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50 Cards in this Set
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acerbic
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(uh-SAIR-bick) (adjective)
– the author sounds bitter, sarcastic, or is offering stinging criticism -Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist. 1. Synonyms: acid; biting; cutting 2. Antonyms: amusing; merry; playful 3. Translation: acerbo |
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satiric
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(suh-TEER-rick) (adjective)
– the author is ridiculing the subject in order to make a point, or teach the readers -You can't be satirical and not be offensive to somebody. 1. Synonyms: disrespectful; evil; hostile 2. Antonyms: kind; nice; calm 3. Translation: satírico |
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whimsical
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(WIM-sick-kull) (adjective)
– the author sounds playful, mischievous, or intentionally a little weird or fantastical -I've never been a fan of whimsical or confusing storytelling. 1. Synonyms: funny; flaky; queer 2. Antonyms: dramatic; sensible; tragic 3. Translation: caprichoso |
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didactic
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(dye-DACK-tick) (adjective)
– the author is attempting to educate or instruct the reader -The apostolic writings are of three kinds: historical, didactic, and prophetic. 1. Synonyms: academic; moral; teachy 2. Antonyms: uninformative; unenlightening 3. Translation: didáctico |
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erudite
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(AIR-roo-dite) (adjective)
– the author sounds learned, polished, scholarly -As to what India derived from Greece there has been a good deal of erudite debate. 1. Synonyms: knowledgeable; educated 2. Antonyms: uneducated; ignorant 3. Translation: erudito |
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forthright
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(FORTH-right) (adjective)
– the author gets straight to the point with no hesitation -The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers. 1. Synonyms: blunt; sincere 2. Antonyms: tactful; tricky 3. Translation: directo |
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jovial
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(JOE-vee-ull) (adjective)
– the author sounds light-hearted or happy about his/her subject -An energetic guest at a party who makes everyone laugh is an example of someone who is jovial. 1. Synonyms: pleasant; sociable 2. Antonyms: depressed; hateful 3.Translation: jovial |
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morose
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(muh-ROCE) (adjective)
– the author sounds depressed, gloomy, and pessimistic -An example of morose is a person who is sad about all situations. 1. Synonyms: cranky; ugly 2. Antonyms: bright; cheerful 3. Translation: taciturno |
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reverent
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(REV-ur-rint) (adjective)
– the author sounds very respectful or worshipful towards his/her subject -An example of a reverent person is someone who constantly gives thanks and praise to God. 1. Synonyms: humble; obedient 2. Antonyms: impolite; rude 3. Translation: reverente |
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guileless
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(GILE-liss) (adjective)
– the author is trying to be honest or straightforward, though s/he may come off unsophisticated or naïve -An example of someone who is guileless is an honest and innocent girl who just arrived in a big city and who believes that everyone is as honest and good as she. 1. Synonyms: unsophisticated; frank 2. Antonyms: crafty; clever 3. Translation: cándido |
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effusive
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(ih-FEW-siv) (adjective)
– the author is gushing with praise over the subject -Lebron has mastered the art of team basketball. Only a selective few have known what that feels like. 1. Synonyms: pouring out; overflowing 2. Mental cue: Niagara Falls 3. Sentence: I hated my dad's effusive praise of my brother's soccer skills. It was like I had never played. |
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accusatory
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(uh-KYU-suh-tore-ee) (adjective)
– the author is charging (someone or some entity) with wrongdoing -His voice held an accusatory note that Kris ignored. 1. Synonyms: accusing; accusive 2. Antonyms: fond; calm 3. Translation: acusatorio |
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conventional
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(kuhn-VEN-shun-null) (adjective)
– the author is noticeably unoriginal, lacking spontaneity and individuality -His revolt against conventional culture leads him to attack D. 1. Synonyms: current; regular 2. Antonyms: different; rare 3. Translation: convencional |
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lyrical
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(LEER-ick-cull) (adjective)
– the author sounds as though he/she is expressing a poet’s inner feelings; the writing is emotional, full of images, and song-like -In 1764 Moratin published a collection of pieces, chiefly lyrical, under the title of El Poeta, and in 1765 a short didactic poem on the chase (Diana 0 arte de la caza). 1. Synonyms: emotional; passionate 2. Antonyms: coarse; factual 3. Translation: lírico |
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solemn
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(SAHL-lum) (adjective)
– the author sounds deeply earnest, tending towards sad reflection -Aside from his solemn expression, there was nothing in the way he acted with the children that might indicate anything was wrong between them. 1. Synonyms: grave; sober 2. Antonyms: funny; playful 3. Translation: solemne |
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patronizing
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(PAY-trun-nyze-ing) (adjective)
