Level 1 Vocabulary Note Cards ( Cycle 1 ,2 ,3 And Extra Credit)

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Ascertain (Verb)

She wanted to ascertain if the rumor was true or not.

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Definition: To find out something

definitely and with certainity

Synonym: double-check, confirm.

Antonym : overlook, ignore

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Aberration (Noun)

Asher showed aberration by coming to class in a suit and dress shoes.

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Definition: the act of departing from the right, normal, or typical course.

Synonym: strangeness, deviation

Antonym: normality, conformity

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Hedonist (Noun)

The celebrity claimed to be a hedonist , and her extravagant lifestyle proved it.

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Definition:a person whose committed to finding pleasure and self-gratification in their life.

Synonym: glutton, pleasure-seeker

Antonym: ascetic, puritan

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Presage (noun)

I had an annoying presage about my math quiz I didn't study for.

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Definition: a foreboding feel about what is to happen.

Synonym: apprehension, omen

Antonym: assure, make sure

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Surfeited ( Noun )

The Rich and royal were often characterized by surfeiting in pleasure and money.

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Definition: an excessive amount

Synonym: overflow, overindulgence

Antonym: lack, necessity

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Benefaction ( Noun)

Jeremy won the lottery and decided to donate the prize as a benefaction to an orphanage.

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Definition: a donation or gift

Synonym: alms , charity

Antonym: injury, loss

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Ablution ( Verb)

They performed an ablution before entering the religious center.

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Definition: The act of washing yourself used in primarily a religious context.

Synonym: purification, cleansing

Antonym: defile, filthy

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Baneful ( Adjective)

Alcohol can be a baneful drink if not used with self- control.

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Definition: Causing serious damage or evil

Synonym: damaging, injurious

Antonym: innocent, harmless

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Respite ( Noun)

Fortunately, we had several respites in gym class to sit down and relax.

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Definition: A period of temporary delay

Synonym: Interval, rest

Antonym: continuation, extension

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Tarries ( Intransitive Verb)

The lady is fuming at her daughter who tarries to arrive home.

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Definition: To delay or be tardy in the action

Synonym: wait, dwell

Antonym: evacuate, flee

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Castigation ( Noun)

The prisoner received a castigation that made him feel guilty of his wrongdoings.

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Definition: The act of reprimanding someone or correcting them.

Synonym: Scolding, Correction

Antonym: pardon, forgive

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Venerable ( Adjective)

The venerable soldier was respected by the country for his experience in war.

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Definition: worthy of respect because of high age , experience, or dignity.

Synonym: Revered, respectable

Antonym: disgraceful, dishonorable

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Blight (Noun)

The blight of the family started from a simple fight that ended up in a full blown divorce.

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Definition: Any cause of destruction or ruin especially in plant tissue.

Synonym: blotch, scar

Antonym: embellishment, ornament

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Soothsayer (Noun)

The soothsayer revealed secrets about the King's future that pleased him.

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Definition: A person who foretells events.

Synonym: prophet, foreseer

Antonym: ( there are none)

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Vehement (adjective)

Lauren won the role of the stubborn princess because of her vehement portrayal in the audition.

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Definition: Showing strong feelings of usually zealousness or forceful

Synonym: passionate , intense

Antonym: dispassionate, subtle

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Disheveled ( Adjective )

My friends thought the girl with disheveled hair didn't look like she cared about fashion.

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Definition: hanging loosely and out of order

Synonym: unkempt , disarranged

Antonym: arranged, tidy

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Covetousness ( Noun)

The evil step sisters' covetousness of Cinderella created a wall in the family.

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Definition: Eager and wrong desire of wealth or possessions

Synonym: greedy, jealousy

Antonym: contentment, satisfaction

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Goads ( Noun)

The cattle were driven with long goads , controlled by the herders.

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Definition: a stick with electric charge at the end to drive cattle ; to prick or drive with

Synonym: prod, stimulus

Antonym: disincentive, counterincentive

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Insolence (Noun)

The parents were shocked to hear vulgar insolence from their teenagers.

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Definition: Rude behavior or speech

Synonym: backtalk, impudence

Antonym: politeness , consideration

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Austere ( adjective)

The austere librarian demanded that we be silent in the library or be sent to the office.

