Unit 5 Synonyms Flashcards by mary w | Brainscape

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strengthen, firm up, merge

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consolidate

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tale, story, sketch, vignette, yarn

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anecdote

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(adj.) false, phony, bogus

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counterfeit

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manageable, teachable, pliant

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docile

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control, govern, outlook

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dominate

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plead, beseech

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entreat

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imperfect, errant

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fallible

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capricious, inconsistent, faithless

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fickle

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(n.) runaway, deserter; (adj.) elusive

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fugitive

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filthy, sooty, soiled, dirt-encrusted

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grimy

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speck, dab, jot, bit, smidgen

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iota

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(v.) rough up, manhandle, batter

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maul

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glowing, brilliant, dazzling, resplendent

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radiant

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countrified, rustic

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rural

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considerable, tangible, big

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substantial

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skillful, diplomatic, discreet

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tactful

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monkey with, fool with, mess with

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tamper

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farthest, furthest, terminal

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ultimate

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doubtfulness, unsureness, hesitation

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uncertainty

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possibility, capability

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potential