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English
11th Grade
12/10/2009

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Abominate
Definition

Defintion: To hate something.

Synonyms: Loathe, Abhor, Despise, Detest

Antonyms: Relish, Savor, Cherish, Esteem

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Acculturation
Definition

Definition: To adapt to a new culutre or place.

Synonym: Adaptation

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Adventitious

 

Definition

Definition: Associated with something by chance

Synonyms: Extrinsic, Incidental, Fortuitous

Antonyms: Essential, Intrinsic, Inherent, Congenital

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Ascribe
Definition

Definition: To credit or assign

Synonyms: Impute, Credit, Attribute

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Circuitous
Definition

Defintion: Roundabout or not direct.

Synonyms:Indirect, Meandering, Winding

Antonyms: Straight, Direct, As the crow flies

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Commiserate
Definition

Defintion: To sympathise with (can't be done alone)

Synonyms: Feel sorry for, Empathize

Antonyms: Feel no sympathy for

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Enjoin
Definition

Defintion: To direct or order to do something

Synonyms: Bid, Charge, Command, Adjure

Antonyms: Allow, Permit

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Expedite
Definition

Defintion: To speed up the progress of

Synonyms: Accelerate, Facilitate, Speed up

Antonyms: Hinder, Hamper, Impede, Obstruct

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