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Vocabulary Building
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Literature
7th Grade
03/22/2011

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Term

Devoted 

 

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Definition

Loyal and dedicated to someone or something

 

A rock stars most devoted fan

 

 

Antonym: unloving

Synonym: adoring

Term

Transform

 

 

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Definition

To change in condition or in some way

 

A little creativity can transform an ordinary meal into a special event.

 

Antonym: remain

Synonym: convert

Term

Enhance

 

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Definition

To make greater ,add to,or make better

 

You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

 

Antonyms: worsen

Synonyms: improve

Term

Avenge 

 

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Definition

To get revenge for some wrongdoing

 

They vowed to avenge their father by capturing and punishing his killer.

 

Antonym: forgive 

Synonym: revenge

Term

Conceal

 

 

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Definition

To hide or place out of sight;you usually conceal an object or information from someone

 

 She could barely conceal her anger.

 

Antonym: display

synonym: hide

Term

Disdain

 

Definition

To treat someone or look at someone with contempt, as if they are below

 

I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers.

 

Antonym:respect

Synonym:despite

Term
Dismal
Definition

Something that would cause gloom, major sadness, depression or hopelessness

 

The show was a dismal failure.

 

Antonym:cheerless

Synonym:cheerful

Term
Distinguished
Definition

Marked by excellence (far different from others in abilities)

 

She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research.

 

Antonym:undignified

Synonym:dignified

Term
Hobble
Definition

To move along unsteadily, to limp along

 

She picked up her cane and hobbled across the room.

 

Antonym: facilitate

Synonym: clog

Term

 

Prevail

Definition

To win, triumph or overcome

 

Mutual respect prevails among students and teachers here.

 

Antonym: lose

Synonym:conquer

Term
Prevalent
Definition

What is commonly seen, practiced or observed, what is widespread (think of it as the idea or practice that won out/prevailed over the others)

 

A fashion that is prevalent among teenagers.

 

Antonym:unusual

Synonym:usual

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