Term
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Martinet (n)
when it comes to drilling troops, the Revolutionary War general baron Friedrich Von Steuben was something of a ______________. |
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Definition
Strict disciplinarian; a stickler for rules
synonyms:
taskmaster, slave driver |
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7b DB
obviate (v)
vaccinations can do much to _________ the dangers of childhood illnesses. |
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Definition
To anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
synonyms
preclude, forestall, ward off |
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Term
7b DB
Renegade (n) (adj)
many a writer has been labeled a __________ for refusing to conform to societies conventions.
_________ senators from the presidents own party joined the opposition to defeat the bill. |
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Definition
(N) one who leaves a group; outlaw (adj) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox
synonyms:
turncoat, defector, heretic
antonyms:
loyalist, patriot |
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7b DB
reprehensible (adj)
Stalin eliminated many potential rivals by accusing them of all sorts of _______ acts that they did not commit. |
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Definition
Deserving blame or punishment
Synonyms:
objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious
antonyms:
commendable, blameless, meritorious |
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Term
7b DB
somber (adj)
the atmosphere in the locker room of the losing team could best be described as _________. |
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Definition
Dark, gloomy; depressed, or melancholy in spirits
synonyms:
mournful, dismal
antonyms:
bright, sunny, lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty |
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Term
7b DB
squalid (adj.)
many laws prohibit the types of ________ working conditions found in sweatshops. |
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Definition
Filthy, wretched, debased
synonyms
dingy, sordid, foul, vile, abject
antonyms:
Neat, spruce, foul, vile, abject |
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Term
7b DB
turbulent (adj)
letters and diary entries may reveal a person's lifelong struggle to gain some control over _________ eomtions. |
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Definition
Disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
synonyms:
tumultuous, unruly, agitated
antonyms:
calm, placid, tranquil, still |
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Term
7b DB
vociferous (adj)
relief agency's regularly make ________ appeals for aid for victims of war, terrorism, and natural disasters. |
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Definition
Loud and noisy; compelling attention.
Synonyms:
clamorous, uproarious, blustering
Antonyms:
quiet, soft-spoke, muted, subdued
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Term
7b DB
voluminious (adj.)
the task of summarizing the ________ reports issued by government agencies may fall to members of a legislators staff. |
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Definition
Of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great legnth
synonyms:
bulky, massive, copious, plentiful
antonyms:
Scant, meanger, brief, succinct |
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Term
7b DB
waive (v)
the senator agreed to _________ opposition to the proposed bill if some of its more controversial provisions were substantially modified. |
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Definition
To do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer
Synonyms:
decline, relinquish, forgo
antonyms:
claim, accept |
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