Vocab 200 Flashcards

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Buffer (noun)

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Protective barrier The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. Synonyms: cushion, mediator

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Foolish behavior Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. Synonyms: jocularity, clowning

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Spirit of friendship The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. Synonyms: sociability, espirit de corps

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Relating to extreme misfortune The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. Synonyms: devastating, disastrous

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Widely known, respected The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. Synonyms: admired, famous

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To find fault with The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. Synonyms: blame, criticize

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Politeness The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. Synonyms: courtesy, consideration

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Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. Synonyms: divination, foretelling

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Clearness The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. Synonyms: lucidity, limpidity

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Immense, enormous After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. Synonyms: gigantic, tremendous

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Eager to fight The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. Synonyms: aggressive belligerent

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Act of burning Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. Synonyms: igniting, kindling

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To mark by a ceremony Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. Synonyms: observe, remember

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Similar, equivalent Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. Synonyms: akin, analogous

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Calm Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. Synonyms: serene, unperturbed

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Understandable Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. Synonyms: intelligle, coherent

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An irresistible impulse Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. Synonyms: urge, obligation

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To treat as acceptable Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. Synonyms: excuse, sanction

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Means for transmitting or distributing Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. Synonyms: channel, pipeline

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Intended to correct The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. Synonyms: remedial, curative

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To support with evidence "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. Synonyms: verify, prove

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Bitingly sarcastic The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. Synonyms: caustic, sardonic

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Showing clever insight The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. Synonyms: crafty, ingenious

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To make less Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. Synonyms: shorten, reduce

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The act of delaying Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. Synonyms: postponement, reprieve

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Showing bold resistance The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. Synonyms: impudent, disobedient

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To lower status The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. Synonyms: humble, degrade

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Behavior towards others Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. Synonyms: disposition, comportment

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Abandoned The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. Synonyms: destitute, forsaken

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Lacking originality Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. Synonyms: banal, cliche

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Lacking self-confidence The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. Synonyms: timid, bashful

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To recognize as separate as distinct The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. Synonyms: detect, discriminate

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To throw into confusion Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. Synonyms: unnerve, bewilder

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Feeling of contempt The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. Synonyms: scorn, discersion

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The act of twisting out of shape The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. Synonyms: contortion, mutilation

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Dull, monotonous The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. Synonyms: dreary, colorless

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To defeat decisively The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. Synonyms: beat, thrash

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Questionable Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. Synonyms: suspect, doubtful

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Deceptive thought, speech, or action The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty

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Overwhelmingly emotional They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. Synonyms: overjoyed, rapturous

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Self-important person Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. Synonyms: blowhard, braggart

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To fill with joy It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. Synonyms: delight, thrill

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Fluent, expressive Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. Synonyms: articulate, persuasive

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Hard to grasp The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. Synonyms: evasive, obscure

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To decorate Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. Synonyms: adorn, garnish

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To involve in trouble Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. Synonyms: embroil, implicate

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Contained or carried on in letters The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.

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Brief statement honoring a dead person "Beloved by all," was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. Synonyms: inscription, eulogy

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Fair and equal The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. Synonyms: impartial, unbiased

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Conforming to accepted standards Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. Synonyms: honorable, moral

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Speech or writing in praise of deceased Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. Synonyms: homage, panegyric

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Feeling of great happiness Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long-lost sister. Synonyms: elation, ebullience

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To elevate by praise The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. Synonyms: glorify, honor

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The state of being irritated The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. Synonyms: irritation, frustration

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A case to which the rule does not apply The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. Synonyms: anomaly, deviation

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Currently existing Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. Synonyms: living, surviving

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Partially excusing The extenuating circumstance of Calviin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. Synonyms: mitigating, qualifying

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To praise highly The statesman extolled the ambassador who single-handedly negotiated the peace treaty. Synonyms: glorify, exalt

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false or superficial appearance Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. Synonyms: mask, deceit

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State of being faithful Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. Synonyms: loyalty, devotion

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Having definite limits The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. Synonyms: limited, circumscribed

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Noticeably offensive The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. Synonyms: glaring, outrageous

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To display showily Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. Synonyms: parade, brandish

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An imperfection The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. Synonyms: defect, blemish

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To make bold, sweeping gestures The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. Synonyms: brandish, wave

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One that enhances or underscores by contrast The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. Synonyms: complement

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Delicate Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. Synonyms: frail, brittle

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Trick The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. Synonyms: deceit, racket

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Thrifty, cheap The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. Synonyms: sparing, provident

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Without purpose, completely ineffective Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. Synonyms: hopeless, vain

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Gigantic The gargantuan monster towered over the ten-story bulding. Synonyms: enormous, colossal

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Offensively bright The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. Synonyms: gaudy, loud

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Sympathetic, friendly The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. Synonyms: pleasant, cordial

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With an affectation of grandeur The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. Synonyms: pretentious, pompous

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Importance, significance Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. Synonyms: seriousness, magnitude

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Rough or stern in manner or speech Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. Synonyms: surly, brusque

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Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. Synonyms: sensualism, libertinism

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To pay attention to "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. Synonyms: mind, mark

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Shockingly evil Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. Synonyms: odious, villainous

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To make clear Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. Synonyms: elucidate, edify.

