling effect on Synonym: smother, stifle, negate, neutralize Antonym: arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate |
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SUAVE
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Adjective
Smoothlyagreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses Synonym: sophisticated, urbane, polished Antonym: crude, clumsy, unpolished |
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JUNCT |
join junction adjunct |
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PART |
portion partition particular |
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CLUS/CLUD |
close conclusion include |
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CIS |
to cut scissor concise |
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META |
after/beyond metaphor metabolism |
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META |
after/beyond metaphor metabolism |
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ALTER
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other
alternate altercation |
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SIMUL
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imitate/appear
simulate simultaneous |