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Definition: severe in manner or appearance

Synonym: strict, rigid

Antonym: easy-going, undemanding

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Jocular ( Adjective )

The class clown was always jocular and popular.

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Definition: characterized by or suited to joking

Synonym: jesting, humorous

Antonym: witless, lame

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Indolence ( Noun)

The summer is often a time of indolence and enjoying life free from IB.

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Definition: a state of being lazy or not wanting to do work.

Synonym: apathy, sloth

Antonym: drive, industriousness

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Haughtily ( adjective)

Stereotypically , rich kids are often thought to act haughtily.

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Definition: disdainfully proud

Synonym: prideful, arrogant

Antonym: humble, unpretentious

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Supplicate ( verb)

"If you need an answer, supplicate to God", said the preacher.

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Definition: to pray , seek , or ask humbly and earnestly

Synonym: appeal, beseech

Antonym: deny, reject

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Palliative ( Adjective/ noun)

The palliative drug allowed him to rest without being bothered by pain.

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Definition: relieving without curing; something that relieves

Synonym: alleviant, pain-killer

Antonym: intensifying, aggravating

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Ad Infinitum ( Adverb/ adjective)

The floor-length list went on and on ad infinitum.

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Definition: without and end or limit

Synonyms: ongoing, forever

Antonym: halting, interrupted

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Concede ( Verb)

I had to concede that I did lie many times during my childhood years even though I was embarrassed to admit it.

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Definition: Admitting something is true after first denying it OR surrendering a possession

Synonyms: confess, grant

Antonym: contradict, refuse

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Perverse ( adjective)

Most people would describe certain modern celebrities' actions as perverse.

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Definition: Deliberately showing a desire to act in a way seen as unacceptable despite consequences

Synonyms: Stubborn, contrary

Antonym: agreeable, compliant

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Sordid ( adjective)

The slums' conditions were sordid and unkempt on the outside.

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Definition: Causing moral distaste and contempt OR dirty

Synonym: Shameful, filthy

Antonym: pristine, classy

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Apportion ( verb)

The paychecks were apportioned to each employee according to the hours they worked.

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Definition: Divide and allocate OR assign

Synonym: share, deal out

Antonym : withhold, monopolize

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Congenial ( Adjective)

My friends are congenial company and that's why I keep my friendship with them.

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Definition: Pleasant because of a personality, taste, and interests are similar to one's own.

Synonym: personable, likable

Antonym: ill-suited, incompatible

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Prelude ( noun)

The audience started to applaud for the prelude the orchestra played that they thought was the full piece.

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Definition: an action or event that is seen as an introduction to something more important

Synonym: precursor, opening

Antonym: epilogue, postlude

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Untenable (adjective )

The defeated side of the debate did so because of their untenable claims caused by lack of support.

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Definition: (Especially of a viewpoint) Not being able to be defended against attack or objection

Synonym: Shaky, weak

Antonym: based, concrete

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Bona Fide ( adjective)

Only the Bona Fide members of the organization had access to the top secret documents.

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Definition: Genuine or real

Synonym: authentic, true

Antonym: fake, false

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Lofty (adjective)

The lofty palm trees covered the sun and allowed shade.

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Definition: of imposing heights

Synonym: soaring, skyscraping

Antonym: short, low

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Rancid( adjective)

The eggs were rancid after sitting in the fridge for a year.

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Definition: foods smelling or tasting unpleasant because they are old or stale

Synonym: sour, foul

Antonym: fresh, perfumed

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Versatile ( adjective)

Versatile actors almost always succeed in the film industry because of the variety of roles they can perform.

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Definition: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities OR changeable

Synonym: flexible, all-rounded

Antonym: adjustable, limited

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Buoyant (adjective)

Concerts of their favorite artists make music lovers feel buoyant .

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Definition: able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas OR cheerful

Synonym: floatable, optimistic

Antonym: pessimistic, sinkable

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Migration ( noun)

The migration of birds told us it was time for winter.

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Definition: seasonal movement of animals or people from one region to another.

Synonym: exodus, shift

Antonym: Stay, remain

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Rustic ( adjective)

The beauty of a rustic setting is its simplicity and sense of contentment.

