vocab 11 Flashcards

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adequate

A

sufficient, enough

ant- insufficient

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2
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ajar

A

partly open

ant- closed tight, shut, wide open

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3
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dialogue

A

a conversattion between two or more people, an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
ant- monologue, soliloquy

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4
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emblem

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a symbol, sign, token

ant- none

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5
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gigantic

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huge, giant, immense

ant- tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive

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havoc

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very great destruction, ruin, great confusion and disorder

ant- peace and quiet, calm, order

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7
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hearth

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the floor of a fireplace, the fireside as a symbol of the home and family

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8
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implore

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to beg earnestly

ant- demand forcefully, clamor for

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9
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infamous

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very wicked, disgraceful, shameful

ant- glorious, splendid, illustrious, praiseworthy

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10
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innumerable

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too many to count, without number

ant- countable, few in number

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11
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lax

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not strict, careless, lacking discipline, not tense relaxed

ant- stict, vigilant

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12
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mar

A

to spoil, damage, injure

ant- beautify, embellish, repair

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13
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misdemeanor

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a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony, any minor misbehavior or misconduct
ant- felony, serious crime

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14
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mull

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to think about, ponder, to grind or mix, to heat and flavor with spices
ant- none

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15
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narrative

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a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story
ant- none

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16
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overture

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an opening move toward negotiation or action, a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
ant- finale, postlude

17
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pact

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an agreement, treaty

ant- none

18
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stalemate

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a situation in wich further action by either of two opponents is impossible, to bring to a standstill
ant-victory, defeat

19
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vindictive

A

bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge
ant- forgiving, relenting

20
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wilt

A

to become limp and drooping, wither, to loose strength and vigor
ant- flourish, bloom, sprout, perk up, revive