Vocabulary Flashcards

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neglect

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(v.) to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through. Example: Don't neglect your homework. (n.) a steady lack of care due to carelessness or laziness. Example: Our rose garden suffers from neglect. Synonyms: ignore, disregard, overlook; Antonym: pamper.

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obtain

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(v.) to get or gain through some effort. Example: Customers can obtain rare coins in that shop. Synonyms: acquire, gather; Antonyms: lose, forgo.

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portion

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(n.) a section or piece; a part of the whole; a serving of food. Example: I'll have a small portion of soup. Synonyms: part, share, helping; Antonym: whole.

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recall

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(v.) to bring back to mind; to ask to return. Example: We recall our first vacation. (n.) the ability or act of remembering. Example: He had no recall of the story. Synonyms: remember, revoke; Antonym: forget.

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sponsor

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(n.) one who helps or takes responsibility for another person or group; a person or business that pays for an ad on radio or television. Example: A generous sponsor paid for the new band uniforms. (v.) to act as a sponsor to a group, person, or event. Example: Many businesses sponsor the Special Olympics. Synonyms: supporter, backer, provider; Antonym: none.

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stern

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(adj.) not kindly or gentle; harsh-looking. Example: The officer gave them a stern warning. (n.) the back end of a boat. Example: You can climb the ladder in the stern. Synonyms: severe, firm; Antonyms: tender.

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vacant

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(adj.) not used, filled, or lived in; without thought or expression. Example: This bus has no more vacant seats. Synonyms: empty, unused, available, open; Antonyms: full, occupied.