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Scholarship Voc. Lesson 8 Flashcards

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Aspect

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Definition- Distinct part of something
Synonym: Characteristic, phase
Antonym: Blurry

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Audacious

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Definition: Recklessly daring
Synonym: Fearless, bold
Antonym: Scared, cowardly

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Avarice

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Definition: Desire to gain and hoard wealth
Synonym: Greediness, cupidity
Antonym: Generous, giving

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Balmy

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Definition: Mild and refreshing
Synonym: pleasant, soothing
Antonym: Unpleasant, dull

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Confidential

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Definition: Imparted in confidence
Synonym: Secret, private
Antonym: Open, public

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Drab

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Definition: not bright or lively
Synonym: Dull, dreary
Antonym: Bright, colorful

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Fatuous

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Definition: Marked by witless
Synonym: Foolish, silly
Antonym: Serious, solemnly

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Ideal

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Definition: Exactly as one would wish
Synonym: Perfect, flawless
Antonym: Foible, flaw

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Intercede

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Definition: Attempt to reconcile differences
Synonym: Mediate, intervene
Antonym: Ignore

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Mood

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Definition: Persons emotional state at a particular time
Synonym: Temper,humor
Antonym: Indifferent

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Morsel

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Definition: Small piece, quantity or amount
Synonym: Bite, scrap
Antonym: Meal

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Oblivious

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Definition: Lacking awareness or consciousness
Synonym: Unmindful, unaware
Antonym: Attention, aware

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Overlook

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Definition: Fail to notice or consider
Synonym: Miss, disregard
Antonym: See, notice

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Prank

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Definition: Trick of an amusing or playful nature
Synonym: Lark, caper
Antonym: Somber

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Rampant

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Definition: Exceeding all boundaries
Synonym: Wild, unrestrained
Antonym: Tame, calm

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Retaliate

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Definition: Get revenge
Synonym: Repay, reciprocate
Antonym: Intercede, consider

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Reverie

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Definition: Condition of being lost in thought
Synonym: Daydream, trance
Antonym: Aware, awake

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Scent

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Definition: Characteristic of smell
Synonym: Perfume, fragrance
Antonym: Smelly

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Speculate

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Definition: Take to be true on the basis of insufficient evidence
Synonym: Guess, surmise
Antonym: Know,

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Vindictive

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Definition: Inclined to seek revenge
Synonym: Vengeful, unforgiving
Antonym: Forgiving, respectful

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