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accede (v)

management was not willing to __________ to laboratory initial demands, thus imcreasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike

to yield to; to assume an office or dignity

synonyms:

consent, concur, comply, assent

antonyms:

demur, balk at

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brandish (v)

i __________ my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail an empty cab

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

synonyms:

swing, shake

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comprise (v)

clasical symphonies usually _______ three or four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character

Include or contain; to be made up of

synonyms:

compose, constitue, encompass

antonyms:

exclude

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deft (adj.)

the ________ finger of Spanish nuns produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen

Skillful, nimble

synonyms:

dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

antonyms:

clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

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destitude (adj)

some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutley __________. 

Deprived of the nescities of life

synonyms:

wanting, devoid, impoveredish, penniless

antonyms:

rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

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explicit (adj)

the more __________ your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find our way to the campsite

Definite, clearly stated

synonyms:

distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

antonyms:

vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit