Vocab Test 1! Flashcards

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Encroach (verb)

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to trespass gradually on the property of another

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Synonyms of encroach

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  • barge in
  • interfere
  • trespass
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Antonyms of encroach

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  • keep off
  • give permission
  • ignore
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Tenacious (adjective)

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  • strong; unyielding
  • not easily pulled apart
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Synonyms of tenacious

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  • determined
  • persistent
  • relentless
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Antonyms of tenacious

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  • loose
  • weak
  • unreliable
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Abhor (verb)

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  • to reject something very strongly
  • to hate
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Synonyms of abhor

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  • despise
  • loathe
  • hate
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Antonyms of abhor

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  • admire
  • like
  • love
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Avarice (noun)

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extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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Synonyms of avarice

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  • greediness
  • acquisitiveness
  • rapacity
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Antonyms of avarice

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  • contentment
  • generosity
  • fulfillment
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Insolent (adjective)

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showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

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Synonyms of insolent

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  • imprudent
  • saucy
  • sassy
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Antonyms of insolent

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  • meek
  • shy
  • polite
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Fetid (adjective)

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smelling extremely unpleasant

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Synonyms of fetid

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  • foul
  • rancid
  • revolting
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Antonyms of fetid

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  • aromatic
  • clean
  • perfumed
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Trepidation (noun)

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a nervous or fearful feeling

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Synonyms of trepidation

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  • anxiety
  • worry
  • panic
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Antonyms of trepidation

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  • calm
  • composure
  • peace
22
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Nefarious (adjective)

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very wicked or evil

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Synonyms of nefarious

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  • villainous
  • heinous
  • atrocious
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Antonyms of nefarious

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  • good
  • admirable
  • virtuous
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Pandemonium (noun)

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wild and noisy disorder/confusion (because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)

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Synonyms of pandemonium

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  • chaos
  • anarchy
  • commotion
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Antonyms of pandemonium

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  • order
  • calm
  • harmony
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Vehemently (adverb)

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  • in a forceful, passionate manner
  • with great feeling
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Synonyms of vehemently

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  • fiercely
  • passionately
  • boldly
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Antonyms of vehemently

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  • calmly
  • coolly
  • enthusiastically
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Capitulate (verb)

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to surrender; to accept defeat

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Synonyms of capitulate

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  • give in
  • yield
  • acquiesce
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Antonyms of capitulate

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  • resist
  • hold out
  • fight
33
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Mellifluous (adjective)

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having a smooth, sweet, or flowing sound

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Synonyms of mellifluous

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  • lyrical
  • musical
  • soothing
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Antonyms of mellifluous

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  • harsh
  • unpleasant
  • cacophonous
36
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Hiatus (noun)

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a break or interruption in a time or process

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Synonyms of hiatus

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  • break
  • gap
  • interruption
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Antonyms of hiatus

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  • continuation
  • closure
  • return
39
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Effervescent (adjective)

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  • vivacious and enthusiastic
  • having bubbles or a lively quality
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Synonyms of effervescent

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  • bubbly
  • bouncy
  • high-spirited
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Antonyms of effervescent

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  • depressed
  • glum
  • restrained
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Ludicrous (adjective)

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  • so foolish or unreasonable that it is funny
  • ridiculous
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Synonyms of ludicrous

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  • absurd
  • comic
  • preposterous
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Antonyms of ludicrous

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  • humorless
  • lame
  • unfunny