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20 Cards in this Set
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Approbation (noun): |
Definition: approval; commendation. Synonyms: admiration, approval Antonyms: denial, disagreement |
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Assuage (verb): |
Definition: soothe, relieve Synonyms: allay, alleviate Antonyms: aggravate. agitate |
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Coalition (noun): |
Definition: allied group. association Synonyms: affiliation, alliance Antonyms: detachment, disconnection |
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Decadence (noun): |
Definition: perversion; deterioration of morality Synonyms: corruption, debasement Antonyms: ascent, decency |
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Elicit (verb): |
Definition: draw out Synonyms: bring out, evoke Antonyms: give, placate |
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Expostulate (verb): |
Definition: reason with Synonyms: argue, dissuade \ Antonyms: agree, make peace |
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Hackneyed (adj): |
Definition: clichéd, tired Synonyms: banal, corny Antonyms: fresh, new |
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Hiatus (Noun): |
Definition: A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. Synonyms: interval, lapse Antonyms: closing, continuation |
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Innuendo (Noun):
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Definition: an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. Synonym: insinuation, hint Antonym: evidence, proof |
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Intercede (Verb): |
Definition: to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: Synonym: intrude, plead Antonym: leave alone |
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Jaded (adjective): |
Definition: dulled or satiated by overindulgence: Synonym: bored, tired Antonym: activated, fresh |
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Lurid (adjective): |
Definition: gruesome; horrible; revolting Synonym: exaggerated, grim Antonym: clean, delightful |
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Meritorious (adjective): |
Definition: deserving praise, reward, esteem, praiseworthy Synonym: exemplary, praiseworthy Antonym: corrupt, dishonorable |
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Petulant (adj): |
Definition: of a person or their manner childishly sulky or bad-tempered. Synonym: cranky, fractious, impatient Antonym: agreeable, cheerful, nice |
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Prerogative (noun): |
Definition: a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. Synonym: immunity, perquisite Antonym: duty, obligation |
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Provincial (adj): |
Definition: of or concerning a province of a country or empire. Synonym: local, rural, country Antonym: broad, city, liberal |
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Simulate (verb): |
Definition: imitate the appearance or character Synonym: replicate, reproduce, resemble Antonym: destroy, deal, meet |
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Umbrage (noun): |
Definition: offense; annoyance; displeasure: Synonym: anger, annoyance Antonym: calmness, cheer |
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Transcend (verb): |
Definition: to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: Synonym: eclipse, outstrip Antonym: surrender fail |
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Unctuous (adj): |
Definition: sycophantic Synonyms: groveling, ingratiating Antonyms: blunt, genuine |
