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Vocabulary Quiz-Unit 6
10 vocabulary words.
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12th Grade
12/11/2013

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Affinity

Definition

Definition: natural attraction, sinship, similaraity 

POS: Noun

Synonyms: affection, connection, preference

Anyonyms: abhorrence, opposition, repellent

Term


Austere

Definition

Definition: Stern, severely simple and plain

POS: adjective

Synonyms: bare, modest, strict

Anyonyms: excessive, luxurious, ornate

Term


Catharsis

Definition

Definition: an emotional or psychological cleansing that brings belief or renewal

POS: Noun

Synonyms: getaway, release, therapy

Anyonyms: anxiety, chaios, stress

Term


Demurred

Definition

Definition: to object, to make exception

POS: Verb

Synonyms: deny, oppose, refuse

Anyonyms: accept, concur, permit

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Evade

Definition

 

Definition: to elude or avoid by cunning. To feel from 

POS: Verb

Synonyms: dodge, escape, hide

Anyonyms: embrace, pursue, stay

 

Term


Idiosyncrasy

Definition

Definition: a behavioral quirk

POS: Noun

Synonyms: habit, mannerism, oddity

Anyonyms: conformity, standard, usual

Term


Lethargy

Definition

Definition: laziness, tiredness, languour

POS: Noun

Synonyms: drowsiness, fatigue, inactivity

Anyonyms: energy, liveliness, vitality

Term


Orthodox

Definition

Definition: conventional, doing it by the books

POS: adjective

Synonyms: customary, standard, traditional

Anyonyms: abnormal, unconventional, unusual 

Term


Relinquish 

Definition

Definition: To give up doing, professing or intending, to give in

POS: Verb

Synonyms: abandon, renounce, withdraw

Anyonyms: hold, keep, take

Term


Umbrage

Definition

Definition: Sense of injury or insult, to take offense, displeasure

POS: Noun

Synonyms: anger, hurt, resentment

Anyonyms: happinessm like, pleasure 

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