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Vocabulary List #2 Honors
Just as the title reads.
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English
8th Grade
02/19/2014

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Term
Amnesty
Definition
noun/verb
N: An act of forgiveness
V: To forgive
Term
Substantial
Definition
adjective
Large in amount (size or number)
Synonyms: plenty, surplus, abundant, significant
Term
Triumphant
Definition
adjective
Having achieved a victory or success
Synonym: victorious
Term
Ultimate
Definition
adjective
The final point or result
Synonym: end result, superlative, greatest, best
Term
Monumental
Definition
adjective
Exceptionally great
Synonyms: big, colossal, massive
Term
Serenity
Definition
noun
The state of being calm or peaceful
Synonym: tranquil
Antonym: stressed, morose, gloomy
Term
Morose
Definition
adjective
Gloomy, sad, unhappy, ill humored
Term
Tolerance
Definition
noun
Willingness to accept opinions that differ from your own
Antonyms: bias, stereotypical, prejudice
Term
Embolden
Definition
verb
To make bold or bolder
Synonyms: hearten, encourage, fortified
Term
Cower
Definition
verb
To crouch on shame
Synonyms: recoil
Term
Sporadic
Definition
adjective
Similar things or occurrences that happen at irregular times
Synonyms: infrequent, periodic, out of the blue, random
Antonyms: steady, certain, repeatedly, persistent
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Term
Infectious
Definition
adjective
To spread from one person to another
Synonyms: contagious
Term
Wary
Definition
adjective
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or cautions
Synonym: suspicious
Term
Despair
Definition
noun
Loss of hope or hopelessness
Synonym: melancholy
Antonyms: optimistic, hopeful
Term
Reminiscence
Definition
noun
Act of recalling past events
Synonym: anecdote
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