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Vocab 3
Mobley - 9/29/13
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English
11th Grade
09/29/2013

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Term
N. - One who bears the blame for others.

SYN: Patsy, Sucker
Definition
Scapegoat
Term
Adj. - Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative.

SYN: Authoritative, Unconditional
ANT: Mild, Indulgent, Optional Foolish
Definition
Peremptory
Term
N. - An artist or designers workshop.
Definition
Atelier
Term
N. - A universal truth;
an established rule

SYN: Fundamental, Theorm
ANT: Non-sense, foolishness, paradox
Definition
Axiom
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Adj. - Meliodious
Pleasing to the ear.

SYN: Harmonic, Melodic
ANT: Harsh
Definition
Dulcet
Term
V. - To take over
To seize power

SYN: Commander, Seize, Co-opt
ANT: Indulge, tolerate, return, sanction, bear with
Definition
Usurp
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Adj. - Treating with condescension
Acting superior

SYN: Lofty, Arrogant
ANT: Hurt, antagonize, be modest, contend
Definition
Patronizing
Term
N. - An evil or wicked act

SNY: Abomination, injustice
ANT: Good, virtuous, pure, innocent
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Iniquity
Term
Adj. - No longer current or applicable; antiquated.

SYN: Obsolete, Outmoded
ANT: Modern, Contemporary
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Archaic
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V. - To waver; to sway; indecisively

SYN: Fluctuate, Swing, Waffle
ANT: Stay, Persist, Remain, Stop
Definition
Vacillate
Term
Adj. - Keen, mentally sharp

SYN: Shrewd, keen, clever
ANT: Unintelligible, Uncertain
Definition
Perspicacious
Term
Adj. - Using or consuming sparingly

SYN: Frugal, Moderate
ANT: Lavish, Extravagant, Liberal, Excessive
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Abstemious
Term
N. - A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck.
Definition
Talisman
Term
V. - To remove vulgar or objectionable material.

SYN: Censor, bowderlize, sensitize
ANT: Recommendation, Approval, Allow, Permit
Definition
Expurgate
Term
Adj. - Transparent, clear

SYN: Pure, Bright
ANT: Muddy dark, turbid, roiled
Definition
Pellucid
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