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53 Cards in this Set
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authoritative |
adjective- official/ coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief/ dictatorial |
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synonyms for authoritative |
reliable/ authoritarian are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for authoritative |
unofficial/ unreliable are antonyms for... |
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bankrupt |
adjective- in a state of financial ruin verb- to ruin financially noun- one who has been ruined financially |
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synonyms for bankrupt |
flat broke/ insolvent are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for bankrupt |
financially sound/ solvent are antonyms for... |
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clamor |
noun- a public outcry/ any loud continued noise verb- to call for by loud, continued outcries |
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synonyms for clamor |
noun- uproar/ din/ racket verb- to cry out for are synonyms for... |
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coincide |
verb- to be in full agreement/ to be the same in nature, character, or function/ to happen at the same time |
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synonyms for coincide |
agree/ concur/ match are synonyms for... |
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cynical |
adjective- inclined to believe the worst of people/ bitterly mocking or sneering |
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synonyms for cynical |
skeptical/ sarcastic/ contemptuous are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for cynical |
hopeful/ optimistic are antonyms for... |
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despot |
noun- a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects/ a tyrant |
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synonyms for despot |
dictator/ autocrat/ strongman are synonyms for... |
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feud |
noun- a bitter, long- term quarrel verb- to fight or quarrel with |
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synonyms for feud |
dispute/ vendetta are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for feud |
pact/ agreement/ harmony/ concord are antonyms for... |
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haggle |
verb- to argue in a petty way, especially about a price |
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synonyms for haggle |
bargain with/ dicker with/ wrangle are synonyms for... |
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hardy |
adjective- able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment/ brave and tough |
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synonyms for hardy |
rugged/ sturdy/ resolute/ stalwart are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for hardy |
frail/ feeble/ weak are antonyms for... |
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harmonious |
adjective- able to get along together well/ combining different elements that blend pleasingly/ melodious |
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synonyms for harmonious |
agreeable/ compatible/ tuneful are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for harmonious |
harsh/ grating/ discordant are antonyms for... |
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hoard |
verb- to store up/ save noun- a hidden store or supply |
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synonyms for hoard |
amass/ stockpile/ cache are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for hoard |
waste/ throw away/ squander are antonyms for... |
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indisposed |
slightly ill/ disinclined to do something |
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synonyms for indisposed |
ailing/ unwell/ reluctant are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for indisposed |
healthy/ willing/ eager are antonyms for... |
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legacy |
noun- an inheritance/ something handed down for an ancestor or from the past |
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synonyms for legacy |
bequest/ heritage are synonyms for... |
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legitimate |
adjective-lawful/ rightful/ reasonable/ justifiable |
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synonyms for legitimate |
legal/ right/ proper/ genuine are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for legitimate |
unlawful/ illegal/ improper/ unauthorized are antonyms for... |
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mirth |
noun- merry fun/ gaiety/ laughter |
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synonyms for mirth |
merriment/ glee are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for mirth |
gloom/ sadness/ sorrow are antonyms for... |
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officiate |
verb- to perform the duties of an office/ to conduct a religious ceremony/ to referee |
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synonyms for officiate |
chair/ preside/ emcee/ moderate are synonyms for... |
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partial |
adjective- not complete/ favoring one side over another/ showing a strong liking for someone or something |
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synonyms for partial |
incomplete/ biased/ prejudiced/ fond of are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for partial |
complete/ fair/ just/ unbiased are antonyms for... |
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patronize |
verb- to give one's business to regularly as a customer/ to support/ provide financial help/ to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious |
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synonyms for patronize |
do business with/ deal with/ trade with are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for patronize |
boycott/ refuse to deal with are antonyms for... |
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rite |
noun- a ceremony/ the customary form of a ceremony/ any formal custom or practice |
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synonyms for rite |
observance/ ritual/ liturgy are synonyms for... |
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sagacious |
adjective- shrewd/ wise in a keen, practical way |
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synonyms for sagacious |
smart/ clever/ astute are synonyms for... |
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antonyms for sagacious |
silly/ foolish/ ill-advised/ dopey are antonyms for... |
