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20 Cards in this Set
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ACCEDE |
(v) to yield to, to assume an office or dignity Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms: demur, balk at |
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BRANDISH |
(v) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: swing, shake |
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COMPRISE |
(v) to include or contain, to be made up of Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass Antonym: exclude |
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DEFT |
(adj) skillful, nimble Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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DESTITUTE |
(adj) deprived of the necessities of life, lacking in Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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EXPLICIT |
(adj) definite, clearly stated Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
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EXTIRPATE |
(v) to tear up by the roots, to destroy totally Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish |
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INOPPORTUNE |
(adj) coming at a bad time, not appropriate Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
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IRONIC |
(adj) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens, given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal |
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MUSTY |
(adj) stale, moldy, out of date Synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new |
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OFFICIOUS |
(adj) meddling, excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, imperinent, obtrusive Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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OMINOUS |
(adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising |
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PINNACLE |
(n) a high peak or point Synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point |
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PREMEDITATED |
(adj) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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RAMPANT |
(adj) growing without check, running wild Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Antonyms: controlled, restrained |
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SOLACE |
(n) comfort, relief (v) to comfort, console Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset |
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STATELY |
(adj) dignified, majestic Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject |
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SUPPLE |
(adj) bending easily, bending with agility, readily adaptable Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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SUPPRESS |
(v) to stop by force, put down Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
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VENAL |
(adj) open to or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous |
