Unit 2 Vocab 1-20 Unit 3 21-40

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abominate

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

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acculturation

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

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adventitous

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(adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
antonyms: extrinsic, incidental, inherent, congenital

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ascribe

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(V) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
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, 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; to prohibit
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 amends , make up for, to avert
synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation

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ferment

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(n) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence
(v) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonyms: (n) commotion, turmoil, unrest
antonyms:peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

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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, committed

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Peculate

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(v) to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use
synonyms:embezzle, defraud, misapporpriate

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proclivity

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(n) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
antonyms: inability or incapacity

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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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seditous

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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 (like a strong acid)
synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

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wheedle

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(v) to use coaxing or flatter or gain some desired end
synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet talk
antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm