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56 Cards in this Set
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Definition:
to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit |
abate
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Synonyms:
diminish, decrease, subside, let up |
abate
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Antonyms:
intensify, inrease, magnify, wax |
abate
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Definition:
praise or flattery that is excessive |
adulation
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Synonyms:
adoration, idolization, hero-worship |
adulation
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Antonyms:
ridicule, derision, scorn, odium |
adulation
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Definition:
an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation |
anathema
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Synonyms:
malediction, imprecation, abomination |
anathema
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Antonyms:
benediction, blessing |
anathema
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Definition:
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom |
astute
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Synonyms:
shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily |
astute
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Antonyms:
obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb |
astute
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Definition:
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth |
avarice
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Synonyms:
cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness |
avarice
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Definition: deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
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culpable
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Synonyms:
guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy |
culpable
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Antonyms:
blameless, innocent, laudable, meritorious |
culpable
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Definition:
tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone |
dilatory
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Synonyms:
stalling, slow, tardy, laggard |
dilatory
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Antonyms:
prompt, punctual, speedy, expiditious |
dilatory
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Definition:
conspicuous, standing out from the mass in an unfavorable sense |
egregious
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Synonyms:
glaring, flagrant, blatant |
egregious
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Antonyms:
unnoticeable, paltry, piddling |
egregious
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Definition:
to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous |
equivocate
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Synonyms:
to talk out of both sides of one's mouth, palter, hedge |
equivocate
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Antonyms:
to speak one's mind plainly |
equivocate
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Definition:
vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy |
evanescent
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Synonyms:
ephemeral, transient, transitory |
evanescent
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Antonyms:
everlasting, immortal, imperishable |
evanescent
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Definition:
unable to make up one's mind, hesitating |
irresolute
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Synonyms:
indecisive, vacillating, wavering |
irresolute
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Antonyms:
determined, decisive, unwavering |
irresolute
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Definition:
cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct |
nebulous
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Synonyms:
hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, vague, murky, opaque, indeterminate |
nebulous
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Antonyms:
definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused |
nebulous
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Definition:
one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience |
novice
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Synonyms:
neophyte, tyro, trainee, apprentice |
novice
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Antonyms:
veteran, past master, pro, expert |
novice
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Definition:
extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency |
penury
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Synonyms:
destitution, want, indigence |
penury
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Antonyms:
affluence, abundance, luxury, opulence |
penury
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Definition:
done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious |
pretentious
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Synonyms:
inflated, ostentatious, affected |
pretentious
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Antonyms:
unassuming, unaffected, modest |
pretentious
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Definition:
to review a series of facts; to sum up |
recapitulate
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Synonyms:
review, summarize, sum up, go over |
recapitulate
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Definition:
to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence |
resuscitate
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Synonyms:
revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate |
resuscitate
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Definition:
untidy, dirty, careless |
slovenly
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Synonyms:
unkempt, slatternly, slipshod, lax |
slovenly
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Antonyms:
neat, tidy, careful, meticulous |
slovenly
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Definition:
something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence |
supposition
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Synonyms:
assumption, presumption, hypothesis |
supposition
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Definition:
inactive, sluggish, dull |
torpid
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Synonyms:
sluggish, lethargic, otiose, languid |
torpid
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Antonyms:
energetic, dynamic, vigorous |
torpid
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