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20 Cards in this Set
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adjourn
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Definition:To suspend the meeting
P.O.S.-verb synonyms-delay postpone antonyms-open, begin Sentence:They adjourned the meeting until next Monday. |
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circumspect
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Definition:watchful, discrete
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-watchful, discrete antonyms-bold, careless Sentence:The circumspect guard kept a careful watch on the building. |
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perennial
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Definition:lasting for a long time, everlasting
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-eternal, lasting antonyms-changing, interrupted Sentence:We planted prennials in the front planting beds. |
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spasmodic
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Definition:bursts of excitement
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-fitful, jerky antonyms-resting, uninterrupted Sentence:The old man suffered from spasmodic leg movement. |
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cherubic
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Definition:
angelic: having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherbic P.O.S.-adj synonyms-angel, saint antonyms-devil, evil Sentence:The child's cherubic smile resembled an angel. |
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auspicious
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Definition:promising success, favorable
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-lucky, happy antonyms-unhappy, unlucky Sentence:We hoped the gala would be an auspicious event. |
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pompus
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Definition:characterized by splendor or magnificence, -arrogant, egotistic
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-arrogant, egotistic antonyms-plain, modest Sentence:The police captain acted very pompus on the stage. |
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servitude
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Definition:slavery, labor as a punishment for criminals
P.O.S.-noun synonyms-slavery, bondage antonyms-mastery, master Sentence:The criminals had a servitude sentence. |
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opaque
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Definition:not transparent, not allowing light to pass through
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-clouded, muddy antonyms-clear, transparent Sentence: The window was so dirty it was actually opaque. |
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intricate
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Definition:complex, having many interrelated parts
P.O.S.-adj synonyms-elaborate, complicated antonyms-simple, understandable Sentence:My watch is a very intricate machine. |
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tenacious
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Definition:holding together, sticky, holding fast
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms-sticky, firm Antonyms-loose, slack Sentence: My brother had a tenacious grip on my arm during the scary movie. |
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perilous
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Definition: involving or full of grave risk, hazardous
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms- hazardous, risky Antonyms-safe, secure Sentence:A perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat is very hard. |
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despicable
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Definition: hateful, beyond contempt
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms-awful, cheap Antonyms-honorable, worthy Sentence:My neighbor is a mean despicable old man. |
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diminutive
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Definition:small, tiny, little
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms-tiny, little, minature Antonyms-large, huge Sentence:The old lady had a diminutive shape. |
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emancipate
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Definition:to free from restraint,
P.O.S.-verb Synonyms-loose, discharge Antonyms-hold, imprison Sentence:After the war the prisioners were emancipated. |
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languid
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Definition:lacking in spirit or vitality, drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms-dopey, feeble Antonyms-alert, energic, lively Sentence:After being lost in the wilderness for days the boy was languid and sick. |
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obtrusive
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Definition:imposing one's opinions on another, projecting,
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms- pushy, obvious Antonyms-shy, modest Sentence: My friend is obtrusive about his political views. |
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preamble
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Definition:absorbant, penetrable
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms- aabsorptive, passable, porous Antonyms-inpenetrable, unpermeable Sentence:The dense forest was permeable only during the daytime. |
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skeptical
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Definition:disbelieving, leery, having doubt,
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms-dubious, doubting Antonyms-devoted, believing Sentence:I was slightly skeptical when I heard his excuse for being late. |
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slipshod
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Definition: careless, untidy, shabby, careless work
P.O.S.-adj Synonyms- imperfect, inexact Antonyms-careful, neat Sentence:The carpenter's work was very slipshod and needed to be redone. |