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Beyond usual or proper limits Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. Synonyms: excessive, intemperate

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Lacking remorse The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. Synonyms: obdurate, unrepentant

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Unbelievable Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. Synonyms: improbable, doubtful

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To carry out or accomplish All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. Synonyms: execute, realize

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Not favorable Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. Synonyms: ominous, portentous

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Minor The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. Synonyms: petty, insignificant

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Impressively direct and decisive Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. Synonyms: keen, acute

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Not harmonious, incompatible Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. Synonyms: inappropriate, absurd

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It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. Synonyms: oblilgatory, compulsory

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In bad taste My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. Synonyms: vulgar, uncouth

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To influence or cause The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. Synonyms: incite, spur

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Tending to excite anger Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. Synonyms: seditious, hostile

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To suggest indirectly Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. Synonyms: imply, allude

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Boldness or rudeness The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. Synonyms: impudence, impertinence

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Never ending, or seemingly endless The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. Synonyms: ceaseless, monotonous

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Having complex and interrelated parts The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. Synonyms: complicated, convoluted

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Secure from assault of trespass Situated on a mountain, with sixteen-foot walls, the castle was inviolable. Synonyms: untouchable, sacrosanct

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Having a lustrous or attractivve quality The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. Synonyms: shimmering, sparkling

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Mild or tolerant The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. Synonyms: merciful, clement

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Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. Synonyms: handicap, encumbrance

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Causing horror, shocking The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. Synonyms: gruesome, sensational

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Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. Synonyms: command, decree

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Obvious James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. Synonyms: evident, unmistakable

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To come between parties in order to reconcile The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. Synonyms: arbitrate, negotiate

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A tumultuous fight among several people After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. Synonyms: brawl, skirmish

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Having a pleasing melody The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. Synonyms: dulcet, mellifluous

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Performed in an orderly manner Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free-spirited friend Ben. Synonyms: systematic, meticulous

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Extrememly careful regarding details The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. Synonyms: fastidious, painstaking

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Tending toward the average The best-selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. Synonyms: medium, mediocre

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Practical, ordinary The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. Synonyms: commonplace, earthly

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Lacking worldy wisdom The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. Synonyms: artless, credulous

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To make invalid Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. Synonyms: neutralize, annul

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To further the development of Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. Synonyms: foster, cultivate

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Lacking awareness Love-struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. Synonyms: careless, heedless

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Highly offensive The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. Synonyms: objectionable, repugnant

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Beginning Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. Synonyms: start, commencement

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Suitable or convenient Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. Synonyms: propitious, fortunate

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Lacking color The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. Synonyms: pale, wan

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Telling a story through gestures The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. Synonyms: charade

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Equality Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. Synonyms: sameness, equivalence

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Sympathetic pity The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. Synonyms: compassion

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Extrememly stingy Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. Synonyms: frugal, parsimonious

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Capacity for seeing or understanding His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. Synonyms: cognition, discernment

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Occurring at regular intervals The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. Synonyms repeated, recurrent

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An inactive substance used in medical testing Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.

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Enthusiastic approval Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. Synonyms: kudos, acclaim

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A contrived plan Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. Synonyms: strategem, ruse

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To break up into opposing groups Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. Synonyms: divide

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Showy display Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. Synonyms: pageantry, grandeur

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A general rule of action All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. Synonyms: rule, axiom

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To rule out in advance "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. Synonyms: prevent, hinder

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False intention or purpose The jewel theif entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. Synonyms: cover, charade

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Making unjustified claims The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. Synonyms: pompous, showy

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To put off intentionally Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." Synonyms: delay, stall

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Importance The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. Synonyms: renown, eminence

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To contribute to the growth or prosperity of The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. Synonyms: advance, forward

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Closeness The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. Synonyms: nearness, propinquity

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Marked by wisdom, shrewd Su-yong was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. Synonyms: judicious, sagacious

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To reduce by removing excess The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. Synonyms: trim, truncate

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On time Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. Synonyms: prompt, dependable

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State of great happiness Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. Synonyms: ecstasy, rapture

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Lacking constancy, changeable The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. Synonyms: erratic, capricious

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To save from ruin After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. Synonyms: rescue, recover

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To scold in harsh language Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. Synonyms: upbraid, berate

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To wander, physically or in language Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. Synonyms: roam, meander

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Marked by deep ill-will The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. Synonyms: bitter, vicious

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rough, grating After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. Synonyms: harsh, abrasive

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Noisy, rowdy Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.

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A retaliatory accusation Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. Synonyms: counterclaim

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To make twice as great As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. Synonyms: intensify, strengthen

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To brighten or freshen Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. Synonyms: renovate, renew

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To amuse My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. Synonyms: entertain, delight

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To pour out or throw back The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. Synonyms: spew, disgorge

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To discuss again "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." Synonym: review

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To resist, reject The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. Synonyms: repulse, rebuff

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Feeling regret The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. Synonyms: contrite, penitent

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effective as of a prior time or condition The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. Synonym: retrograde

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To bring back to life Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. Synonyms: reanimate, quicken

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To cancel by taking back After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. Synonyms: rescind, annul

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To run quickly The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. Synonyms: dash, scurry

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Someone who bears the blame for others Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. Synonyms: dupe, victim

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Calmness The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. Synonyms: peace, tranquility

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Fearfully submissive Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. Synonyms: slavish, menial

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Inclined to seek companionship The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. Synonyms: genial, gregarious

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Source of consolation Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. Synonyms: comfort, relief

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The act of moving secretly or unnoticed The cat burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. Synonyms: furtiveness, slyness

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Harsh, severe The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. Synonyms: strict, adamant

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To repress or discourage Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. Synonyms: suppress, check

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To favor opposing sides Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. Synonyms: waffle, equivocate

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Flexible The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. Synonyms: pliant, elastic

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Excess Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. Synonyms: surfeit, remainder

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Valuable collection Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. Synonyms: cache, treasure

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Extreme confusion, agitation The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. Synonyms: chaos, tumult

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Essential baseness, depravity The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. Synonyms: corruption, perversion

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Lacking principles The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. Synonyms: corrupt, immoral

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Not able to be defended Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. Synonyms: baseless, implausible

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