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10 Cards in this Set
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accomplice
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(n.) a person who takes part in a crime
SYNONYM: partner in crime |
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annihilate
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(v.) to destroy completely
SYNONYMS: obliterate, decimate ANTONYMS: foster, promote, encourage, nurture |
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arbitrary
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(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness
SYNONYMS: capricious, high-handed, autocratic ANTONYMS: reasoned, rational, objective, equitable |
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brazen
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(adj.) shameless, impudent; made of brass
SYNONYMS: saucy, bold ANTONYMS: deferential, respectful, self-effacing |
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catalyst
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(n.) a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change
SYNONYMS: stimulus, spur, instigator |
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exodus
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(n.) a large-scale departure or flight
SYNONYMS: escape, hegira ANTONYMS: immigration, influx, arrival, entrance |
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facilitate
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(v.) to make easier; to assist
SYNONYMS: ease, smooth the way, simplify ANTONYMS: hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede |
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incorrigible
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(adj.) not able to be corrected; beyond control \
SYNONYMS: unruly, intractable, incurable, inveterate ANTONYMS: tractable, docile, curable, reparable |
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latent
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(adj.) hidden, present but not realized
SYNONYMS: dormant, inactive, undeveloped ANTONYMS: exposed, manifest, evident |
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militant
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(adj.) given to fighting, active and aggressive in support of a cause (n.) an activist
SYNONYMS: truculent ANTONYMS: unassertive, peaceable, passive |
