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Frangible (adj.)

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Fragile; easy to break

Mom seldom uses the ___, antique dishes in the china cabinet.

Syn: Delicate; breakable

Ant: Sturdy; strong

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Litany (n.)

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Any long, repetitive, or dull recital

The dissatisfied customer read a ____ of complaints to the company representative.

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Moratorium (n.)

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A suspension of activity; an authorized delay

The warring factions declared a ____ on combat during the peace talks.

Syn: Postponement; cessation

Ant: Rush; continuation

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Zealous (adj.)

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Fervent; fanatical

The ____ gardener planted so many flowers that a number of them did not have the necessary space in which to grow.

Syn: Passionate; enthusiastic

Ant: Uninterested; indifferent

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Desiccate (v.)

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To dry out; to remove moisture

Janet ____ flowers and then uses them to make wreaths.

Syn: Dehydrate

Ant: Moisten; dampen

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Wrenching (adj.)

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Causing mental or physical pain

The ____ photographs of the starving children prompted Mike to send a donation.

Syn: Distressing; agonizing

Ant: Pleasant; Comforting

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Replete (adj.)

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Full; abundant

The anglers were happy to find their stream ____ with trout.

Syn: Abounding; rife

Ant: Lacking; empty

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Interminable (adj.)

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Tiresome and long; seemingly endless

The last few hours of school before the holiday vacation seemed ____.

Syn: Tedious

Ant: Fleeting; limited

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Arable (adj.)

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Suitable for cultivation of land

Death Valley and the Badlands are both characterized by their lack of ____ soil.

Syn: Fecund; fertile

Ant: Barren; infertile

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Lugubrious (adj.)

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Mournful; gloomy

The ____ funeral scene temporarily interrupted the comic tone of the play.

Syn: Somber; depressing

Ant: Joyful

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Truncate (v.)

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To shorten

The candidate ____ his campaign because of a family illness.

Syn: Abridge; abbreviate

Ant: Lengthen; increase

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Ubiquitous (adj.)

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Occurring or seeming to occur everywhere; omnipresent

The camping trip was horrible; the mosquitoes were ____ and hungry.

Syn: Universal

Ant: Nonexistent

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Vernacular (n.)

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Everyday language

Using slang or ____ in a formal term paper is inappropriate.

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Equanimity (n.)

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Composure; calmness

Oddly enough, the plaintiff recounted the story of her attack with perfect ____.

Syn: Sangfroid; poise

Ant: Anxiety; agitation

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Camaraderie (n.)

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Rapport and goodwill

The coach attributed the team’s success to the ____ among the players.

Syn: Friendship; amity

Ant: Enmity; hostility

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Metamorphosis (n.)

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A transformation or dramatic change

That butterfly will experience a physical ____ as it passes from the pupa stage to the adult stage.

Syn: Mutation

Ant: Stasis

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Donnybrook (n.)

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A fight; an uproar

During the last minute of the close championship game, a referee’s foolish decision caused a ____ among the fans of both teams.

Syn: Brawl; quarrel; altercation

Ant: Agreement

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Nonchalant (adj.)

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Unconcerned; indifferent

The ____ banker looked at the million-dollar check as though he saw one every day.

Syn: Detached; relaxed

Ant: Excited; concerned; alarmed

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Vestige (n.)

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A trace or evidence of something that once existed

The rich vein of coal is a ____ of Earth’s lush, prehistoric forests.

Syn: Remanant; hint

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Interlocutor (n.)

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Someone who participates in a conversation

The delusional man wandered down the street, conversing with some invisible ____.

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Procrustean (adj.)

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Strictly disregarding individual differences or circumstances

The ____ teacher warned the class that he would accept no excuses for tardiness.

Syn: Ruthless; undiscriminating

Ant: Sympathetic; compassionate

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Stygian (adj.)

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Dark and forbidding

The ____ house, empty for decades, was often the source of unexpected phenomena.

Syn: Shadowy

Ant: Bright; illuminated

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Sophistry (n.)

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A deliberately deceptive or misleading argument

Syn: Chicanery; ruse

Ant: Truth

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Carte blanche (n.)

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Boundless authority; unlimited power to act

The secret agent had ____ to complete the extremely vital mission.