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Definition: of or relating to the countryside OR being simple

Synonym: plain, homely

Antonym: urban, metropolitan

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Vindicate ( verb)

I lied to vindicate myself so that I could escape the punishment for my actions.

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Definition: clear of blame OR to prove to be right

Synonym: justify , acquit

Antonym: accuse, convict

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Clique ( noun)

The cliques at his school contributed to the bullying by refusing to make friendship with him.

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Definition: a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not easily allow others to join them.

Synonym: group, circle

Antonym: sisterhood, individual

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Perceive (verb)

People perceive celebrities as godlike when they are regular humans like them.

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Definition: become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand OR look at something in a particular way

Synonym: discern, judge

Antonym: neglect, overlook

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Sever ( verb)

To sever a close connection is to cut off a part of you; you will always feel incomplete without it.

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Definition: divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly OR put an end to a connection

Synonym: cut-off, disconnect

Antonym: create, unite

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Wane ( verb)

The waning crescent of the moon tonight looked like the headbands I used to wear as a child.

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Definition: (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size OR decrease in strength

Synonym: decline, dwindle

Antonym: increase, grow

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Annex( Verb/noun)

Texas was annexed by the U.S. in 1845.

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Definition: to add an area or region to a country or a political unit OR continuation of a building

Synonyms: extension, usurp

Antonyms: detach, disconnect

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Devitalize ( verb)

The action of annotating the play, Tartuffe, devitalized the students.

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Definition: to deprive of life, vigor, and effectiveness.

Synonyms: eviscerate , weaken

Antonyms: vitalize, strengthen

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Improvise ( verb)

The actor had to improvise his entire script because he blanked out due to stage fright.

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Definition: to perform without preparation OR to make or create something by using whatever is available

Synonyms: execute, extemporize

Antonyms: prepare, rehearse

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Precipitous ( adjective)

My grades have fell in a precipitous manner and I am determined to bring them back up.

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Definition: done in a sudden or quick way OR very steep

Synonyms: sharp , abrupt

Antonyms: gradual, steady

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Cleave ( verb)

An ax can cleave the wood to make logs for the fire.

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Definition: to separate into distinctive parts OR to adhere firmly or loyally

Synonyms: split, bind

Antonyms: attach, detach

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Embroil (verb)

The lady became embroiled into a matter she didn't even really care about.

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Definition: to involve in conflict OR to throw into disorder and confusion

Synonyms: drag in, sweep

Antonyms: disconnect, distinguish

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Incite ( verb)

Sometimes, the smallest insult can incite a person .

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Definition: to cause someone to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way

Synonyms: raise, stir-up

Antonyms: refrain , suppress

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Profuse ( adjective)

I expressed my gratitude with profuse thanks for the gift.

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Definition: given, produced, or existing in large amounts

Synonyms: lush, exuberant

Antonyms: scare, lacking

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Cordial ( adjective)

The flight attendant responded in a cordial manner.

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Definition: politely friendly and pleasant

Synonyms: genial, affable

Antonyms: unfriendly, rude

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Exonerate ( verb)

The witnesses had to exonerate the "guilty" man in order to set him free.

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Definition: to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation,

Synonyms: vindicate, acquit

Antonyms: convict, blame

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Influx ( noun)

The influx of guests meant that more food would have to be prepared.

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Definition: the arrival of a large number of people or something

Synonyms: inrush, inflow

Antonyms: outflow, efflux

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Reconcile ( verb)

The separated husband and wife reconciled to enjoy their marriage together again.

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Definition: to find a way of making (two different ideas or facts) exist or be true at the same time OR to cause people or groups to become friendly again after a disagreement

Synonyms: harmonize, concur

Antonyms: disagree, reject

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cornerstone ( noun)

Christians believe Christ is the cornerstone of Christianity and their lives.

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Definition: a stone that forms part of a corner in the outside wall of a building and that often shows the date when the building was built

OR something of basic importance

Synonyms: foundation, basis

Antonyms: crown, ceiling

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Glib (adjective)

The glib answers of the irresponsible student proved that he really didn't care.

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Definition: said or done too easily or carelessly : showing little preparation or thought OR in a smooth, easy way that is not sincere

Synonyms: fluent, loquacious

Antonyms: awkward, careful

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Pallor ( noun)

The ill - looking pallor of the patient caused the nurse to worry.

