English: Lfu3 Vocabulary Cards

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Abominate

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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for

synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem

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Acculturation

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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another.

Synonyms: adaptation
Antonyms: None

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Adventitious

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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character.

Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

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Ascribe

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(v.) to assign or refer to

Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute
Antonyms: None

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Circuitous

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(adj.) round about; not direct

Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies

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Commiserate

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(v.) to sympathize with; have pity or sorrow; share a feeling of distress.

Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
Antonyms: feel no sympathy for

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Enjoin

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(v.) to direct or order.

Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
Antonyms: allow, permit

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Expedite

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(v.) to make easy; cause to progress faster.

Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

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Expiate

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(v.) to make amends; to make up for

Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparations
Antonyms: None

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Ferment

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(n.) a state of great excellence, agitation or turbulence. (v.) to be in or working to such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical reaction

Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest
Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity.

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Inadvertent

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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental.

Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered
Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated

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Nominal

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(adj.) Existing in name only; not real.

Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential.
Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive

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Noncommittal

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(adj.) not decisive or definite.

Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest.
Antonyms: Positive, definite, committed

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Peculate

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(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust.

Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
Antonyms: None

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Proclivity

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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency

Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
Antonyms: inability or incapacity

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sangfroid

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(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability

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Seditious

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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority.

Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant

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Tenuous

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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense.

Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid

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Vitriolic

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(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting.

Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

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Wheedle

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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end.

Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm