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96 Cards in this Set
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facsimile |
an exact copy |
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synonyms facsimile |
replica, duplicate, reproduction |
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imbibe |
to drink, to take in, to absorb |
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synonym imbibe |
swallow, gulp, quaff, assimilate, digest |
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implacable |
to not be satisfied or pacified, unyielding |
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synonym implacable |
relentless, inexorable, unappeasable |
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infinitesimal |
to be small as to be almost immeasurable |
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synonym infinitesimal |
tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable |
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innocuous |
harmless, offensive |
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synonym innocuous |
feeble, impotent, unobjectionable |
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militate |
to have effect or force on or against someone |
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synonym militate |
counter, oppose, work against |
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patent |
exclusive rights over an invention, copy right |
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synonym patent |
an exclusive license |
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prowess |
distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability |
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synonym prowess |
valor, courage, heroism, mastery |
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sedate |
quiet, settled, tranquilizer |
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synonym sedate |
unruffled, composed, cool and collected |
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stentorian |
to extremely loud |
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synonym stentorian |
thundering, booming, deafening |
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stipulate |
to arrange specifically to require as a condition of agreement |
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synonym stipulate |
specify, contract, provide for |
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ultimatum |
final proposal or statement of condition |
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synonym ultimatum |
final terms |
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alacrity |
a cheerful readiness or brisk eager action |
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synonym alacrity |
promptness, willgness, dispatch, celerity |
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alleviate |
to relieve or make more bearable |
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synonym alleviate |
lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage |
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antithesis |
the direct opposite or a sharp contact |
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synonym antithesis |
contrary, antipode |
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appall |
to fill with dismay or borrow |
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synonym prowess |
valor, courage, heroism, mastery |
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sedate |
quiet, settled, tranquilizer |
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synonym sedate |
unruffled, composed, cool and collected |
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stentorian |
to extremely loud |
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synonym stentorian |
thundering, booming, deafening |
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stipulate |
to arrange specifically to require as a condition of agreement |
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synonym stipulate |
specify, contract, provide for |
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ultimatum |
final proposal or statement of condition |
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synonym ultimatum |
final terms |
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alacrity |
a cheerful readiness or brisk eager action |
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synonym alacrity |
promptness, willgness, dispatch, celerity |
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alleviate |
to relieve or make more bearable |
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synonym alleviate |
lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage |
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antithesis |
the direct opposite or a sharp contact |
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synonym antithesis |
contrary, antipode |
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appall |
to fill with dismay or borrow |
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synonym appall |
shock, stun, stupefy, horrify |
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bellicose |
to be have a warlike or temperament or quarrelsome |
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synonym bellicose |
agressive , combative , beligerante |
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disparage |
to belittle, speak slightly of, to undervalue |
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synonym disparage |
degrade, decry, rundown, underrate |
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dissonant |
not in harmony, disagreeing, at odds |
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synonyms of dissonant |
grating, strident, unmelodious, irreconcilable |
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droll |
to be amusingly odd |
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synonyms of droll |
comical, humorous, whimsical, zany |
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edict |
an order issued by someone in authority |
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SYNONYMS of edict |
command, decree, proclamation |
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elucidate |
to clarify or explain |
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synonyms of elucidate |
interpret, expound, explicate |
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laud |
to praise |
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synonyms of laud
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hail, extol, glorify, exalt |
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loll |
to act in a lazy manner, to lounge, to recline, or to lounge |
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sYNONYMS of loll |
loaf, louter, sag, dangle |
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loquacious |
talkative, wordy, fond of talking |
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synonyms of loquacious |
gossipy, voluble, garrulous, long-winded |
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magnanimous |
to be generous in forgiving or about small meanness |
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synonyms of magnanimous |
unselfish, charitable, noble, big hearted |
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mandatory |
to be required or obligatory |
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synonyms of mandatory |
compulsory, requisite, imperative |
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nondescript |
to be ordinary, not outstanding, or not easily classified |
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synonyms of nondescript |
plain, unremarkable, unresponsive |
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phlegmatic |
to be slow-moving, sluggish, or unemotional |
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synonyms of phlegmatic |
lethargic, indolent, torpid, stolid, impassive |
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rescind |
to repeal or cancel |
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synonym rescind |
withdraw, revoke, retract, annul |
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vivacious |
to be lively, sprightly, and full of energy |
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synonyms of vivacious |
spirited, animated, ebullient |
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whet |
to sharpen put on edge or to make keen and eager |
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synonym whet |
hone, excite, stimulate |
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antipathy |
(n) a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
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synonyms of antipathy? |
hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood |
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applicable |
(adj) to be capable of being applied, relevant, suitable |
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synonyms of applicable? |
appropriate, fit, apt, apposite |
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asset? |
something of value, a resource, an advantage |
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asset |
property, possession, holding, endowment |
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beset |
(v) to attack from all sides, to surround, hem in |
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beset |
assail, harass, badger, pester, torment |
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compassion |
sympathy for another's suffering, pity |
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synonyms of compassion? |
concern, commisseration, empathy |
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decorum |
(n) proper behavior, good taste, orderliness |
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synonyms of decorum |
seemingness, good form, propriety |
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duress |
compulsion by threat, forcible confinement |
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synonyms of duress? |
intimidation, coercion |
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exuberant |
(adj) to be high-spiritied, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant |
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synonyms of exuberant? |
lively, ebullient, irresponsible, lavish |
