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20 Cards in this Set
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Ominous
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Unfavoured
Syn: unpropitious ant:propitious |
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Musty
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stale,moldy
Syn: hackneyed Ant: fresh |
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Ironic
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Sarcastic, Uncongruity between what you think will happen and what actually happens.
Syn: Satirity Ant: straightfoward |
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Accede
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To yield to, to assume one's position
Syn:consent Ant: demur |
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Officious
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extremely forward when offering services.(V.) meddling
SYn: meddlesome Ant: reserved |
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Pinnacle
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A high peak.
Syn: apex Ant: low- point |
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inopportune
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inconvenient timing. not appropriate.
Syn: ill-timed Ant: timely |
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Extirpate
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to destory totally, to uproot
syn: uproot Ant: implant |
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Comprise
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To be made up of, to include
Syn: compose ANt: exclude |
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Destitute
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To be deprived of life's necessities
SYn: wanting Ant: rich |
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Brandish
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To wave in a vigorous manner
Syn: swing, shake |
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Explicit
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Clearly stated, Definite
Syn: clear ANt: vague |
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Deft
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Skilled,
Syn: adroit Ant: clumsy |
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Premeditated
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To plan beforehand
SYn:preplanned Ant:unplanned |
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rampant
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growing without check, running wild
syn: widespread Ant: controlled |
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Solace
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(V) to comfort to console
Syn: soothe Ant: vex, aggravate |
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Stately
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(adj) dignified, majestic
SYn: grand Ant: lowly, humble |
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Supple
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(adj) bending easily
Syn: flexible Ant: stiff |
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Suppress
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(v.) to stop by force, put down
Syn: subdue, crush Ant: provoke, spur |
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Venal
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(adj) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Sy: dishonest Ant: honest |
