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12th Grade
07/05/2011

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altruistic (al tru is tick)
Definition
unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous Antonyms: belligerent; stingy; selfish
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ambivalent (am biv uh lant)
Definition
having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action.
synonyms:undecided antonyms: certain
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angular
Definition
lean;sharp cornered; gaunt
antonyms: rotund
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arrogant
Definition
overbearingly assuming; insolently proud
synonyms: haughty,imperious antonyms: meek modest
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aversion
Definition
strong disinclination; disliking synonyms: hesitance, loathing antonyms: inclination
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discern
Definition
to differentiate between two or more things antonyms: to ignore; to be oblivious
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disdain
Definition
intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy synonyms: arrogant antonyms: favor, to love
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disparage
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to degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner synonyms: belittle antonyms: to praise profusley
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disparity
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inequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree. Antonyms: similarity
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embellish
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to decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation. Synonyms: deck garnish, ornament Antonyms: to abbreviate
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engender
Definition
to cause, to produce, to create
Antonyms: to squelch
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innocuous
Definition
harmless, producing no injury. Antonyms: dangerous, injurious
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insipid
Definition
boring and stupid. Synonyms: banal, flat, inane, vapid Antonyms: spirited and animated; zestful
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lament
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to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner. Synonyms: bemoan, bewail Antonyms: to rejoice
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laud
Definition
to praise, to extol Synonyms: revere Antonyms: to defame
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obscure
Definition
difficult to see, vague Synonyms: absturse antonyms: clear, apparent
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ostentatious
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showy, pretentious. Synonyms: pompous Antonyms: modest
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prodigal
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wasteful, a person a given to extravagance Synonyms: lavish, profuse Antonyms: thrifty individual
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repudiate
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to reject, to disown, to disavow Antonyms: to adopt
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reticence
Definition
restraint in speech, reluctance to speak Synonyms: reserve, taciturnity Antonyms: candor
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revere
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to honor, to regard with respect Synonyms: adore, venerate, worship Antonyms: to despise
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serene
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calm, placid Synonyms: tranquil Antonyms: agitated
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subtle
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delicate, elusive, not obvious Antonyms: obvious; gross; blunt
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superfluous
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beyond what is needed or required, an overflow Antonyms: necessary
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taciturn
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quiet, not verbose Synonym: reserved,reticent Antonyms: loquacious
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