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English
9th Grade
02/01/2011

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Term
licentious
Definition

morally unrestrained

 

syn:immoral,lewd

Term
numismatist
Definition
a coin collector
Term
paucity
Definition

a scarcity, lack

 

syn: insufficiency

Term
fatalistic
Definition
believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate
Term
obtrude
Definition

to force oneself into a situvation uninvited

 

syn:impose, intrude

Term
pensive
Definition

dreamily thoughtful

 

syn:reflective, meditative

Term
lackadaisical
Definition

uninterested; listless

 

syn: spiritless, apathetic, languid

Term
alienate
Definition

to turn away feelings or affections

 

 

syn:estrange, set against

Term
elated
Definition

in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful

 

syn:overjoyed

Term
epigram
Definition

a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

 

syn:aphorism, bon mot, quip

Term
amalgamate
Definition

to combine

 

syn:unite, blend, merge, consolidate

Term
demented
Definition

mentally ill; insane

 

syn:deranged; insane

Term
hone
Definition
to sharpen
Term
beleaguer
Definition

to besiege by encircling; to harass

 

 

syn: surround, annoy

 

Term
gorge
Definition
to eat or swallow greedily
Term
antiquated
Definition

no longer used or useful; very old

 

syn: obsolete, out-of-date, archaic

Term
opiate
Definition
a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain
Term
caricature
Definition

an exaggerated portrayal of one's features

 

 

syn: mockery, cartoon

Term
dally
Definition

to waste time, to dawdle

 

syn: dawdle, loiter

Term
felonious
Definition

pertaining to or constituting a major crime

 

syn: criminal

Term
edifice
Definition

a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building

 

syn: fortress

Term
delude
Definition

to mislead; to fool

 

deceive

Term
ambidextrous
Definition
equally skillful with either hand
Term
belated
Definition

delayed

 

syn: tardy, late

Term
animate
Definition

to give life to

 

syn: enliven, encourage, excite

Term
knead
Definition

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture

 

syn: squeeze, rub, press

Term
chauvinist
Definition
one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, with contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs
Term
egalitarian
Definition
promoting equal rights for all people
Term
berkerk
Definition

in a state of violent or destructive rage

 

syn: frenzied

Term
ostentatious
Definition

marked by a conspicious, showy, or pretentious display

 

syn: grandiose

Term
elude
Definition

to escape notice, to get away from

 

syn: avoid, evade, lose

Term
fallow
Definition

inactive, unproductive

 

 

syn: barren, idle

Term
blight
Definition

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation

 

syn: affliction, disease

Term
obsequy
Definition
a funeral rite or ceremony
Term
denizen
Definition

an occupant, inhabitant

 

syn: resident

Term
fealty
Definition

obligated loyalty or faithfulness

 

syn: devotion, fidelty, allegiance

Term
entice
Definition

to attract by offering reward or pleasure

 

syn: tempt; lure

Term
gratify
Definition

to please

 

syn: satisfy, indulge

Term
laggard
Definition

a slow person, especially one who falls behind

 

straggler, dawdler

Term
gambit
Definition

maneuver or actions used to gain an advantage

 

syn: strategy, ploy, maneuver

Term
jaded
Definition

worn out, dulled, as from overindulgence

 

syn: exhausted, wearied

Term
gist
Definition

the main point

 

syn: idea, essence

Term
advocate
Definition

to recommend, to speak in favor of

 

syn: to promote, encourage

Term
efface
Definition

to obliterate, to wipe out

 

syn: erase

Term
charisma
Definition

personal appeal or attraction, magnetism

 

syn: charm

Term
ogre
Definition
a large monster, brute, a frightful giant
Term
mesmerize
Definition

to hypnotize

 