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Definition: paleness in the face caused by sickness

Synonyms: ghastliness, colorless

Antonyms: blush, glow

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Shackle ( noun)

Honestly, IB is a shackle that prevents you from enjoying life now but benefits later.

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Definition: one of two rings or bands that are placed around a person's wrists or ankles and that are connected by a chain OR something that prevents people from acting freely

Synonyms: fetter, handcuffs

Antonyms: free, unloose

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Debacle ( noun)

There have been times when I thought my life was a debacle that would stay like that forever.

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Definition: a great disaster or complete failure

Synonyms: fiasco, collapse

Antonyms: achievement, success

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Haphazard (noun)

Considering the haphazard way you studied, I'm amazed you passed the test.

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Definition: marked by lack of plan, order, or direction

Synonyms: chance, fortune

Antonyms: methodical, planned

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Pedigree ( noun)

A pedigree of a person's past can be used to see if they have certain diseases or disorders from their ancestors.

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Definition: the history of the family members in a person's ,animal's , or something's past especially when it is good or impressive

Synonyms: lineage, descent

Antonyms: ascent, crossbred

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Threadbare ( adjective)

The poor boy's threadbare jacket implied that it was the only one he had.

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Definition: very thin , not effective, and in bad condition from too much use

Synonyms: shabby, tattered

Antonyms: fresh, unused

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Abase ( verb)

The mean girls at school abased the victim in front of everyone.

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Definition: behave in a way so as to belittle or degrade a person.

Synonyms: humiliate, cheapen

Antonyms: uphold, honor

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Combatant (verb)

The combatant went into the field , ready to give up his life for his country.

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Definition: a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war

Synonyms: fighter, soldier

Antonyms: civilian, unaffiliated

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Impenitent ( adjective)

The impenitent child was reprimanded harshly for her actions and for not apologizing.

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Definition: not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes.

Synonyms: unrepentant, remorseless

Antonyms: penitent, apologetic

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Probe ( noun/verb)

The security police officer had to probe the man for any illegal substances.

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Definition:

a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body OR physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

Synonyms: investigate , examine

Antonyms: glimpse, basis

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Actuate ( verb)

The revolution actuated the king to implement soldiers on the streets to overlook them.

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Definition: cause (a machine or device) to operate or a person to act in a way

Synonyms: move ,impel

Antonyms: impede, stop

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Dormant ( adjective)

The dormant volcano seemed silent but inside it was preparing for an eruption

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Definition: of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

Synonyms: inactive, inert

Antonyms: awake, busy

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Knave ( adjective)

Thieves were often described as knaves in English plays.

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Definition: a dishonest man OR another term for jack in cards

Synonyms: rouge , scoundrel

Antonyms: angel, sheep

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Protract (verb)

The sermon was protracted as the preacher became passionate on his topic.

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Definition: prolong or to draw to scale

Synonyms: extend, lengthen

Antonyms: curtail, abbreviate

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Avert ( verb)

He had to avert his eyes at the hideous sight.

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Definition: turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). OR to prevent an undesirable occurrence.

Synonyms: avoid, ward-off

Antonyms: allure, attract

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Dubious ( adjective)

Dubious people should not be trusted with anything.

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Definition:

hesitating or doubting OR to be in suspect

Synonyms:

questionable, uncertain

Antonyms: sure, definite

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Legion ( noun/adjective)

The legions of the Roman army were mighty and known for their size.

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Definition: a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army OR a number of people OR a great in number.

Synonyms: abundant, profuse

Antonyms: few, countable

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Quarry (noun/verb)

The quarry had a surfeit of diamonds buried deep into it.

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Definition: a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted OR to extract materials like stone from a quarry.

Synonyms: prey , game

Antonyms: hunter, predator

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Boorish ( adjective)

The boorish partyer was drunk and out of control.

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Definition: rough and bad-mannered

Synonyms: coarse, unrefined

Antonyms: polite, sophisticated

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Harangue ( noun/verb)

Being harangued by your teacher is not pleasant for you or your parents.

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Definition:

a lengthy and aggressive speech OR to give a long lecture in an aggressive manner.

Synonyms:

address, rant

Antonyms: tribute, homage

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Liberality ( noun)

IB students are expected to have liberality and be tolerant to other types of people.

