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Vocabulary unit 9 Level E
Synonyms&antonyms, definition
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01/11/2012

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Term
Allocate
Definition
verb;
to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
Synonyms;
assign, allot, apportion
Term
Ardent
Definition
Adjective;
very enthusiastic, impassioned
Synonyms;
intense, zealous, fervent, avid
Antonyms;
indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic
Term
Assiduous
Definition
Adjective;
persistent, attentive, diligent
Synonyms;
industrious, unremitting, sedulous
Antonyms;
lazy, shiftless
Term
Brash
Definition
Adjective;
prone to act in a hasty matter; impudent
Synonyms;
rash, brazen, impetuous
Antonyms;
prudent, wary, cautious
Term
Capricious
Definition
Adjective;
subject to whims or passing fancies
Synonyms;
impulsive, fickle, unpredictable
Antonyms;
constant, steady, unwavering
Term
Chastise
Definition
Verb;
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severly
Synonyms;
discipline, censure
Antonyms;
commend, reward
Term
copious
Definition
Adjective;
abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
Synonym;
ample, profuse, bountiful
Antonyms;
inadequate, meager, scanty, concise
Term
deviate
Definition
verb;
to turn aside; to stray from norm;
Noun;
one who departs from a norm
Adejective;
differing from, heterodox, unconventional
Synonyms;
(verb.) diverge, veer, swerve
Antonyms;
(verb)conform to, abide by; (adj) orthodox
Term
emaciated
Definition
(adj) unnaturally thin
Synonyms;
guant, shriveled, withered,
Antonyms;
plump, fat, obese
Term
exult
Definition
verb;
to rejoice greatly
Synonyms;
revel, glory
Antonyms;
mope, regret, rue, sulk
Term
gnarled
Definition
Adjective;
knotted, twisted, lumpy
Synonyms;
knotty, misshappen
Antonyms;
smooth, unblemished, straight
Term
Indemnity
Definition
Noun;
a payment for damge or loss
Synonyms;
compensation, reparation, restitution
Term
inkling
Definition
noun;
a hint; a vague notion
Synonyms;
clue, suggestion
Term
limpid
Definition
Adjective;
clear, transparent; readily understood
Synonyms;
lucid, intelligible
Antonyms;
clouded, murky, opaque
Term
omnipotent
Definition
Adjective;
almighty, having unlimited authority or power
Synonym;
all-powerful
Antonyms;
powerless, weak
Term
palatable
Definition
Adjective;
agreeable, to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
Synonyms;
edible, attractive, appetizing
Term
Poignant
Definition
Adjective;
deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
Synonyms;
heartreding, bittersweat,
Antonyms;
unaffecting, bland, vapid, funny
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