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20 Cards in this Set
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Abrasive
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Causing irritation, harsh
S: chafing, grating A: smooth, polished |
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Acclimate
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To adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
S: accustom, learn the ropes |
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Chagrin
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Irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration
S: vexation, mortification A: jubilation, exultation |
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Complacent
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Self-satisfied
S: smug, pleased with oneself A: discontented, chagrined |
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Concurla
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To express agreement, approve
S: agree, assent A: disagree, differ |
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Defamation
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Slander or libel
S: vilification, calumny A: salute, tribute |
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Explicate
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To make plain or clear, explain
S: clarify, elucidate A: confuse, tribute |
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Fracas
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A noisy quarrel or brawl
S: row, altercation A: agreement, attractive |
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Grotesque
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Unnatural
S: fantastic, outlandish A: appealing |
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Pandemonium
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A wild uproar, din, or commotion
S: chaos, tumult A: order, calm |
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Raucous
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disagreeably harsh-sounding
S: boisterous, clamorous A: placid, tranquil |
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Receptive
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Open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
S: open-minded, tolerant A: narrow-minded, intolerant |
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Renounce
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To give up or resign something
S: repudiate, disown A: retain, secure |
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Repress
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To hold back
S: subdue, curb A: liberate, set loose |
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Reticent
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Not inclined to speak
S: taciturn, closemouthed A: talkative, garrulous |
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Savory
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Tasty, appetizing
S: delectable, flavorful A: distasteful, unpalatable |
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Somnolent
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Sleepy, drowsy
S: groggy, soporific A: alert, lively |
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Vehement
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Intense, forceful, powerful
S: emphatic, fierce A: apathetic, lukewarm |
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Voluble
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Characterized by a ready flow of words
S: loquacious, garrulous A: uncommunicative, reticent |
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Zealous
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Eager, earnest, devoted
S: ardent, fervent A: reluctant, unwilling |
