Unit 7 Vocab Sixth Grade

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authorize

I wounder if Congress will someday authorize U.S. citizens to cast official votes over the internet

Back 1

(v.) to approve or permit; to give power or authority to

Synonyms:order, entitle, empower
Antonyms:forbid, ban, prohibit

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culprit

Thanks to their efficient tracking methods, the police were able to catch the culprit red-handed.

Back 2

(n.) a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender

Synonyms: lawbreaker, wrongdoer

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dawdle

It's relaxing to dawdle in the shower, but it wasts water.

Back 3

(v.) to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary

Synonyms:delay, loiter, dillydally
Antonyms: hurry, hasten, speed up, bustle

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dissect

I can't wait to dissect a frog in biology class next week.

Back 4

(v.) to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care

Synonym: examine
Antonyms: sew together, fuse,weld

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expend

The most experienced long-distance runners learn not to expand their energy too soon.

Back 5

(v.) to pay out, spend; to use up

Synonyms: utilize, consume, disburse
Antonyms: save, hoard

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fatality

The driver slammed on the breaks, but it was too late to prevent the traffic fatality.

Back 6

(n.) an event resulting in death; an accidental death

Synonyms: casualty, mortality
Antonym: injury

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gullible

Are you gullible enough to believe everything you hear on the radio?

Back 7

(adj) easily fooled, tricked, or cheated

Synonyms: trusting, innocent, naive, credulous
Antonyms: suspicious, skeptical

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illicit

Students will be suspended for one week if they bring any illicit materials to school.

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(adj.) not permitted, unlawful, improper

Synonyms: illegal, unauthorized, forbidden
Antonyms: legal, lawful, permissible, aboveboard

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immerse

I find it's easier to immerse my entire body in a swimming pool than try to get used to the water slowly.

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(v.) to plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply

Synonyms: dunk, engross
Antonyms: dredge up, pull out

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inflammatory

The candidate made an inflammatory speech that incensed all those who heard it.

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(adj.) causing excitement or anger; leading to violence or disorder

Synonyms: provoking, incendiary, provocative
Antonyms: calming, soothing, lulling, quieting

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memorandum

The principal posts a weekly memorandum to remind teachers of programs, deadlines, and special events.

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(n.) a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report (pl., memorandums or memoranda)

Synonym: reminder

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pathetic

It was a pathetic sight to see so many starving people desperately begging for food.

Back 12

(adj.) marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate

Synonyms: moving, distressing, pitiable, heartrending
Antonyms: funny, hilarious, frightening

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persevere

The patient needs to persevere with the painful exercises in order to be able to walk normally again.

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(v.) to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough

Synonyms: plug away, pursue, stick to it
Antonyms: give up, despair, throw in the towel, quit

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prevaricate

His reputation has suffered because of his unfortunate tendency to prevaricate.

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(v.) to lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose

Synonyms: fib, stretch the truth, equivocate
Antonym: tell the truth

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quash

Swift military action was required to quash the revolt before anyone was injured.

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(v.) to crush, put down completely

Synonym: suppress
Antonyms: start, kindle, ignite, encourage

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relish

She opened the tiny box with relish knowing that it contained a piece of jewelry.

Now that I've learned about Japan in class, I relish the chance to travel there.

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(n.) enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; (v.) to enjoy greatly

Synonyms: (n.) pleasure, gusto; (v.) take delight in
Antonyms: (v.)dislike, loathe, hate, dispise

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reminisce

At the family reunion, we got to hear 94-year-old Tia Luzia reminisce about life in old Havana.

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(v.) to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences

Synonyms: remember, recollect

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scour

The pot roast was delicious, but it won't be any fun to scour the burned roasting pan.

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(v.) to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of

Synonyms: scrub, search, comb
Antonyms: dirty, soil

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tribute

The best-selling author offered tribute to the teacher who inspired her.

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(n.) something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment

Synonyms: praise, honor, homage, recognition, commendation, glorification, money, tax, levy
Antonyms: blame, criticism, reproach

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writhe

It's so sad to see an injured bird writhe in pain.

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(v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle

Synonyms: twist, squirm, thrash