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25 Cards in this Set
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Abet
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Support and encourage something Incite Instigate* Provoke
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... the aid and abet policies of previous administrations... |
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Abate
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To decrease in force or intensity To put an end to
Subside* Taper off
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It is far riskier economically to ignore climate change than to act to abate it. |
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Attain |
To reach an end or come into possession of Achieve Procure* Reap Secure |
... help people to attain their goals and ends. |
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Acquiesce |
To accept or submit passively
Consent Agree Accede
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In order for it to be closed on Saturday, both managers would have to acquiesce |
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Accede |
To express approval or give consent
Come round Agree
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The government acceded to their demands
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Discreet |
Having or showing good judgement in conduct and speech Intelligent Prudent Unobtrusive Unnoticeable |
Still the U.S. presence in Cambodia is, for the most part, limited and discreet. |
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Demarcate |
To set apart Distinguish Delimit |
Demarcating teachers as mentor, master and model teachers based on their level of education |
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Judicious |
Having, exercising ot characterized by sound judgement
Prudent Expedient* Wise
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... be a little more judicious with your role choices. |
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Zenith |
Culminating point Apex Summit Pinnacle Crown* Crescendo* |
Another man at the zenith of power clings to virtue and a hunger for conformity |
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Conformity |
Correspondence in form, manner or character
Accordance |
Progressive attitudes were meant to free society from the dangers of conformity |
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Proclaim |
To declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly or defiantly
Announce Herald Placard* Publicize
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Enormous all-capital letters in the front windows proclaim the bank is now open. |
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Detract |
Reduce to make something less good
Diminish
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All that make-up she wears actually detracts her from her beauty. |
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Confer |
To compare views or take counsel
Confabulate* Consult
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The officials were conferring with allies. |
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Confound |
Perplex Confuse Amaze Baffle Bamboozle Disorient Discombobulate* |
The inflation figure confounded economic analysts |
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Solidarity |
Unity based on common interests or objectives
Unanimity
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Messages of condolence and solidarity were sent to the relatives of the victims. |
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Expound |
Explain in detail or set forth an argument
Demonstrate Elucidate* Illustrate
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Since he would not expound, that would indeed be nothing more than an assumption. |
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Probe |
Investigation Delve Explore Inquire
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Detectives questioned him, probing for any inconsistencies in his story. |
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Indispensable |
Absolutely necessary Essential Vital Integral* Imperative |
Family is sacred, education is indispensable, and religious tolerance is innate. |
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Corroborate |
To support evidence or authority
Certify Approve Validate
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The witness had corroborated the boy's account of the attack. |
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Unsightly |
Unpleasant Ugly Vile Rancid Repugnant |
Food and wine will flow, creating the potential for spills and unsightly stains. |
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Contention |
A point maintained in a debate or argument |
It is his contention that allowing a casino to be built would not be in the best interests of the city. |
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Impediment |
Obstacle Deterrent* Handicap Hurdle |
Hyundai hopes it will remove an impediment to getting reluctant customers to buy. |
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Expansive |
Broad Vast Far-flung Wide |
Chu gutted the place and the new design has given it a sleek but expansive look. |
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Delineate |
To describe with accuracy or in detail
Depict Portray Set out*
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They must delineate the steps to be taken by the government.
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Stilted |
Stiff and self-conscious or unnatural
Uneasy Inelegant* |
His English is good, but stilted and thick with accent, his voice deep and low. |
