synonyms 2 Flashcards

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respect(S)

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dignity/recognition/regard

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2
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rare(S)

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scarce/uncommon/unique

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rigour(V)(noun and verb)

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noun:”lacking in rigour
meticulousness/thoughtfulness
adj”rigours of something”
harshness/strictness

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4
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explore(S)

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delve into/traverse

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5
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marketing(S)

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hawking/offering/selling

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advertising(S)

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promotional/publicity

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peddling(V)

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selling

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loyalty(S)

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allegiance/devotion

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accustomed(S)

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used to/acclimatised

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customising(S)

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adapting/personalising

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alienates(S)

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closes off/estranges/excludes

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righteous(S)

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virtuous/upright/high-minded/have a moral code

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feeling(S)

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sensation/impression

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14
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repair the wrong

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make amends/compensations/restitution

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15
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blame(S)

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noun: guilt/accountability/responsibility/culpability
verb:
held him responsible/accountable/liable

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acknowledge(S)

A

admit/recognise

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17
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tyranny(V)

A

oppression

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18
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blur(S)

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hazy/fuzzy/been muddied

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shape(S)

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influence/mould

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the way which…(S)

A

fashion/manner

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21
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edited(S)

A

doctored/manipulated

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mislead(S)

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misdirect/misguide

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adhering to(S)

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heeding/respecting/upholding

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shame(S)(noun)

A

guilt/ignominy/remorse

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25
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nature (of)(S)

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makeup/state

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self-indulgent(V)

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doing what one wants especially when it comes to pleasure

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27
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impinge(V&S)

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  1. have a negative effect
  2. encroach on something
    pervades/intrude/infringe
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can(S)

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possible/achievable

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29
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meaning(S)

A

import/bearing

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30
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misrepresent(S)

A

distorting/warping

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31
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share(S)(in grp setting)

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collaborated/pooled on

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32
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excessively(S)

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unduly/inordinately/disproportionately

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33
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undermine(S)

A

subvert/thwarts/sabotage/threaten

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34
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attention(S)

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interest

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35
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apathy(S)

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indifference/lack of interest/concern

36
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follows (issues)(S)

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aware/keep abreast/stays updated

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charismatic(S)

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charming/fascinating

38
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aggressive(S)

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ferocious/violent

39
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exotic(S)

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alien/unfamiliar

40
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gruesome(V&S)

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causing repulsion or horror
grisly/ghastly/brutal

41
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prestige(S)

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high status/standing/reputation/image/regard

42
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brand(S)

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labels

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leading(S)

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prominent/influential/relevant

44
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regularly(S)

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constantly/frequently/usually

45
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type(S)

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kind/sort

46
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different(S)

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diverge/vary
assortment/mix

47
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more attached(S)

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increased affinity/grow closer

48
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forcibly(S)

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coercively

49
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misconceptions(V)

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flawed/mistaken assumptions/beliefs

50
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cheaper(S)

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affordable/cost-effective/economical

51
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spontaneous(S)

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due to sudden impulse without external stimulus
ad-hoc/impromptu/unplanned

52
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antiquity(V)

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time honoured importance/significance

53
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underprivileged(S)

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deprived/disadvantaged/underserved

54
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awareness(S)

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consciousness/sensitivity

55
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willing(S)

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choiceful/consenting

56
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unwitting(S)

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clueless/unknowing/unsuspecting

57
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graver(S)

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serious/severe

58
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trust(S)

A

confidence/faith

59
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aids one’s development(S)

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self-improvement/self-advancement/self-enhancement

60
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symbolise(S)

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celebrate/commemorate

61
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regularity(S)

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normalcy/structure

62
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conflicts(S)

A

altercations/strife

63
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preserve(S)

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conserve/maintain

64
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vague(S)

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nebulous/abstract

65
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resignation(V)

A

acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable

66
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truism(V)

A

something said too often to be interesting
platitude/cliche

67
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vaunted(V)

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praised/extolled/boasted of

68
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self-justificatory(S)

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validate/legitimise/rationalise their own right

69
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gravitas(V)

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dignity/respectability/credibility/seriouness

70
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rampant(S)

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uncontrolled/widespread/unchecked

71
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consent(S)

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authorisation/permission

72
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temerity(V&S)

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audacity/boldness/nerve

73
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curse(V&S)

A

thing that causes great suffering
bane/blight/scourge

74
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indifferent(S)

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nonchalant/apathetic/uncaring

75
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egregious(S)

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shocking/appalling/outrageous

76
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offends(S)

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upsets/affronted

77
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dependence(S)

A

reliance

78
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virtual(S)

A

non-physical/mediated

79
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risk(S)

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jeopardising/endangering

80
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deal with(S)

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cope with/attend to

81
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accountability(S)

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answerable/liable

82
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nurture(S)

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nourish/cultivate

83
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consumption(S)

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buying/purchasing

84
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flexible(S)

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variable/non-rigid

85
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potential(S)

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prospective

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