Synonyms Flashcards

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Interim

A

Intervening

Other words:
Meantime or meanwhile

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2
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Abode

A

A residence of some sort

Other meanings:
Home or house

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3
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Vendor

A

A person who sells something

Other meanings:
Salesman or trader

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4
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Beck

A

A small river

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5
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Awning

A

A sheet or canvas which is stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a window, doorway or deck.
Synonyms:
Canopy, Sunshade or Marquee

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Windcheater

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A waterproof jacket with a fitted waistband for outdoor wear

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Conceited

A

Proud of yourself
Synonyms:
Vain, Narcisstic, self-centred, egotistic

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Overt

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Shown plainly(not secret or hidden)
Synonyms:
Undisguised, unconcealed

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Prudent

A

Showing something with care
Synonyms:
Wisdom

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Banal

A

Lacking in originality (to be obvious and boring)
Synonyms:
Ordinary, trite, platitudinous, common

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Fervent

A

Having/Displaying a passionate intensity
Synonyms:
Emotional, spirited, intense, passionate, impassioned.

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12
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Understated

A

Describe something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is
Synonyms:
Underemphasise, under-rate, minimize

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13
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Evaluate

A

Form an idea of the amount, number or value of something.
Synonym:
Assess

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14
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Zealous

A

Having or showing passion
Synonyms:
Fervent, passionate, devoted

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Trite

A

Lacking originality
Synonyms:
Banal, common, predictable, ordinary

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Illustrious

A

Well known, respected and admired for past achievements.
Synonyms:
Notable, eminent, paramount, influential, important, distinguished

17
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Volatile

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  1. Easily evaporated at normal temperatures
  2. Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably (for the worst)
    Synonyms:
    Tense, fraught, strained, uneasy, turbulent, explosive
18
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Discreet

A

Careful and prudent (wise) in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
Synonyms:
Careful, circumspect, cautious, wary, guarded

19
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Segregated

A

Set apart from things.
Synonyms:
Separated, isolated, divided.

20
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Secluded

A

Not seen or visited by many people (sheltered and private)
Synonyms:
Concealed, hidden, undisturbed

21
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Encompassed

A

Surround or hold/have within
Synonyms:
Enclose, encircle, surround, border

22
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Tedious

A

Too slow, long or dull
Synonyms:
Tiresome, monotonous, boring, banal

23
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Surpass

A

To be greater than
Synonyms:
Excel, exceed, transcend

24
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Conspicuous

A

Clearly visible
Synonyms:
Noticeable, detectable, perceptible, clear, visible

25
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Obtrusive

A

Noticeable or prominent
Synonyms:
Conspicuous, obvious, pronounced