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Definition: the quality of giving or spending freely OR the act of being open-minded and free from prejudice.

Synonyms: Charity, benevolence

Antonyms: cheapness, greediness

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Spurn ( verb /noun)

The outcasts were spurned by the leaders of the tribe and left to fend for themselves.

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Definition:

reject with disdain or contempt. OR act of spurning

Synonyms: rebuff, scorn

Antonyms: accept, embrace

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Brunt ( noun)

The brunt of a disaster will be experienced once it's done doing its harm.

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Definition: the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing

Synonyms: impact, force

Antonyms: compromise, enticement

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Harry (verb)

The opposing side of the war used to always harry the country to incite anger and conflict.

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Definition: persistently carry out attacks on (an enemy or an enemy's territory) or harass

Synonyms: annoy , plague

Antonyms: amuse, appease

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Plaintiff ( noun)

The plaintiff accused the guilty side of the murder in front of the judges.

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Definition: a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Synonyms: complainant, accuser

Antonyms: defendant, appellee

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Subterfuge( noun)

Subterfuge caused them to buy the product only to find out it was completely a rip-off.

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Definition: deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

Synonyms: trickery, intrigue

Antonyms: openness, bluntness.

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Approbation

She received approbation for her skills

Back 86

Definition: Praise or approval

Synonyms:

Approval ,endorsement,

Antonyms: condemnation

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Jaded

He was jaded after doing continuously difficult homework for a week .

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Definition: Tired bored typically after having too much of something

Synonyms: spent , fatigued

Antonyms: electrified

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Provincial

The provincial slang could be heard in their speech.

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Definition: Concerning of province or countryside empire

Concerning unsophisticated outer regions of city

Inhabitant of empire

Synonyms: Nonmetropolitan ,rustic

Antonyms: liberal , modern

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Assuage

It is difficult to assuage the pain of childbirth.

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Definition: Make unpleasant feeling less intense

Satisfy desire or appetite

Synonym: Allay, palliate

Antonyms: aggravate

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Hackneyed

The hackneyed idea did not satisfy the overachieving students .

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Definition: Of phrase or idea... lacking significance through being overused and unoriginal

Synonyms: Trite ,stale ,banal

Antonym: original

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Lurid

The yellow wallpaper was lurid and caused the woman to be even more depressed

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Definition: Vivid in color especially to create unpleasantly harsh effects .

Description presented in shocking terms..explicit

Synonym: Vivid ,ghastly

Antonyms: dull, clean

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Simulate

No one can simulate a false image before God.

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Definition: Imitate appearance of

Pretend to

Produce computer model of

Synonyms: Imitate, feign.

Antonyms: genuine

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Coalition

The coalition was strong and allowed for the defeat of the enemy army.

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Definition:Alliance formed for combined action especially temporary alliance of Political partied framing govt. Or states

Synonyms: alliance,

Antonyms: discord, diffusion

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Hiatus

The hiatus of the pop star angered the fans.

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Definition: Gap or pause in sequence series of process

Break of 2 vowels

Synonyms: intermission.

Antonyms: barricade

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Meritorious

Many say that the true meritorious heroes are the ones in our own community that risk their lives to help others.

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Definition: Deserving reward and praise

Synonyms: admirable

Antonyms: cheap

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Umbrage

The man took it as umbrage to not label him properly.

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Definition: Offense or annoyance

Shade or shadow especially a trees

Synonyms: pique

Antonyms: pleasure

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Decadence

The decadence of the this generation is primarily the fault of their parents' irresponsibility.

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Definition: Moral cultural decline cuz of indulgence is luxury and pleasure

Luxurious self indulgence

Synonyms: decay

Antonyms: morality

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Innuendo

An innuendo is always suggesting an idea but rejecting it at the same time.

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Definition: Allusion or oblique remark of hint suggesting and disparaging

Synonyms: insinuation

Antonyms: implication

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Petulant

Adult children are often petulant even at the age of 30+.

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Definition: Of person or manner... childishly sulky or bad tempered

Synonyms: Peeves

Antonyms: querulous

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Unctuous

Fries at her cafeteria are unctuous and covered in grease.

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Definition: Of person exessively flattering..oily

Of mineral as to have greasy feel

Synonyms: oily, smarmy.

