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Unit 8
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English
9th Grade
04/10/2014

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Term
Assurance
Definition

(n.) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence

Synonyms: promise, sureness, poise, self-possession

Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, insecrurity

Term
Asylum
Definition

(n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety

Synonyms: sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge

Term
Console
Definition

(v.) to comfort; (n.) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an elctrical or mechanical device

Synonyms:(v.)soothe,solace,alleviate

Antonyms:(v.)distress, aggravate, bother, vex, torment

Term
Dross
Definition

(n.) refuse, waste products

Synonyms: rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum

Term
Dwindle
Definition

(v.) to lessen, diminsh

Synonyms: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out

Antonyms: increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate

Term
Flippant
Definition

(adj.) lacking in seriousness; disrespect, saucy

Synonyms: frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent

Antonyms: serious, respectful, deferential, obsequious

Term
Immunity
Definition

(n.) resistance to diease; freedom from some charge or obligation

Synonyms: exemption, impunity

Antonyms: vulnerability, susceptibility, exposure

Term

Institude

 

Definition

(v.) to establish, set up; (n.) an organization for the promotion  of learning

Synonyms: (v.)found, bring about; (n.) academy

Antonyms: (v.) terminate, discontinue, demolish, raze

Term
Liability
Definition

(n.) a debt; something disadvantageous

Synonyms: handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback

Antonyms: advantage, asset

Term
Preposterous
Definition

(adj.) rediculous, senseless

Synonyms: nonsensical, absurd, incredible

antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic, plausible

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