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10 Cards in this Set
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hackneyed
The hackneyed potato chips tasted aweful since the bag was no sealed tightly. |
Definition: worn-out, overused, stale, trite
Antonyms: fresh, new, unused, fledgling |
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sagacious
The sagacious incumbent knew precisely how to campaign and win the election. |
Definition: intelligent, wise, sensible, shrewd
Antonyms: stupid, unwise |
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decadence
There seems to be a continual decadence among high school students on achievement tests. |
Definition: a decline, decay, moral deterioration
Antonyms: incline, appreciation, uprise |
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surreptitious
The suspect was being very surreptitious with his comments during the police interrogation. |
Definition: secretive, hidden, discreet, sly, clandestine
Antonyms: open, indiscreet, outward |
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dearth
There is a dearth of licensed surveyors because many have recently retired. |
Definition: shortage, scarcity, lack, few
Antonyms: plethora, abundance, many, copiousness |
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torpor
The double practices left most of the squad in a state of torpor. |
Definition: sluggishness, drowsiness, tire
Antonyms: energy, spirit, vivaciousness, liveliness |
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querulous
The kids were querulous when it was raining during there recess time. |
Definition: discontented, complaining, whining, argumentative, restless
Antonyms: satisfied, content, accepting |
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reproach
The officer's reproach was not warranted since the man had done nothing illegal. |
Definition: a rebuke, blame, expression of disapproval
Antonyms: approval, praise, honor |
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parsimonious
The parsimonious man only brought enough money for his meal, leaveing no tip for the waiter. |
Definition: stingy, cheap, thrifty, miserly
Antonyms: extravagent, prodigal, wasteful |
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misanthrope
The misanthrope will not allow anyone to work with him since he doesn't trust them. |
Definition: a person who hates or distrusts humans, an antisocial person.
Antonyms: social butterfly, lover of people, one who trusts everyone |
