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26 Cards in this Set
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abominate
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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms:loathe, abhor,despise, detest Antonyms:relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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acculturation
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(n.)the modification of the social patterns, trraits, or structures of one group or society by contact of another; the resultant blend
Synonym:adaptation |
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adventitious
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(adj.)resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
Synonyms:extrinsic, incidental, inherent, congenital |
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ascribe
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(v.)to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonym:impute, credit, attribute |
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circuitous
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(adj.)roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies |
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commiserate
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(v.)to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonym: feel no sympathy for |
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enjoin
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(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit |
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expedite
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(v.)to make easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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expiate
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(v.)to make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms:redeem make amends for, atone, make reparation |
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ferment
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(n.)a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state ; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonym: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
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inadvertent
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated |
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nominal
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(adj.)existing in name only , not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: real, actual, exoritant, excessive |
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noncommittal
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest Antonyms: positive, definite, committed |
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peculate
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(v.)to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
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proclivity
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(n.)a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
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sangfroid
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(n.)composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equinamity Antonym: excitability, hysteria, flappability |
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seditious
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(adj.)resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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tenuous
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(adj.)thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid |
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vitriolic
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(adj.)bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant Anotnyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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wheedle
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(v.)to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
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sardonic
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cutting, sarcastic
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wrathful
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enraged, punishing
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foreboding
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ominous, threatening, portentous
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gloomy
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dark, depressing
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grim
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bleak, dismal
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ominous
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menacing, portentous
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