Synonyms 4 Flashcards

1
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deficiency

To be deficient of something, for example vitamins

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shortage

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2
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demonstrate

To display something

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show

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3
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denounce

To put someone down, to lock them away.

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condemn

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4
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deride

To make a joke of someone

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mock

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5
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desert

To leave, to abandon

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forsake

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despise

To tell someone off

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scorn

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7
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detest

To dislike

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hate

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8
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difficult

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hard

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9
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diminish

To make minimum

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lessen

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10
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diminutive

To make minute

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small

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11
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disaster

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calamity

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12
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disperse

To throw randomly

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scatter

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13
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drowsy

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sleepy

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14
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dubious

To not believe

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doubtful

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15
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dusk

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twilight

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16
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edible

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eatable

17
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elude

To dodge and hide

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escape

18
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eminent

The queen is eminent

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famous

19
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encircle

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surround

20
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endeavour

To try

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attempt