Antonyms: sincere

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Elicit

Actors are supposed to elicit emotions out of the audience.

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Definition: draw out repose demo someone in reaction to one's own actions

Synonyms: Draw froth , evoke

Antonyms: push back

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Intercede

Church members usually intercede for each other in prayer.

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Definition: Intervene on behalf of another

Synonyms: meditate

Antonyms: conciliate, invite

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Prerogative

It is the prerogative of the valedictorian to give a speech for their class.

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Definition: Right or privelege exclusive to individuals and class

Synonyms: advantageous, aid

Antonyms: debit, obligation

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Transcend

Sometimes, mother nature seems to transcend beauty.

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Definition: Go beyond limits of something abstract

Synonyms: Surpass, exceed, beat

Antonyms: fail, abate

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Expostulate

I expostulate with the ruler's ideas and will not follow it.

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Definition: to show strong disapproval

Synonyms: disagree, hate

Antonyms: approve, agree

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Ameliorate(verb):
“strategies to ameliorate negative effects on the environment.”

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Definition: to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory

Synonym: improve, alleviate, amend

Antonym: aggravate, intensify, worsen

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Aplomb (noun)
“But Obama and his party have been playing the race card with the aplomb of a Jim Crow Democrat.”

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Definition:

imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance

Synonym: equanimity, poise, nonchalance

Antonym: fear, gaucheness, anxiety

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Bombastic (adjective):

“Did you look at the talk news landscape and view it as too bombastic, and decide to take a more measured, conversational approach?”

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Definition:

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.

Synonym: grandiose, pompous,

Antonym: humble, quiet, reserved

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Callow (adjective)
“a callow youth.”

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Definition:

Synonym: inexperienced, puerile, youthful

Antonym: experienced, old, mature

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Drivel (noun)

"don't talk such drivel!"

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Definition: silly nonsense

Synonym: rubbish, mumbo, gibberish

Antonym: sense, truth, perception

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Epitome (noun)

"she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste"

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Definition:

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Synonym: essence, apotheosis, exemplar

Antonym: addition, expansion, increase

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Exhort (verb)

"the media have been exhorting people to turn out for the demonstration"

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Definition: strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

1.

Synonym: encourage, urge, persuade

2.

Antonym: dissuade, discourage, deter

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Ex Officio (adverb and adjective )
Most countries give their presidents the ex officio title of commander-in-chief of the military forces.”

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Definition: by virtue of one's position or status

Synonym: approved

Antonym: unofficial

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Infringe (verb)

"making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright"

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Definition: to do something that does not obey or follow (a rule, law, etc.) OR to wrongly limit or restrict (something, such as another person's rights)

Synonym: violate, intrude, disobey

Antonym: obey, comply, discharge

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Ingratiate (verb)

"a social climber who had tried to ingratiate herself with the city gentry"

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Definition: bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Synonym: charm, flatter, attract

Antonym: repel, offend, repulse

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Interloper (noun):
“The East Wind, an interloper in the dominions of Westerly weather, is an impassive-faced tyrant with a sharp poniard held behind his back for a treacherous stab.”

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Definition: a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

Synonym: intruder, invader, trespasser

Antonym: native

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Intrinsic (adjective )"

access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life"

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Definition: belonging naturally; essential.

Synonym: inborn, inherent, innate

Antonym: learned, extrinsic

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Inveigh (verb )
I inveighed about the fake offer being given to customers.

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Definition: speak or write about (something) with great hostility.

Synonym: inborn, inherent, innate

Antonym: learned, extrinsic

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Lassitude (noun ):

This thanksgiving break was all about sleeping away the lassitude

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Definition: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Synonym: lethargy, linguor, tiredness

Antonym: energetic, lively , vitality

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Millennium (noun):

It has been a millennium since anything interesting has happened in my life.

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Definition:

a period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ OR an anniversary of a thousand years.

Synonym: future, paradise, millenary

Antonym: present

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Occult ( noun/adj)

The occult was creepy and I avoided them.

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Definition: supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena.OR of, involving, or relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena.

Synonym: supernatural, magic, witchcraft

Antonym: exoteric, known, natural

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Permeate ( verb ):
The medicine permeated through the body and killed the virus.

