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8 Cards in this Set
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lawless
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having no laws
Synonyms: disorderly We can't leave in a lawless society. His lawless attitude got him in trouble and sent him to jail. |
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coarse
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inferior quality
composed of large particles Synonym: uncultivated His table manners were coarse. The sandpaper has a very coarse grain to it. |
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advertise
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inform, notify
Synonym: publicize I do not like to advertise my business. The radio station advertised a new pop. |
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inevitable
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incapable of being avoided
Synonyms: unavoidable It was inevitable that Romeo and Juliet would die. Since I didn't do the homework it was inevitable that I flunked the class |
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comic
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to make laughter or amusement
He always tells funny jokes, he is quite a comic. The comic book character was a bizarre creature that could fly. |
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derision
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ridicule
Her derision of my outfit embarrassed me. The teacher's derision of my project made me angry. |
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glamorize
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charming or attractive
My best friend glamorized me for the prom. I glamorized my sweater by sewing on small pearls. |
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heartily
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giving full support
Synonym: abundant After being lost in the woods for 1 day he ate heartily. She ate heartily when he took her out to her favorite restaurant. |