– the author is condescending towards the reader’s knowledge or opinions -An example of patronizing is when someone shares his opinion and you say "Oh, yes dear, very interesting, thanks" in an overly slow voice like you'd use to explain something simple. 1. Synonyms: superior; arrogant 2. Antonyms: humble; inferior 3. Translation: protector |
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intimate
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(IN-tim-mit) (adjective)
– the author sounds very familiar with the reader, as if he or she knows the reader personally -The intimate moment was gone, replaced by the tension that always filled the space between them. 1. Synonyms: hint; close 2. Antonyms: formal; cool 3. Translation: íntimo |
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callous
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(KAL-us) (adjective)
– the author sounds very unfeeling, as if disinterested in the feelings of others or the reader -Kiera looked at Evelyn, astonished by her callous words. 1. Synonyms: hard; heartless 2. Antonyms: tender; kind 3. Translation: calloso |
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objective
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(ub-JECK-tiv) (adjective)
– the author has an unbiased view, as if trying to leave personal opinions aside -I tried to remain objective but I'm forced to admit, the assemblage made me feel a tad tetchy. 1. Synonyms: purpose; goal 2. Antonyms: unfair; colored 3. Translation: objetivo |
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quizzical
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(KWIZ-ick-kull) (adjective)
– the author is questioning an odd, amusing or otherwise strange subject -She raised a quizzical eyebrow, but he didn't explain. 1. Synonyms: odd; queer 2. Antonyms: certain; understanding 3. Translation: burlón |
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reflective
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(ree-FLECK-tiv) (adjective)
– the author is thoughtful, or in the process of reflecting while writing -The dark eyes wandered over her face in reflective silence. 1. Synonyms: thoughtful; pensive 2. Antonyms: ignorant; careless 3. Translation: reflexivo |
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indignant
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(in-DIG-nint) (adjective)
– the author is righteously angry at some perceived insult or injustice -Indignant protests followed this proceeding. 1. Synonyms: angry; mad 2. Antonyms: happy; calm 3. Translation: indignado |
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scolding
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(SKOHL-ding) (adjective, in this case)
– the author is speaking to an audience that s/he thinks needs a reprimand -She continued to take notes, as if Dean's scolding had fallen on deaf ears. 1. Synonyms: reprimand; lecture 2. Antonyms: approval; praising 3. Translation: regaño |
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ribald
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(RYE-bald) (adjective)
– the author is raunchy or obscene -An off-color and irreverent comment about sex is an example of something that would be described as a ribald comment. 1. Synonyms: dirty; filthy 2. Antonyms: clean; virginal 3. Translation: obsceno |
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obsequious
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(ob-SEE-kwee-us) (adjective)
– the author is kissing up to either subjects within the writing or to his/her readers -An example of obsequious is a servant who dotes on his master. 1. Synonyms: oily; respectful 2. Antonyms: confident; fierce 3. Translation: servil |
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subjective
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(sub-JECK-tiv) (adjective)
– the author is emotional, basing his/her judgments on emotion rather than fact -It is for this reason that it is sometimes known as subjective or incomplete idealism. 1. Synonyms: personal, mental 2. Antonyms: clinical; neutral 3. Translation: subjetivo |
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abashed
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(uh-BASHED) (adjective)
– the author is somehow ashamed, embarrassed, or apologizing to the readers -She never was abashed and is not abashed now, so she cannot be a bad woman! 1. Synonyms: embarrassed; ashamed 2. Antonyms: bold; shameless 3. Translation: avergonzado |
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contemplative
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(kun-TEMP-pluh-tiv) (adjective)
– the author has thoughtful consideration for his subject; synonym to reflective -His contemplative gaze ran over her face and paused on her lips. 1. Synonyms: pensive; reflective 2. Antonyms: shallow; active 3. Translation: contemplativo |
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derisive
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(de-RYE-siv) (adjective)
– the author is ridiculing his/her subject -Personally, I have to disappoint you again, but if you're taking a vote for any derisive activity, I'll cast my ballot for the boys, just on general principals. 1. Synonyms: mocking; sarcastic 2. Antonyms: respectful; flattering 3. Translation: burlón |
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matter-of-fact
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(adjective)
– the author describes the subject plainly, with little to no embellishing -An example of matter-of-fact is someone calmly announcing the details of a death. 1. Synonyms: cold; direct 2. Antonyms: lively; romantic 3. Translation: flemático |
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vituperative
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(vit-TOO-per-uh-tiv) (adjective)
– the author is verbally abusive to his/her subject and/or the readers -If you are reading this...you are dumb. 1. Synonyms: abusive; insulting 2. Antonyms: beautiful; caring 3. Translation: vituperante |
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sardonic
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(sar-DON-ick) (adjective)
– the author is sarcastic, mocking, and bitter -I hate basketball, so of course the idea of watching a basketball game fascinated me. 1. Synonyms: sarcastic; biting 2. Antonyms: polite; agree 3. Translation: sardónico |
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disingenuous
