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40 Cards in this Set
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adjourn (v.) |
S: postpone, discontinue |
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adjourn (v.) |
A: open, call to order |
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alien (adj.) |
S: exotic |
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alien (adj.) |
A: native, endemic |
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comely (adj.) |
S: good-looking, attractive, bonny |
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comely (adj.) |
A: plain. homely, ugly, repulsive |
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compensate (v.) |
S: pay back, recompense |
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compensate (v.) |
A: fail to reward, stiff |
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dissolute (adj.) |
S: dissipated, debauched, immoral, corrupt |
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dissolute (adj.) |
A: chaste, moral, seemly, proper |
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erratic (adj.) |
S: irregular, inconsistant |
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erratic (adj.) |
A: steady, consistent, dependable |
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expulsion (n.) |
S: ejection, removal, eviction |
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expulsion (n.) |
A: admittance, admission |
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feint (n.) |
S: trick, ruse, subterfuge, bluff |
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fodder (n.) |
S: provender |
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fortify (v.) |
S: reinforce, shore up |
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fortify (v.) |
A: weaken, undermine, sap, impair |
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illegible (adj.) |
S: unreadable, scribbled |
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illegible (adj.) |
A: readable, distinct, clear |
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jeer (v.) |
S: laugh at, mock, taunt |
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jeer (v.) |
A: applaud, praise |
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jeer (n.) |
S: gibe, insult |
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jeer (n.) |
A: applause, plaudits |
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lucrative (adj.) |
S: gainful, moneymaking |
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lucrative (adj.) |
A: unprofitable, losing, in the red |
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mediocre (adj.) |
S: run-of-the-mill |
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mediocre (adj.) |
A: outstanding, distinguished |
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proliferate (v.) |
S: multiply, mushroom, burgeon |
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proliferate (v.) |
A; decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off |
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subjugate (v.) |
S: subdue, vanquish |
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subjugate (v.) |
A: be conquered, submit |
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sully (v.) |
S: pollute, taint, smear |
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sully (v.) |
A: cleanse, purify, decontaminate |
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tantalize (v.) |
S: tempt, lead on, make one's mouth water |
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tantalize (v.) |
A: ratify, fulfill, gratify |
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terse (adj.) |
S: succinct, crisp, short and sweet |
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terse (adj.) |
A: wordy, diffuse, prolix |
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unflinching (adj.) |
S: resolute, steadfast, unwavering |
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unflinching (adj.) |
A: irresolute, wavering, vacillating |
