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Vocab Quiz #1 Flashcards

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Indefatigable

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Persisting Tirelessly
Synonym: Diligent
Antonym: Sluggish

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Benevolent

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Showing Sympathy
Synonym: Considerate
Antonym: Cruel

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Cynical

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Distrusting the Motive of others
Synonym: Skeptical
Antonym: Hopeful/Trusting

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Posthumously

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Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: Award after Death
Synonym: Honoring
Antonym: Anti-Multian

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Enmity

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A feeling or condition of Hostility.
Synonym: Rivalry
Antonym: Friendship

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Vivacious

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Something that is lively and spirited.
Synonym: Cheerful
Antonym: Dull

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Sordid

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: More Degraded or Dirty.
Synonym: Vile
Antonym: Respectable

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Seclusion

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Private and away from people.
Synonym: Isolation
Antonym: Social

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Maxim

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A Mini Statement, the General Truth.
Synonym: Moto
Antonym: Euphemism

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Incite

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To Stir or Encourage.
Synonym: Provoke
Antonym: Discourage

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Apathy

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Lack of Interest or Enthusiasm.
Synonym: Unconcerned
Antonym: Enthusiasm

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Obstinate

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Stubborn for a Purpose.
Synonym: Stubborn
Antonym: Willing/Flexible

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Frugal

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Someone who is not wasteful economically.
Synonym: Prudent/Cheap
Antonym: Careless

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Aloof

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Reserved or disinterested.
Synonym: Distant
Antonym: Sociable

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Pretext

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose.
Synonym: Bluff
Antonym: Reality

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Eminent

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Standing Above others.
Synonym: Illustrious/Renowned
Antonym: Respectful

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Tyrant

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: A Ruler of abuses complete power.
Synonym: Dictator/Bully
Antonym: Follower/Worker/Democract

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Ignominious

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Deserving or causing public shamefulness.
Synonym: Embarrassing
Antonym: Respectful

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Capitulate

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: Ceased to Resist.
Synonym: Surrender
Antonym: Conquer

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Taciturn

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Part of Speech: ADJ
Definition: Reserved or Shy.
Synonym: Silent/Shy
Antonym: Wordy/Talky

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