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Vocabulary Quiz-Unit 1
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12th Grade
09/04/2013

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Abhor

Definition

Definition: To hate very much, to detest utterly

POS: Verb

Synonyms: Dislike, Dispice, Loathe

Anyonyms: Love, Enjoy, Admire

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Archaic

Definition

Definition: Belonging to an earlier time, ancient; outdated.

POS: Adjective

Synonyms: Vintage, Old-fashioned, Extinct

Antonyms: Modern, New, Up-to-date

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Cacophony

Definition

Definition: Harsh sounds

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Noise, Rackett, Ruckus

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Euphony

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Coterie

Definition

Definition: A circle of close associates or friends.

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Posse, Entourage, Clique

Antonyms: Enemies, Loners, Haters

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Efface

Definition

Definition: To rub away

POS: Verb

Synonyms: To remove, Erode, Erase

Antonyms: To restore, Remove, Renew

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Glutton

Definition

Definition: One who eats or consumes a great deal; having the capacity to receive or withstand something.

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Pig, Indulgent, Greedy

Antonyms: Cheapskate, Generous, Weak

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Irascible

Definition

Definition: Easily angered, irritable.

POS: Adjective

Synonyms: Grumpy, Short-tempered, Cranky

Antonyms: Calm, Content, Tolerant

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Menagerie 

Definition

Definition: A collection of live wild animals on exhibit.

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Zoo, Circus, Safari

Antonyms: Taxidermy, Museum, Farm

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Potentate

Definition

Definition: Powerful ruler; an important person.

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Royalty, King/Queen, Monarch

Antonyms: Peasant, Servant, Slave

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Surfeit

Definition

Definition: An overabundant amount, expecially overindulgence in eating and drinking.

POS: Noun

Synonyms: Surplus, Saturation, Overstock

Antonyms: Shortage, Drought, Famine

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