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Term Definition
Tantamount adj. of essentially equal value or significance S:equivalent;commensurate A:incomparable
Subversive adj. in opposition to authority or goverment S:dissident; rebellious A:loyal
Conducive adj. tending to cause or bring about S:contributive
Amenable adj. agreeable; responsive to suggestion or advice S:responsive;tractable A:inflexible
Stricture n. a restraint or limit S:constraints; limitations
Sedentary adj. characterized by or requiring sitting; motionless S:inactive
Influx n. an inward flow A:outflow
Rigorous adj. severe; relentless; harsh S:arduous; austere; grueling A:easy; painless
Patina n. a sheen on a surface resultin from age and use
Placebo n. a fake drug used in tesing of medication
Junta n. a military group ruling a country after seizing power
Pinnacle n. a peak or climax S:summit; apex A:nadir
Mollify v. to reduce, soothe, or calm S:placate; pacify A:enrage
Plaintive n. expressing sorrow; mournful
Perjury adj. the act of lying under oath S:melancholic A:joyful

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Created December 4, 2007
Group Mrs. Cahill's English Class
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  1. Conducive → adj. tending to cause or bring about S:contributive - 15 misses
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  4. Patina → n. a sheen on a surface resultin from age and use - 9 misses
  5. Mollify → v. to reduce, soothe, or calm S:placate; pacify A:enrage - 9 misses
  6. Sedentary → adj. characterized by or requiring sitting; motionless S:inactive - 8 misses
  7. Subversive → adj. in opposition to authority or goverment S:dissident; rebellious A:loyal - 7 misses