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20 Cards in this Set
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adverse |
SYNONYMS: difficult, trying ANTONYMS: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial |
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arid |
SYNONYMS: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative ANTONYMS: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush |
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assailant |
SYNONYMS: assaulter, mugger ANTONYMS: victim, prey |
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billow |
SYNONYMS: (n.) breaker; (v.) surge, bulge, balloon ANTONYMS: (n.) trough; (v.) deflate, collapse |
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confront |
SYNONYMS: face, encounter ANTONYMS: avoid, evade, sidestep |
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constrain |
SYNONYMS: pressure, confine, limit ANTONYMS: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax |
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contemporary |
SYNONYMS: (adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer ANTONYMS: (adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique |
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depict |
SYNONYMS: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate |
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disinterested |
SYNONYMS: impartial, unbiased ANTONYMS: partial, biased |
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encompass |
SYNONYMS: surround, envelop, comprise ANTONYMS: leave out, exclude |
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groundless |
SYNONYMS: baseless, unsupported ANTONYMS: well-founded, reasonable, justified |
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hypocrite |
SYNONYMS: phony, fraud |
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incomprehensible |
SYNONYMS: baffling, confusing, bewildering ANTONYMS: understandable, plain |
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manipulate |
SYNONYMS: work, maneuver, exploit, influence |
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maximum |
SYNONYMS: highest, utmost ANTONYMS: least, lowest, minimum, smallest |
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mimic |
SYNONYMS: (n.) copycat, impersonator; |
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ruffle |
SYNONYMS: (v.) disturb; (n.) frill ANTONYMS: (v.) smooth out, soothe |
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serene |
SYNONYMS: composed, fair ANTONYMS: agitated, troubled, inclement |
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sheepish |
SYNONYMS: shamefaced, meek ANTONYMS: bold, saucy, brazen |
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stamina |
SYNONYMS: endurance |
