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10 Cards in this Set
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Ludicrous
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adj
Causing laughter because absurd or ridiculous; laughably absurd. ant: solemn, serious |
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Callow
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adj
Young and inexperienced. ant: mature, adult, experienced |
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Blithe
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adj
Merry, cheerful, happy. ant: joyless |
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Nepotism
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verb
Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in securing jobs. ant: impartiality |
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To Malign
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verb
To speak ill of, to slander. ant: to compliment, to praise |
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Posthumous
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adj
Occurring after death, published after the author's death. ant: while still living |
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Heinous
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adj
Odious; hateful; really terrible. ant: admirable |
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Clandestine
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adj
Kept secret or hidden, especially for some illegal purpose, secretive. ant: open, public |
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To Refute
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verb
To disprove or demonstrate the falsity of something. ant: to confirm |
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Cursory
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verb
Hasty; hurried or not thorough. ant: close inspection, examination |
