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Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms Flashcards

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Adjourn (SA)

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Synonyms: Postpone, discontinue
Antonyms: Open, call to order

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Alien (SA)

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Synonyms: (adj) Exotic
Antonyms: (adj) native, endemic

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Comely (SA)

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Synonyms: Good-looking, attractive, bonny
Antonyms: Plain, homely, ugly, repulsive

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Compensate (SA)

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Synonyms: Pay back, recompense, reimburse
Antonyms: Fail to reward, stiff

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Dissolute (SA)

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Synonyms: Dissipated, debauched, immoral, corrupt
Antonyms: Chaste, moral, seemly, proper

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Erratic (SA)

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Synonyms: Irregular, inconsistent
Antonyms: Steady, consistent, dependable

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Expulsion (SA)

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Synonyms: Ejection, removal, eviction
Antonyms: Admittance, admission

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Feint (SA)

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Synonyms: trick, ruse, subterfuge, bluff

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Fodder (SA)

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Synonyms: Provender

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Fortify (SA)

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Synonyms: reinforce, shore up
Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

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Illegible (SA)

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Synonyms: Unreadable, scribbled
Antonyms: Readable, distinct, clear

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Jeer (SA)

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Synonyms: (v) Laugh at, mock, taunt (n) gibe, insult
Antonyms: (v) Applaud, praise (n) Applause, plaudits

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Lucrative (SA)

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Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking
Antonyms: Unprofitable, losing, in the red

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Mediocre (SA)

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Synonyms: run-of-the-mill
Antonyms: Outstanding, distinguished

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Proliferate (SA)

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Synonyms: Multiply, mushroom, burgeon
Antonyms: Decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off

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Subjugate (SA)

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Synonyms: Subdue, vanquish
Antonyms: Be conquered, submit

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Sully (SA)

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Synonyms: Pollute, taint, smear
Antonyms: Cleanse, purify, decontaminate

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Tantalize (SA)

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Synonyms: tempt, lead on, make one’s mouth water
Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

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Terse (SA)

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Synonyms: Succinct, crisp, short and sweet
Antonyms: Wordy, diffuse, prolix

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Unflinching (SA)

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Synonyms: Resolute, steadfast, unwavering
Antonyms: Irresolute, wavering, vacillating

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