Syn: License; sanction; free rein

Ant: Restriction

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Incantation (n.)
A chant; a recited magical spell The sorceress uttered a long ____ as she mixed the magic potion. Syn: Invocation
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Cosmopolitan (adj.)
Worldly; sophisticated Brett longer to have the ____ lifestyle of an international investor. Syn: Cultured Ant: Provincial
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Rife (adj.)
Abundant; prevalent Syn: Overflowing; rampant Ant: Lacking; limited
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Nomenclature (n.)
Technical names or naming system in an art or science Students often spend hours memorizing the ____ of organic chemistry. Syn: Terminology
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Brigand (n.)
A robber or bandit The stagecoach driver kept a nervous watch for ____ while transporting the heavy cash box. Syn: Highwayman; outlaw
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Contemptuous (adj.)
Haughty; scornful The ____ bank loan officer was rude to the poorly dressed applicants. Syn: Arrogant; derisive Ant: Humble; polite
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Scapegoat (n.)
One who bears the blame for others Andy was frequently absent, so other workers made him the ____ for their own mistakes. Syn: Patsy, sucker
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Peremptory (adj.)
Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative The guard issued a ____ warning to step away from the fence or be fired upon. Syn: Authoritative; unconditional Ant: Roundabout; passive; equivocal
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Atelier (n.)
An artist's or a designer's workshop The painter converted his garage into an ____ to work on his creative masterpieces.
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Axiom (n.)
A universal truth; an established rule According to some people, the most important ____ of all is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Syn: Fundamental; theorem Ant: Absurdity
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Dulcet (adj.)
Melodious; pleasing to the ear The opera singer's ____ voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production.
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Usurp (v.)
To take over; to seize power The evil heir planned to ____ the throne while the king was ill. Syn: Commandeer; seize; co-opt Ant: Abdicate; relinquish
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Patronizing (adj.)
Treating with condescension; acting superior Despite his ____ treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well liked. Syn: Lofty; arrogant Ant: Humble; friendly
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Iniquity (n.)
An evil or wicked act He heartily repented his ____, but only after he faced a lifelong prison sentence. Syn: Abomination; injustice; sin
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Archaic (adj.)
No longer current or applicable; antiquated Some states still have ____ laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic. Syn: Obsolete; outmoded Ant: Current; modern
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Vacillate (v.)
To waver; to sway indecisively For years Bobby ____ between liking one band and then another. Syn: Fluctuate; swing; waffle Ant: Decide
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Perspicacious (adj.)
Keen; mentally sharp The ____ gambler knew that he would need to make a hasty exit after winning most of the cowboy's money. Syn: Shrewd; keen; clever Ant: Dull; stupid
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Abstemious (adj.)
Using or consuming sparingly Bill, who wants to lose weight, is ____ in eating foods high in fat. Syn: Frugal; moderate Ant: Gluttonous; greedy
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Talisman (n.)
A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the ____.
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Expurgate (v.)
To remove vulgar or objectionable material Censors sometimes feel that it is necessary to ____ offensive scenes from movies. Syn: Censor; bowdlerize; sanitize
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Pellucid (adj.)
Transparent; clear Eliminate extraneous words if you want to have a ____ message. Syn: Limpid Ant: Obscure; opaque
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Efficacious (adj.)
Effective; producing the desired outcome The shot of adrenaline was ____ in restarting the victim's heart. Syn: Productive; useful Ant: Ineffective
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Catharsis (n.)
A release of emotional tension The movie lacked a ____ because the villain received no punishment. Syn: Purgation
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Inundate (v.)
To overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity Callers ____ the radio station with requests for the popular new song. Syn: Flood; overwhelm
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Revere (v.)
To regard with respect, awe, or adoration Alexander the Great's soldiers ____ their leader because he led the troops into every battle. Syn: Venerate; respect; honor Ant: Revile
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Internecine (adj.)
Mutually destructive The ____ battle resulted in thousands of casualties, but neither side gained new land. Ant: Constructive; beneficial
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Risible (adj.)
Relating to laughter; laughable The ____ statement made by the gentleman in the front row was completely ridiculous, but it was amusing. Syn: Comical; jocular; jocund Ant: Grave; solemn
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Sybaritic (adj.)
Marked by luxury or pleasure Ice sculptures, massive chandeliers, and live entertainment were commonplace at Lauren's ____ parties. Syn: Luxurious; ostentatious; grandiose Ant: Modest; simple; plain
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Crepuscular (adj.)
Pertaining to twilight That species of trout has ____ feeding habits, so you'll catch the most at daybreak or sunset.
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Kudos (n.)
Acclaim or praise The director of the successful new musical won ____ from most critics. Syn: Honor; distinction Ant: Disapproval; projection
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Estrange(v.)
To alienate Jill's overbearing mother-in-law ____ Jill from her husband. Syn: Disaffects; antagonize Ant: Unites; endear
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Intrinsic (adj.)
Of relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent Humans have an ____ desire to be loved. Syn: Basic; elemental; inborn Ant: Extrinsic
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Maxim (n.)
An established principle; a truth or rule of conduct The coach frequently spoke the ____, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Syn: Axiom; apothegm; proverb
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Putrid (adj.)
Rotten and foul smelling We rolled up the car windows to escape the ____ smell of a dead skunk on the road. Syn: Fetid; rancid; malodorous Ant: Aromatic; fragrant
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Servile (adj.)
Submissive; slavish The ____ dog coward before its intimidating master. Syn: Subservient; ignoble Ant: Haughty; domineering
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Apocryphal (adj.)
Of questionable authenticity, but widely believed Modern historians dismiss the ____ story that George Washington cut down a cherry tree. Syn: Dubious; equivocal; spurious Ant: Genuine; authentic

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