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Definition: spread throughout (something); pervade

Synonym: spread, imbue, profuse

Antonym: blot, bunch, cascade

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Precipitate ( verb, adj, noun )
The precipitate was solid and

right out of the solution.

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Definition: cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.OR done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration.OR a substance precipitated from a solution.

Synonym: hasty, rash, impetuous

Antonym: slow, check, leisurely

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Stringent ( adj):

The stringent regulations on water were applied as the drought season came.

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Definition: of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

Synonym: harsh, severe, rigorous

Antonym:flexible, leniant, tolerant

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Surmise (verb/noun ):

Everyone surmises that poverty is declining but they fail to realize it still exists.

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Definition: suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it OR a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.

Synonym: infer, conclude, theorize

Antonym: knowledge, calculation, analysis

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Acquisitive (adjective):

Only an acquisitive businessman would cheat his customers.

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Definition: excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.

Synonyms: greedy, covetous

Antonyms: generous , bonteous

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Coherent (adjective):

The other side's claims were coherent and rational.

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Definition:

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent OR forming as a whole

Synonyms:

consistent, orderly

Antonyms: irrational, confusing

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Germane (adjective):

The topic brought up by the council was germane in comparison with the other subjects discussed.

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Definition: relevant to a subject under consideration.

Synonyms: relevant, appropiate

Antonyms: irrelevant, inappropriate

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reconnaissance ( noun) :

The army had an excellent aircraft for low-level reconnaissance

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Definition: military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features OR preliminary searching

Synonyms: exploration, scout

Antonyms: ignoring, uninterested.

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Arrogate (verb) :

I arrogated that the criminal was a mother of two kids.

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Definition: take or claim (something) without justification.

Synonym: usurp, assume

Antonym: forfeit, forgo

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Congeal (verb):

The popsicles congealed into an edible delight.

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Definition: solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling OR to take shape

Synonyms: set, harden

Antonyms: melt, dissolve

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Insatiable (adjective):

After working out, I had an insatiable appetite for food.

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Definition: (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

Synonyms: voracious, greedy

Antonyms: satiate, cram

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Substantiate (verb):

The teacher wanted us to substantiate our claims.

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Definition: provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.

Synonyms: confirm ,verify

Antonyms: disprove, confute

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Banal (adjective)

The presentation proved to be banal and boring for my taste.

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Definition: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Synonyms: trite, stale

Antonyms: original, fresh

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Emulate (verb):

The child emulated after his father in baseball.

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Definition: match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Synonyms: imitate, mimic

Antonyms: unique, diversify

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Intransigent ( adjective) :

My mom was intransigent to let my have a sleeveless prom dress.

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Definition:

unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Synonyms: adamant, obstinent

Antonyms: accepting, flexible

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Taciturn ( adjective):

I am a taciturn person.

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Definition: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Synonyms: reserved, silent

Antonyms: talkative, loud

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Belabor ( verb):

The bully belabored with the victim everyday.

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Definition:argue or elaborate (a subject) in excessive detail OR attack physically.

Synonyms: baste , beat

Antonyms: ignore, burn

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Encomium (noun)

I received an encomium for the outstanding performance.

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Definition: a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Synonym: praise, eulogy

Antonym: Reprimand, scolding

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Invidious( adjective) :

The comment was invidious.

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Definition:of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others OR unjust

Synonyms: offensive, envious

Antonyms: lovable, appealing

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Temporize ( verb) :

She always temporizes in order to waste time.

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Definition:avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.

Synonyms: delay , stall

Antonyms: do, accost

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Carping ( adjective) :

She was a carping woman, one who never appreciated anything.

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Definition: difficult to please; critical.

Synonyms: fretful, critical

Antonyms: forgiving, admiring

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Eschew (verb) :

I eschew from alcohol most times.

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Definition: deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

Synonyms: avoid, shun

Antonyms: embrace, court

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Largesse ( noun) :

The largesse from the donors was too much.

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Definition: generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Synonyms: gift, charity

Antonyms: blight, cheapness

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Tenable (adjective):

The idea was tenable and made sense

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Definition:

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Synonyms:

plausible, credible

Antonyms: illogical, confounded

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Accost (verb):

“A man accosted a woman on the street, asking her for her name and phone number.”

