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Unit 2 11-20 Flashcards

1
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Groundless

A

without any good reason or cause, unjustified

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2
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Groundless - synonyms

A

baseless, unsupported

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Groundless - antonyms

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well-founded, reasonable, justified

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Hypocrite

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a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person

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Hypocrite - synonyms

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phony, charlatan, fraud

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Incomprehensible

A

impossible to understand

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Incomprehensible - synonyms

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baffling, confusing, bewildering

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Incomprehensible - antonyms

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understandable, clear, plain, intelligible

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Manipulate

A

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage.

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Manipulate - synonyms

A

work, maneuver, exploit, influence

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Maximum

A

(n) the greatest possible amount or degree; (adj) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree.

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Maximum - synonyms

A

largest, highest, utmost

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Maximum - antonyms

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least, lowest, minimum, smallest

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Mimic

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(n) a person who does imitations; (v) to imitate; to make fun of

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Mimic - synonyms

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(n) copycat, impersonator; (v) parrot, impersonate

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Ruffle

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(v) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; (n) a gathered strip of material used for trimming edges

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Ruffle - synonyms

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(v) disturb; (n) frill

18
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Ruffle - antonyms

A

(v) smooth out, soothe

19
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Serene

A

peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic grand.

20
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Serene - synonyms

A

tranquil, composed, fair, august

21
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Serene - antonyms

A

agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement

22
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Sheepish

A

embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid.

23
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Sheepish - synonyms

A

shamefaced, meek

24
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Sheepish - antonyms

A

bold, saucy, brazen, confident

25
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Stamina

A

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power.

26
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Stamina - synonym

A

endurance

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