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(dis-in-JEN-yoo-us) (adjective)
– the author is hiding his/her true purpose, perhaps hypocritically -We agreed to peace but I crossed my fingers behind their back. 1. Synonyms: cunning; crafty 2. Antonyms: open; honest 3. Translation: falso |
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fanciful
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(FAN-siff-full) (adjective)
– the author is playful or imaginative, not totally grounded in reality -It must not be confused with the fanciful barbarian costumes that are so common upon the Attic pots. 1. Synonyms: imaginary; unreal 2. Antonyms: real; ordinary 3. Translation: imaginario |
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choleric
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(KOLL-er-ick) (adjective)
– the author is irritated or angry about his subject -Trump is always being so damn racist. 1. Synonyms: cranky; touchy 2. Antonyms: pleasant; sweet 3. Translation: colérico |
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allusive
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(uh-LOO-siv) (adjective)
– the author refers indirectly to another work -The solution is like that of the 3 little pigs. 1. Synonyms: indirect; implied 2. Antonyms: direct; denotative 3. Translation: alusivo |
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audacious
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(aw-DAY-shus) (adjective)
– the author is bold, reckless, going farther than expected -I just want to say the other team sucks. 1. Synonyms: bold; daring 2. Antonyms: humble; meek 3. Translation: audaz |
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bantering
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(BAN-ter-ing) (here: adjective)
– the author is teasing or joking playfully -I hate this place. I get treated like a sausage with feet. 1. Synonyms: joking; ironic 2. Antonyms: bland; even 3. Translation: bromas |
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frank
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(FRAYNK) (adjective)
– the author is honest, candid, volunteering information rather than making the reader wait -The president's name is Obama. 1. Synonyms: open; direct 2. Antonyms: cunning; tricky 3. Translation: franco |
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incisive
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(in-SY-siv) (adjective)
– the author’s conclusions are piercing, cutting into the subject in a new, sharp way -"You will never take me alive" said the robber 1. Synonyms: keen; sharp 2. Antonyms: dull; stupid 3. Translation: incisivo |
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conciliatory
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(kun-SILL-ee-uh-tore-ee) (adjective)
– the author is giving in, trying to appease his audience -Black people are right for rioting but white people have to stop killing them. 1. Synonyms: flexible; forgiving 2. Antonyms: aggressive; martial 3. Translation: conciliador |
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colloquial
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(kuh-LOKE-kwee-ull) (adjective)
– the author is talking to a specific audience, using particular language that they would understand -Then I did the rabona and scored the amazing goal. 1. Synonyms: informal; vulgar 2. Antonyms: formal; correct 3. Translation: coloquial |
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paternalistic
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(puh-turn-null-LIST-tick) (adjective)
– the author is speaking to his or her reader like a father to his children -Good job listen carefully to the following instructions. 1. Synonyms: paternal; fatherly 2. Antonyms: maternal; motherly 3. Translation: paternalista |
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laudatory
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(LAW-duh-tory) (adjective)
– the author’s work contains or expresses praise -You did great! 1. Synonyms: approving; praiseful 2. Antonyms: abusive; critical 3. Translation: laudatorio |
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clinical
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(KLIN-nick-kull) (adjective)
– the author is dispassionately analytical, unemotionally critical of his subject -And then the lady died and we couldn't do anything. 1. Synonyms: unemotional;clinical 2. Antonyms: passionate; feeling 3. Translation: clínico |
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authoritative
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(uh-THOR-it-tay-tiv) (adjective)
– the author commands respect, is or refers directly to an expert -Like the great Isaac said, "An object in motion stays in motion." 1. Synonyms: official; valid 2. Antonyms: unofficial; meek 3. Translation: autoritario |
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pretentious
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(pree-TEN-shus) (adjective)
– the author believes himself to be more important than the reader, sounds snobbish or imposing -Everyone does what I say because I'm the better man. 1. Synonyms: arrogant; showy 2. Antonyms: humble; modest 3. Translation: pretencioso |
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cautionary
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(KAW-shun-nair-ee) (adjective)
– the author is warning the reader -Do not read this. 1. Synonyms: warning; monitory 2. Antonyms: persuasive; unprotective 3. Translation: con moraleja |
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hyperbolic
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(hy-per-BAHL-ick) (adjective)
– the author is exaggerating, overstating his or her point -It was the greatest goal ever, the goal was all alone. 1. Synonyms: exaggerated; inflated 2. Antonyms: decreased; reduced 3. Translation: hiperbólico |
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pedantic
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(ped-DAN-tick) (adjective)
– the author is overly concerned with detail and showily demonstrating his or her knowledge of the subject -The soccer ball swerved to the right and then the left because of the wind and the kicker kicked the inflating thing and because of gravity. 1. Synonyms: academic; bookish 2. Antonyms: informal; plain 3. Translation: pedante |