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Definition: to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging way

Synonym: confront, cross, dare

Antonym: aid, help, ignore

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Animadversion (noun):

“The film critic seems to have offered animadversions on nearly every movie made this year.”

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Definition: a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval

Synonym: accusation, blame, criticism

Antonym: approval, compliment, praise

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Avid (adjective):

“My sister is an avid golfer; she golfs every weekend.”

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Definition: desirous of something to the point of greed

Synonym: ardent, devoted, eager

Antonym: apathetic, cold, disinterested

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Brackish (adjective):
“The water from a river becomes brackish when it meets the sea.”

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Definition: having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink

Synonym: briny, saline, salted

Antonym: fresh, appealing, refreshing

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Celerity (noun):

“He performed his task with great celerity.”

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Definition: swiftness , rapidity of motion or action

Synonym: haste, dispatch, fleetness

Antonym: delay, rest, slowness

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Devious (adjective):

“Their accountant used devious methods to cheat them out of a lot of money.”

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Definition:straying or wandering from a straight or direct course

Synonym: dishonest, crafty, deceitful

Antonym: frank, honest, naïve

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Gambit (noun):

“The businessman's gambit is to say that his investment will double in value.”

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Definition: in chess, an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of minor piece in order to gain a later advantage

Synonym: artifice, design, device

Antonym: frankness, honesty, trustworthy

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Halcyon (noun):

“The halcyon was plucking fish out of the sea.” Or “...halcyon days of youth.”

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Definition: a legendary bird identified with the kingfisher

Or (adjective): calm; peaceful; tranquil

Synonym: balmy, quiet, still

Antonym: loud, noisy, obnoxious

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Histrionic (adjective):

“Her histrionic outburst at this morning's meeting is just the latest incident in a long history of unstable behavior, and there is talk that she may be fired.”

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Definition: pertaining to actors and their techniques

Synonym: melodramatic, overacting, theatrical

Antonym: understating, keeping it cool, low-key

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Incendiary (noun):
“Incendiaries caused great damage when they started fires in government buildings.”

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Definition: a person who deliberately sets fire to buildings or other property, as an arsonist

Synonym: inflammatory, dangerous, provocative

Antonym: loyal, peacemaking, calm

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Maelstrom (noun):

“Soldiers fight in the maelstrom of war.”

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Definition: a whirlpool of great size and violence

Synonym: chaos, turbulence, turmoil

Antonym: calm, harmony, order

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Myopic (adjective):

“The building's owner is myopic; he will only make small repairs while the building is slowly falling apart.”

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Definition: nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation

Synonym: nearsighted, shortsighted, astigmatic

Antonym: far-sighted

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Overt (adjective):

“Two politicians who hated each other shook hands as an overt act of showing they are now friendly.”

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Definition: open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized

Synonym: apparent, undisguised, obvious

Antonym: obscure, uncertain, unclear

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Pejorative (adjective):

“The pejorative comment deepened the dislike between the two families.”

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Definition: tending to make worse

Synonym: negative, belittling, degrading

Antonym: complementary, positive, praising

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Propriety (noun):
“The children observed the propriety of the church service and behaved themselves.”

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Definition: the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.

Or the state of being proper

Synonym: correctness, morality, suitability

Antonym: discord, incompatibility, unsuitable

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Sacrilege (noun):

“The anthropologist was accused of committing a sacrilege when she disturbed an ancient burial ground.”

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Definition: improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred

Synonym: blasphemy, crime, curse

Antonym: kindness, praise, respect

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Summarily (adverb):

“I was dismissed summarily from my job after I was caught stealing money.”

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Definition: without delay or formality; briefly

Synonym: immediately, readily, speedily

Antonym: slowly, sluggish, delay

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Suppliant (adjective):

“The suppliant person entered the church seeking forgiveness.”

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Definition: asking humbly and earnestly

Synonym: beggar, asker, seeker

Antonym: giver, provider, benefactor

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Talisman (noun):

“The tribal chief wears a talisman on a chain around his neck.”

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Definition: an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers

Synonym: charm, fetish

Antonym: hex, curse

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Undulate (verb):

“The ground undulates from an earthquake.”

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Definition: to move in waves or with a wavelike motion

Synonym: wobble, ripple, surge

Antonym: smooth, flat, level