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27 Cards in this Set
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elude
definition |
v. to escape notice, to get away from
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elude
syn. |
avoid, evade, lose
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elude
ant. |
attract
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fallow
definition |
adj. inactive, unproductive
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fallow
syn. |
idle, barren
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fallow
ant. |
fertile, productive
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blight
definition |
n. anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation.
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blight
syn. |
affliction, disease
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blight
ant. |
enhancement
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obsequy
def. |
n. a funeral rite or ceremony
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denizen
definition |
n. an occupant, inhabitant
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denizen
syn. |
resident
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denizen
ant. |
emigrant, alien
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fealty
definition |
n. obligated loyalty or faithfulness
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fealty
syn. |
devotion, fidelity, allegiance
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fealty
ant. |
emigration, alien
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entice
syn. |
tempt, lure
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entice
ant. |
discourage
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gratify
definition |
v. to please
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gratify
syn. |
satisfy, indulge
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gratify
ant. |
displease, disappoint
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laggard
definition |
n. a slow person, especially one who falls behind
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laggard
syn. |
straggler, dawdler
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laggard
ant. |
leader
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gambit
definition |
n. maneuver or action used to gain and advantage
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gambit
syn. |
strategy, ploy, maneuver
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gambit
ant. |
blunder
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