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20 Cards in this Set
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accede
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(v) to yeild to; to assume an office or dignity
synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent antonyms: demur, balk at |
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brandish
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(v) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
synonyms: swing, shake |
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comprise
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(v) to include or contain; to be made up of
sysnonyms: compose, constitute, encompass antonym: exclude |
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deft
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(adj) skillful, nimble
synonyms: adroit, clever, masterful antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept |
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destitute
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(adj) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless, impoverished antonyms: rich, wealthy, bountiful, full, replete |
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explicit
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(adj) definite, clearly stated
synonyms: distinct, clear, forthright antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
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extirpate
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(v) to tear up by the rots; to destroy totally
synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish |
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inopportune
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(adj) coming at a bad time; not appropiate
synonyms: inconvenient, inappropiate, unsuitable antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |
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ironic
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(adj) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal |
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musty
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(adj) stale, moldy, out-of-date
synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, brand-new |
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officious
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(adj) meddling; excessively forward in offering services
synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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ominous
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(adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
synonyms: unpropitous, inauspicious, portenous antonyms: propitous, auspicious, promising |
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pinnacle
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(n) a high peak or point
synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point |
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premeditated
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(adj) considered beforehand; deliberately planned
synonyms: preplaned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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rampant
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(adj) growing without check, running wild
synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagent, prevalent antonyms: controlled, restrained |
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solace
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(n) comfort, relief; (v) to comfort, console
synonyms: (v) soothe, reassure, cheer up antonyms: (v) vex, aggravate, upset |
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stately
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(adj) dignified, majestic
synonyms: grand, magnificant, imposing antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject |
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supple
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(adj) bending easily, bending with agility, servile
synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, highbound |
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suppress
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(v) to stop by force, put down
synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence antonyms: instigate, spur, provoke, arouse, incite |
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venal
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(adj) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary antonyms: honest, incorruptable, scrupulous |