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(ak sed') V
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
[s] consent, concur, comply, assent
[a] demur, balk at |
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(bran') V
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
[s] swing, shake |
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(kem priz') V
to include or contain; to be made up of
[s] compose, constitue, encompass
[a] exclude |
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skillful, nimble
[s] dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
[a] clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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(des') ADJ
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
[s] wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless
[a] rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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(ek splis') ADJ
definite, clearly stated
[s] distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
[a] vague, ambiguous, implied, emplicit |
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(ek') V
to tear up by the roots, to destroy totally
[s] uproot, irraticate, wipout, excise
[a] implant, sew, foster, nourish |
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(in ap er tun') ADJ
coming at a bad time, not appropiate
[s] illtimed, inconvient, inappropriate, unsuitable
[a] timely, convient, felicitous, opportune |
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(i ran') ADj
suggestign an incongruentity between what might be expected and what actually happens
[s] incongruous, setiric, sardonic, wry
[a] straight forward, unequivical |
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(mes') ADJ
stale, moldy, out of date
[s] hackneyed, antiquated
[a] fresh, sweet smelling, up to date, branc new |
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(e fish') ADJ
medling, excessivly forward in offering services
[s] meddlesome, prying, inpertitant, intrusive
[a] reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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(am') adj
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
[s] unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
[a] porticious, auspicious, promising |
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(pin') N
a high peak or point
[s] apex, acme, summi, apogee
[a] nadir, perigee, low point |
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(pre med') ADJ
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
[s] preplanned, rehearsed, calcualated, prearranged
[a] unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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(ram') ADJ
growing without check, running wild
[s] widespread, unrestrained, extravaggant, prevalent
[a] controlled, restrained |
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(sal') N
comfort, relief, console
{s] soothe, reassure, cheerup
[a] vex, aggraviate, upset |
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dignified, majestic
[s] grand, magnificient, imposing
[a] lowly, humble, survile, abject |
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(sep') ADJ
bending easily, with agility, readily adaptable
[s] survile, flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
[a] stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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(se pres') V
to stop by force, put down
[s] subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, squash, silent
[a] provoke, spur, arouse, insight, instigate |
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(ven') ADJ
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
[s] dishonest, bribable, corruptable, mercinary
[a] honest, incorruptable, scrupulous |
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