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Vocab 28
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11th Grade
04/17/2013

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Term
Scapegoat
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
Definition
Scapegoat
Def- Someone or something innocently made to bear the blame for others
Noun
S-Victim, Butt, Target
Term
Schism
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Schism
Def-A split or division within the ranks of an organization
Noun
S-Break, Rift, Breach
A- Fusion, Union, Merger
Term
Scrutinize
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Scrutinize
Def- To examine closely or critically
Verb
S-Study, Inspect, Critique
A-Gloss over, Skip over, Scan
Term
Secular
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Secular
Def-Not religious
Adj.
S-Temporal, Civil, Mundane
A-Sacred, Divine, Religious
Term
Senile
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Senile
Def-Showing the signs of old age
Adj.
S-Aged, Decrepit
A-Youthful, Juvenile
Term
Solace
Def.
POSs
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Solace
Def-N. Comfort in sorrow or misfortune
V. To comfort or console
Noun & Verb
S-Cheer, Soothe, Sympathy
A-Alarm, Worry, Upset
Term
Sordid
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Sordid
Def-Filthy and mean; Morally degrading
Adj.
S-Foul, Gross, Vile
A- Noble, Splendid
Term
Stamina
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Stamina
Def-Endurance
Noun
S-Guts, Energy, Vitality
A-Weakness, Frailty, Lack of Strength
Term
Stereotype
Def.
POSs
2 Syn.
Definition
Stereotype
Def-A conventional conception of something(N), To force into a uniform mold (V)
Noun & Verb
S-Classify, Categorize
Term
Stigmatize
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Stigmatize
Def-To characterize as disgraceful
Verb
S-Label, Discredit, Condemn
A-Compliment, Extol, Whitewash
Term
Stipulate
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
Definition
Stipulate
Def-To specify as a condition for agreement
Verb
S-Require, Contract, Provide for
Term
Strategy
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
Definition
Strategy
Def-A plan of action to achieve a goal; The science of planning such an operation
Noun
S- Plan, Blueprint, Program, Policy
Term
Strident- HARD
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant.
Definition
Strident
Def-Loud and harsh in sound
Adj.
S-Grating, Shrill, Jarring
A-Mellifluous, Melodious
Term
Surveillance
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
Definition
Surveillance
Def- Close observation of a person or group considered suspicious
Noun
S-Watch, Monitoring, Supervision
Term
Syndrome
Def.
POS
1 Synonym
Definition
Syndrome
Def-A group of traits, symptoms, or signs that collectively characterize a disease or social condition
Noun
S-Complex
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