Vocab List 3

Front 1

abominate

Back 1

(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonyms: relish, savor, cherish

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commiserate

Back 2

(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonyms: empathize

Front 3

sangfroid

Back 3

(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms: excitability, hysteria

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acculturation

Back 4

(n.) the modification of social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
synonym: adaptation

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enjoin

Back 5

(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of an action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
synonym: bid, charge, command
antonym: allow, permit

Front 6

nominal

Back 6

(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
synonym: token, trifling, inconsequential
antonym: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive

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seditious

Back 7

(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
synonym: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
antonym: supportive, loyal, allegiant

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tenuous

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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
synonym: flimsy, insubstantial, vague
antonym: strong, substantial, valid

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expiate

Back 9

(v.) to make amends, make up for
synonym: atone, redeem

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vitriolic

Back 10

(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like strong acid)
synonym: withering, acerbic
antonym: bland