 

syn: captivate, entrance

Term
entity
Definition
anything having existence, either physical or mystical
Term
bandy
Definition
to exchange words, to discuss casually
Term
dastardly
Definition

cowardly and treacherous

 

syn: dishonorable, shameful

Term
nepotism
Definition
favortism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in buisness or hiring practices
Term
begrudge
Definition

to resent another's success, to envy

 

syn: resent

Term
mandarin
Definition
an influential person, a member of an elite group
Term
glutinous
Definition
gluey, stick
Term
enmity
Definition

deep-seated hostility, often mutual

 

syn: hatred, antagonism

Term
declaim
Definition

to speak in a dramatic,impassioned, or blustering manner

 

syn: trumpet

Term
imbue
Definition

to inspire or influence, to sature

 

syn: instill, pervade

Term
gaff
Definition
a pole with a large hook on one end
Term
quaff
Definition

to drink in large quantities, to gulp

 

syn: guzzle, swig

Term
bibliophile
Definition
a lover of books
Term
gird
Definition

to prepare for an event or an action

 

syn: brace

Term
daunt
Definition

to make afraid; to discourage

 

syn: intimidate; dishearten

Term
flux
Definition

a state of continual change or movement

 

syn: fluctuation; instability

Term
hovel
Definition

a wretched living place, an open shed

 

syn: shanty, shack

Term
cadaverous
Definition

of or like a corpse; pale, gaunt, thin

 

syn: ghastly

Term
gothic
Definition
of the middle ages; of or relating to a mysterious, grotesque, and desolate style of fiction
Term
penury
Definition

extreme poverty

 

syn: destitution

Term
egress
Definition

an exit; a means of going out

 

syn: passage

Term
felicity
Definition

happyiness, bliss

 

syn: euphoria, delight

Term
despot
Definition

a dictator with absolute power

 

syn: tyrant

Term
beget
Definition

to produce, to make happen

 

syn: generate

Term
educe
Definition

to draw out or bring out

 

syn: elicit

Term
glean
Definition

to collect bit by bit; to gather with patient labor

 

syn: garner

Term
chafe
Definition
to wear or irritate, often through rubbing or friction
Term
effrontery
Definition

shameless boldness

 

syn: impudence, nerve, audacity

Term
imbibe
Definition

to drink (especially alcohol)

 

 

Term
feign
Definition

to pretend

 

syn: simulate, fake

Term
desist
Definition

to stop, discontinue

 

syn: cease, end

Term
allude
Definition

to hint at; to refer to indirectly

 

syn: suggest, imply

Term
elite
Definition

the choice members or best of a group

 

syn: leaders

Term
bilk
Definition

to cheat or swindle, to thwart

 

syn: defraud; con

Term
homily
Definition

a sermon

 

syn: lecture, speech

Term
demise
Definition

death; a ceasing to exist

 

syn: termination, conclusion

Term
emit
Definition

to send out, to give forth, as in sound or light

 

syn: produce, discharge, release

Term
decadence
Definition

moral deterioration

 

syn: decay, corruption, debauchery

Term
aghast
Definition

feeling great dismay or horror

 

syn: terrified, horrified, shocked

Term
granary
Definition
storehouse for grain
Term
choleric
Definition

easily angered

 

syn: iracible, cantankerous

Term
impede
Definition

to hinder, obstruct

 

syn: delay, retard

Term
qualm
Definition

a feeling of uneasiness

 

syn: misgiving

Term
fallible
Definition

capable of error

 

syn: imperfect

Term
blatant
Definition

obvious, too conspicuous

 

syn: unconcealed, deliberate

Term
dawdle
Definition

to waste time

 

syn: tarry, loiter

Term
affiliate
Definition

an associate, partner

 

syn: member, colleague

Term
fawn
Definition

to act slavishly submissive

 

syn: grovel

Term
calumny
Definition

a false and malicious accusation

 

syn: slander, slur

Term
berate
Definition

to scold or rebuke severely and at length

 

syn: admonish, reprimand

Term
minion
Definition

a fawning, servile follower

 

syn: lackey

Term
desolate
Definition

lonely, forlorn, uninhabited; barren

 

syn: deserted, bleak

Term
bane
Definition

cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death

 

syn: blight, curse

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