Vocabulary Flashcards

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Blemish

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A mark or stain that damages the appearance; a weakness or flaw. Synonyms: scar, spot, smudge; defect, weak spot.

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Blunt

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Having a dull point or edge; not sharp. Honest but insensitive in manner. Synonyms: dull, outspoken, frank, direct. Antonyms: sharp, keen, tactful, diplomatic.

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Capable

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Able and prepared to do something; fit or skilled. Synonym: qualified. Antonyms: unqualified, incapable, unfit.

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Conclude

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To finish; to bring something to an end; to decide after careful thought. Synonyms: close, complete, stop; reason, judge. Antonyms: open, begin, start, commence.

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Detect

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To find or discover something; notice. Synonyms: observe, spot. Antonyms: miss, overlook.

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Fatigue

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Weariness or exhaustion from work or lack of sleep.

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Festive

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Having to do with a feast or celebration. Synonyms: happy, merry, playful. Antonyms: sad, gloomy, somber.

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Hospitality

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A friendly welcome and treatment of guests. Synonyms: friendliness, generosity, warmth. Antonyms: unfriendliness, hostility.

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Nomad

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A member of a people who move from place to place; a person who roams aimlessly. Synonyms: wanderer, roamer, rover.

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Persecute

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To treat unjustly or cause to suffer. Synonyms: torment, hurt, annoy. Antonyms: reward, favor, comfort, help, protect.