Final Vocab Test! Flashcards
(57 cards)
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Ruminate (v)
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to think deeply about something
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Synonyms of ruminate
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- contemplate
- consider
- dwell on
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Antonyms of ruminate
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- ignore
- neglect
- disregard
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Lax (adj)
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not strict, severe, or careful
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Synonyms of lax
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- lenient
- neglectful
- permissive
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Antonyms of lax
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- concerned
- watchful
guarded
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Other forms of lax
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- laxly (adv)
- laxness (n)
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Innocuous (adj)
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not harmful or injurious; not offensive
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Synonyms of innocuous
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- painless
- inoffensive
- harmless
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Antonyms of innocuous
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- damaging
- harmful
-obnoxious
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Other forms of innocuous
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- innocuously (adv)
- innocuousness (n)
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Loquacious (adj)
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tending to talk a great deal
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Synonyms of loquacious
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- wordy
- talkative
- long-winded
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Antonyms of loquacious
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- quiet
-silent - restrained
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Other forms of loquacious
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- loquaciously (adv)
- loquaciousness (n)
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Protrude (v)
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to extend beyond or above a surface
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Synonyms of protrude
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- jut
- stick out
- poke
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Antonyms of protrude
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- compress
- contract
- shrink
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Other forms of protrude
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protrusion (n)
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Ebullient (adj)
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cheerful and full of energy; lively
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Synonyms of ebullient
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- effervescent
- chipper
- enthusiastic
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Antonyms of ebullient
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- depressed
- unhappy
- down
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Other forms of ebullient
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ebulliently (adv)
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Sagacious (adj)
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keen in sens; wise; smart
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Synonyms of sagacious
- clever
- intelligent
- witty
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Antonyms of sagacious
- careless
- foolish
- ignorant
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Other forms of sagacious
- sagaciously (adv)
- sagaciousness (n)
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Petulant (adj)
rude in speech or behavior; childish
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Synonyms of petulant
- crabby
- snippy
- grumpy
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Antonyms of petulant
- friendly
- agreeable
- easy-going
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Other forms of petulant
petulantly (adv)
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Malinger (v)
to pretend or exaggerate illness to get out of doing work
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Synonyms of malinger
- dally
- delay
- furlough
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Antonyms of malinger
- hustle
- labor
- drudge
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Other forms of malinger
malingerer (n)
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Unprecedented (adj)
never done or known before
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Synonyms of unprecedented
- unparalleled
- unusual
- groundbreaking
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Antonyms of unprecedented
- normal
- common
- known
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Other forms of unprecedented
unprecedentedly (adv)
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Irk (v)
to irritate or annoy
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Synonyms of irk
- aggravate
- bother
- bug
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Antonyms of irk
- calm
- delight
- soothe
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Scrutinize (v)
to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
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Synonyms of scrutinize
- investigated
-dissect
- analyze
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Antonyms of scrutinize
- glance at
- peek
- skim
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Other forms of scrutinize
scrutiny (n)
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Quell (v)
- to end or stop, typically by using force
- to calm or reduce
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Synonyms of of quell
- extinguish
-stifle
- silence
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Antonyms of quell
- build up
- encourage
- aggravate
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Angst (n)
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or intense worry
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Synonyms of angst
- distress
- uneasiness
- apprehension
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Antonyms of angst
- calmness
- confidence
- happiness
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Other forms of angst
angsty (adj)
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Indifferent (adj)
- without interest or concern; apathetic
- having no preference
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Synonyms of indifferent
- disinterested
- unconcerned
- neutral
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Antonyms of indifferent
- compassionate
- concerned
- interested
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Other forms of indifferent
- indifferently (adv)
- indifference (n)
