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25 Cards in this Set
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Accede |
To yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms: demur, balk atbra |
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Brandish |
To wave or flourish menacingly or vigorously Synonyms:swing, shake Antonyms: YOU LUCKED OUT! |
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Comprise |
To include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass Antonyms: exclude |
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Deft |
Skillful; nimble Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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Destitute |
Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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Explicit |
Definite; clearly stated Synonyms: distinct, forthright, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
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Extirpate |
To tear up be the roots; to destroy Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, excise Antonyms: implant, sow, fester |
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Inopportune |
Coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: Ill timed, inconvenient, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |
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Ironic |
Suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what happens; sarcastic Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal |
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Musty |
Stale; moldy SYNONYMS: hackneyed, antiquated ANTONYMS: sweet smelling, up to date |
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Musty |
Stale; moldy SYNONYMS: hackneyed, antiquated ANTONYMS: sweet smelling, up to date |
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Officious |
Meddling; excessively forward in offering devices or assuming authority SYNONYMS: meddlesome, prying, impertinent ANTONYMS: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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Ominous |
Unfavorable; threatening; of a bad omen SYNONYMS: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ANTONYMS: propitious, auspicious, promising |
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Ominous |
Unfavorable; threatening; of a bad omen SYNONYMS: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ANTONYMS: propitious, auspicious, promising |
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Pinaccle |
A high point SYNONYMS: apex, apogee ANTONYMS: nadir, perigee, low point |
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Premiditated |
Pre planned SYNONYMS: rehearsed ANTONYMS: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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Rampant |
Growing without check, running wild SYNONYMS: widespread, extravagant, prevalent ANTONYMS: controlled, restrained |
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Rampant |
Growing without check, running wild SYNONYMS: widespread, extravagant, prevalent ANTONYMS: controlled, restrained |
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Solace |
Comfort SYNONYMS: soothe, reassure, cheer up ANTONYMS: vex, aggravate, upset |
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Staely |
Dignified; majestic SYNONYMS: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant ANTONYMS: humble, servile, abject |
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Stately |
Dignified; majestic SYNONYMS: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant ANTONYMS: humble, servile, abject |
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Supple |
Bending easily; servile; adaptable SYNONYMS: pliable, pliant ANTONYMS: rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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Suppress |
To stop by force SYNONYMS: subdue, stifle, squelch, quash ANTONYMS: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
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Venal |
Open to or marked by bribery or corruption SYNONYMS: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary ANTONYMS: incorruptible, scrupulous |
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Brandish |
