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EDST 2003 Vocabulary Lesson (02.02)
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01/30/2012

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PROSELYTE

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a person who has changed from one opinion, 

religious belief,sect, or the like, to another

 

Synonyms: convert, disiciple, follower

 

 

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ABSTEMIOUS

 

Definition


characterized by abstinence;

restraining behavior or apetite


Synonyms: ascetic, austere, frugal, moderate

Antonyms: gluttonous, indulgent, extravagant

 

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PERAMBULATOR

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Baby carriage

Synonyms: stroller, buggy

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LACHRYMOSE

Definition



suggestive of or tending to cause tears;

given to sheading tears readily.

Synonyms: sad, tearful, weapy

Antonyms: chearful, happy, joyful

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SCABBARD

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A sheath for a sword or the like

 

Synonym: sheath 

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SAGACIOUS

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having or showing acute mental discernment

and keen practical sense.

Synonyms: smart, judicious, shrewd

Antonyms: careless, foolish, ignorant

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CHIMERICAL

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Wildly faniciful, highly unrealistic

Synonyms: absurd, imaginary, mythological

Antonyms: ordinary, real, sincere

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SOBRIQUET

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a nickname

Synonyms: alias, moniker, pseudonym

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JEJUNE

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lacking in knowledge or experience

Synonyms: juvenille, immature, childish, naive

Antonyms: mature, wise

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COMESTIBLE

 

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food item

Synonym: edible

 

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