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44
Language - English
10th Grade
05/26/2009

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Abhor
Definition
(v) to regard with horror or loathing- Syn detest abominate- ant. admire cherish respect (2nd)
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amend
Definition
(v) to change in a formal way; to change for the better-Syn modify improve correct
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buffet
Definition
(v) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly to drive or force blows; to force ones way with difficulty (n) a slap
Syn- batter, sock
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chaos
Definition
(n) great confusion
syn-anarchy, turmoil,
ant- order regularity
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commodious
Definition
(adj) roomy, spacious
syn- comfortable ample capacious
ant- cramped claustrophobic
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corrosive
Definition
(adj) eating away at gradually acidlike bitterly sarcastic
syn- caustic mordant spiteful
ant- bland mild benign
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discern
Definition
(v) to see clearly, recognize
syn- percieve detect distinguish
ant- overlook
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extant
Definition
(adj) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed or lost
syn- surviving in existence
ant- extinct defunct vanished
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obviate
Definition
(v) to anticipate and prevent to remove dispose of
syn- preclude forestall ward off
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renegade
Definition
(n)one who leaves a group, deserter, outlaw
syn - turncoat heretic
ant- loyalist patriot
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reprehensible
Definition
(adj) deserving blame or punishmen
syn-blameworth objectionable
ant-commedable blameless
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Somber
Definition
(adj) dark gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
syn- mournful dismal
ant- bright sunny lighthearted
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squalid
Definition
filthy wretched debased
syn-dingy sordid foul
ant- neat spruced exalted
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turbulent
Definition
(adj) disorderly riotous violent
syn- tumultuous unruly agitated
ant-calm placid tranquil
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vociferous
Definition
(adj) loud noisy; compelling attention
syn- clamorous uproarious blustering
ant- quite soft spoken muted
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voluminous
Definition
great size number; writing or speaking in great length
syn- bulky massive plentiful
ant- scant meager brief
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waive
Definition
to do without give up voluntarily to put off temporarily
syn- decline relinquish, forgo
ant- claim accept
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ingenuous
Definition
(adj) innocent simple frank sincere
syn-naive artless candid
ant- artful crafty worldly
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parsimonious
Definition
(adj) stingy meager poor miserly
syn frugal niggardly cheap
ant-generous open-handed
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quandry
Definition
(adj) state of perplexity or doubt
syn- confusion dilemma predicament
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recalcitrant
Definition
(adj) stubbornly disobedient resisting authority
syn unruly obstinate contrary
ant- obedient docile cooperative compliant
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stultify
Definition
(v) to make ineffective or useless cripple to have a dulling effect on
syn- smother stifle neutralize negate
ant-arouse excite inspire
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ardent
Definition
(adj) very enthusiastic impassioned
syn- intense zealous
ant- indifferent stolid
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assiduous
Definition
(adj) persistent attentive diligent
syn- unremitting sedulous
ant- lazy lackadaisical
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brash
Definition
(adj) prone to act in a hasty manner impudents
syn- rash impetuous impertinent
ant- prudent wary cautious
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capricious
Definition
(adj) jubject to whims or passing fancies
syn-impulsive fickle unpredictable
ant - constant steady unwavering
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copious
Definition
(adj) abundant plentiful wordy verbose
syn- ample profuse bountiful
ant-inadequate meager
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indemnity
Definition
(n) a payment for damage or loss
syn-compensation restitution
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acquiesce
Definition
(v) to accept without prtest to agree or submit
syn- comply with accede yield
ant- resist protest
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Blithe
Definition
(adj) cheerful lighthearted casual
syn- carefree nonchalant indifferent
ant- glum morose despondent depressed
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contentious
Definition
(adj) quarrelsome inclined to argue
syn- argumentative disputatious
ant agreeable amiable affable
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sinuous
Definition
(adj) winding having many curves lith and flexible
syn- twisting convoluted serpentine
ant- direct straight unbending rigid
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sonorous
Definition
(adj) full of deep or rich in sound impressive in style
syn full deep or rich in sound
ant tinny reed harsh
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Vanguard
Definition
(n) the foremost part of an army; leading position in any field
syn- forefront cutting edge trailblazers
ant rear guard stragglers
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stark
Definition
(adj) harsh unrelieved desolate utterly
syn- sheer downright grim bleak
ant- bright cheerful embellished
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acrid
Definition
(adj) harsh in taste or odor sharp in manner or temper
syn-irriating stinging bitter caustic
ant-gentle soothing mild
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august
Definition
(adj) majestic imspiring admiration and respect
syn- stately dignified venerable
ant- humble base mean lowly
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened or unfeeling
syn- insensitive unsympathetic thick skinned
ant- sensitive compassionate tender-handed
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elated
Definition
(adj) in high spirits extremely pleased
syn- overjoyed ecstatic
ant- depressed crestfallen
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indulgent
Definition
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
syn- lenient permissive tolerant
ant- strict severe hard nosed
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inveterate
Definition
(adj) firmly established long standing habitual
syn- persisting chronic dyed in the wool
ant sporadic intermittent
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quell
Definition
(v) to subdue put fown forcibly
syn- suppress pacify quashed
ant- incite provoke aroused
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tacit
Definition
unspoken silent implied
syn unexpressed unvoiced
ant- explicit speific
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trenchant
Definition
incisive keen forceful effective cutting caustic
syn- penetrating cutting telling acute
ant- dull bland insipid vapid imperceptive
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