Synonyms Units 4-6 LA Flashcards

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Premonition

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Definition: A strong feeling something bad is going to happen.
Synonyms: Warning, feeling, hunch.

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Jurisdiction

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Definition: The power to make decisions or enforce laws.
Synonyms: Authority, control, rule.

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Indiscriminate

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Definition: Without careful choice or planning.
Synonyms: Random, careless, haphazard.

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Repercussion

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Definition: A result of something, especially a bad one.
Synonyms: Effect, outcome, consequence.

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Instill

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Definition: To gradually teach or put an idea into someone’s mind.
Synonyms: Teach, introduce, implant.

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Inaudible

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Definition: Too quiet to hear.
Synonyms: Silent, faint, muffled

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Plebeian

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Definition: Ordinary or common, often in a simple way.
Synonyms: Common, basic, everyday.

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Pseudonym

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Definition: A fake name, especially one an author uses.
Synonyms: Pen name, fake name, alias.

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Rehabilitate

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Definition: To bring back to normal, especially after being damaged.
Synonyms: Fix, restore, recover.

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Apparition

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Definition: A ghost or something that seems like one.
Synonyms: Ghost, spirit, phantom.

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Cower

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Definition: To crouch or shrink in fear.
Synonyms: Cringe, tremble, flinch.

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Obsess

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Definition: To think about something too much.
Synonyms: Worry, fixate, focus on.

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Sequel

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Definition: A story or event that comes after another.
Synonyms: Follow-up, continuation, next part.

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Retentive

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Definition: Able to remember things easily.
Synonyms: Remembering, absorbent, good memory.

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Bolster

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Definition: To give support or strength.
Synonyms: Strengthen, boost, support.

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Purge

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Definition: To get rid of something unwanted.
Synonyms: Clean out, remove, eliminate.

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Proximity

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Definition: Being close to something.
Synonyms: Nearness, closeness, distance.

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Prone

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Definition: Likely to do or experience something.
Synonyms: Likely, inclined, susceptible.

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Qualm

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Definition: A feeling of doubt or worry.
Synonyms: Doubt, unease, hesitation.

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Recourse

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Definition: A way to get help when in trouble.
Synonyms: Help, option, solution.