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23 Cards in this Set
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invariably(adverb)
in-var'e-e-ble |
lakers invariably win the nba final every year.
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subconscious(adjective,noun)
sub-kon'shes |
when you are sleeping you are subconscious.
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ingenious(adjective)
in-jen'yes |
Plato was an ingenious scientist.
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equilibrium
ekwe-lib're-em |
balancebetween forces;stability
The equilibrium of the body comes from the spinal cord. |
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interminable(adjective)
in-tur'me-ne-bel |
Because of the interminable nature of the match last night i left before the end.
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eccentric(adjective)
ek-sen'trik |
The girl behavor towards the teacher was eccentric
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exorbitant(adjective)
ig-zor'bi-tent |
Because of the exorbitant price of the shirt i could not afford it.
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antithesis(noun)
an tith'i-sis |
contrast; opposite
The antithesis of good is dad. |
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antidote(noun)
an ti dot |
a substance that acts against poison
I used antidote when i was intoxicated. |
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exploit(verb)
ik-sploit'; |
I was exploited by my friend when we were living together.
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subordinate(adjective,noun)
se-bor'de-nit; |
The subordinate of the Secretary of State was aked to attend the Summit in Israel.
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autocratic(adjective)
o'te-krat'ek |
African leaders are autocratic
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impartial(adjective)
im-par'shel |
The judge was impartial with the case between John and Susan.
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revert(verb)
ri-vurt' |
John reverts to his old habit of smoking after stopping two months ago.
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autoboigraphy(noun)
o-to-bi-og're-fe |
The autobiography of Malcolm X.
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equitable(adjective)
ek'wi-te-bel |
fair, just
The hennepin court judge judgement was equitable. |
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subdue(verb)
seb-doo' |
The Germans subdue the French during World War I.
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reconcile(verb)
rek'en-sil' |
I reconcile with my friend yesterday after two years of problems.
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extricate(verb)
ek'stri-kat |
Some mine workers were extricated two month ago.
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antipathy(noun)
an-tip'ethe |
greathatred,opposition,ordisgust
I was antpathy with my brother that i had to move to my own apartment. |
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equivocal (adjective)
i-kwiv'e-kel |
The boy's equivocal statement towards the mother of his sister makes me to think he was the one who kills her.
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revelation(noun)
re'e-la'shen |
I got a revelation this morning that my friend has lost his sister.
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incongruous(adjective)
in-kong'groo-es |
Jenny yellow shirt look incongruous with her white pants and black shoes.
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