Unit 1-3 Antonyms Flashcards by Jenna B | Brainscape

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disapproval, condemnation, censure

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approbation

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intensify, aggravate, exacerbate

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assuage

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splinter group

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coalition

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rise, growth, maturation

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decadence

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repress, quash, squelch, stifle

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elicit

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new, fresh, novel, original

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hackneyed

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continuity, continuation

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hiatus

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direct statement

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innuendo

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unspoiled, uncloyed

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jaded

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pleasant, attractive, appealing, wholesome

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lurid

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blameworthy, reprehensible

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meritorious

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amiable, placid

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petulant

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cosmopolitan, broad-minded

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provincial

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pleasure, delight, satisfaction

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umbrage

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gruff, blunt

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unctuous

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worsen, aggravate, exacerbate

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ameliorate

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confusion, embarrassment, abrashment

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aplomb

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unadorned, simple, plain, austere

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bombastic

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mature, grown-up, polished, sophisticated

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callow

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discourage, advise against, deprecate

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exhort

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stay in bounds, comply

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infringe

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humiliate oneself

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ingratiate

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extrinsic, external, outward

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intrinsic

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acclaim, glorify, extol

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inveigh

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energy, vitality, animation, liveliness

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lassitude

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doomsday

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millenium

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mundane, common, public, exoteric

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occult

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wary, circumspect

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precipitate

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lenient, mild, lax, permissive

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stringent

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relish, savor, esteem

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abominate

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essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

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adventitious

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straight, direct, as the crow flies

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circuitous

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feel no sympathy for

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commiserate

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allow, permit

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enjoin

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hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

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expedite

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peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

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ferment

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deliberate, intentional

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inadvertent

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actual, exorbitant

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nominal

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positive, definite, committed

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noncommittal

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inability, incapacity

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proclivity

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excitability, hysteria, flappability

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sangfroid

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supportive, faithful, allegiant

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seditious

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strong, solid, substantial, valid

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tenuous

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bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

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vitriolic

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coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm

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wheedle