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Ch. 2 Lesson 4
Ch. 2 Lesson 4
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English
10th Grade
10/15/2007

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acquit
Definition
to relieve from an accusation; discharge;exculpate;exonerate

ant:convict
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complex
Definition
having varied interrelated part; hard to understand. complicatred; intricate

ant:simple
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consign
Definition
give, transfer, delicer, commit, person whom something is shipped
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effrontery
Definition
shamess boldness; insolence; gall; temerity;nerve;chutzpah
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excruciating
Definition
causing great pain or anguish; agonizing
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forbearance
Definition
act of refraining, abstaining, leniency;patience

ant:anger
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hamper
Definition
interfere with; hinder, impede

ant:aid
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nettlesome
Definition
litterally full of nettles (plants with stinging hairs), irritating, causing annoyance or vexation
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oblivious
Definition
forgetful, unmindful, not aware; unwitting
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prodigious
Definition
huge, gigantic, colossal

ant:tiny
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rejuvinate
Definition
make young or youthful again, give new vigor to; reinvigorate; refresh
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residue
Definition
left over, remainder
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salutary
Definition
favorable to health, curative, beneficial, salubrious

ant:deleterious
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scrutinize
Definition
examine very closely; inspect; vet
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supersede
Definition
force out of use;displace;supplant;replace
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sweltering
Definition
very hot, torrid, sultry

ang:frigid
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unruffled
Definition
not upset or agitated;calm;cool;ubflustered; imperturbable; collected

ant:discomposed
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unwieldy
Definition
hard to handle because of size or weight, unmanageable, bulky, cumbersome
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withdraw
Definition
taking back;removal, retreat, departure

ant:approach
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zany
Definition
clown, mildly insane, crazy, loony, buffoon
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