Section 5 Word Groups. Flashcards
1
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Weaken or Destroy
A
deplete undermine debilitate annihilate obliterate deface atrophy pulverize eradicate expunge efface raze enervate wane stultify subvert quench
2
Q
Accumulate or Come Together
A
merge amass cohesion converge coalesce convene aggregate confluence hoard congeal garner
3
Q
Showy
A
flamboyant gaudy ostentatious ornate flaunt tawdry garish florid
4
Q
Peaceful and Quiet
A
tranquil serene sedate repose placid equanimity halcyon
5
Q
Bog Down or Entangle
A
snare mire embroil enmesh quagmire
6
Q
Inconsistent or Abnormal
A
eccentric
aberration
incongruous
anomalous
7
Q
Shy
A
demure
reticent
timorous
diffident
8
Q
Devoted to Pleasure
A
indulgent
hedonistic
epicure
9
Q
Intense Effort or Hardworking
A
industrious diligent tenacious vehement ardent/ ardor zealous fervent/ fervor assiduous indefatigable
10
Q
Unselfish
A
benevolent philanthropy magnanimous largess benefactor altruistic