Vocabulary 3

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abominate

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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for

SYNONYMS: loathe, abhor, detest
ANTONYMS: relish, savor, cherish, esteem

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acculturation

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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another

SYNONYM: Adaption

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adventitious

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(adj.)resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential

SYNONYMS: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
ANTONYMS: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

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ascribe

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(v.) to assign or refer to

SYNONYMS: impute, credit, attribute

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circuitous

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(adj.) roundabout, not direct

SYNONYMS: indirect, meandering, winding
ANTONYMS: straight, direct, as the crow flies

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commiserate

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

SYNONYMS: feel sorry for, empathize
ANTONYM: feel no sympathy for

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enjoin

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(v.) to direct or order

to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way

SYNONYMS: bid, charge, command, adjure
ANTONYMS:allow, permit

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expedite

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(v.) to make easy

cause to progress faster

SYNONYMS: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
ANTONYMS: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

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expiate

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(v.) to make ammends

make up for

SYNONYMS: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
to avert

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ferment

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(n.) a state of great excitement

agitation

SYNONYMS: (n) commotion, turmoil, unrest
ANTONYMS:(n) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity,
turbulance

to produce alcohol by chemical action

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inadvertent

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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention, unintentional, accidental

SYNONYMS: accidental, unconsidered
ANTONYMS: deliberate, intentional, premeditated

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nominal

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(adj.) existing in name only, not real, too small to be considered or taken seriously

SYNONYMS: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
ANTONYMS: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive,

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noncommittal

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(adj.) not decisive or definite, unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no

SYNONYMS: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
ANTONYMS: positive, definite, commited

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peculate

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(adj.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust, to take improperly for one's own use

SYNONYMS: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate

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proclivity

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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency, curious, patient, and fond of long walks outdoors

SYNONYMS: natural bent, penchant, propensity

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sangfroid

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(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

SYNONYMS: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
ANTONYMS: excitability, hysteria, flappability

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seditious

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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

SYNONYMS: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
ANTONYMS: supportive, loyal, faithful, 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

SYNONYMS: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
ANTONYMS: strong, solid, substantial, valid

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vitriolic

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(adj.) bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting

SYNONYMS: withering, acerbic, mordant
ANTONYMS: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

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wheedle

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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

SYNONYMS: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
ANTONYMS: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm