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Vocabulary Workshop Level F
Unit 11
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English
11th Grade
03/06/2013

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Term
Abstemious
Definition

Adjective. moderate, sparing (as in eating and drinking); characterized by abstinence and self-discipline

Synonyms: temperate, sober, moderate

Antonyms: indulgent, immoderate, intemperate

Term
Censurable
Definition

Adjective. deserving of blame or correction

Synonyms: blameworthy, discreditable, reprehensible

Antonyms: commendable, laudable, meritorious

Term
Contingent
Definition

Adjective. likely but not certain to happen, possible; depenent on uncertain events or condition; happening by chance

Noun. a representative group forming part of a larger body

Synonyms: conditional, dependen; a detcahment

Antonyms: independent of, unconnected with, certain

Term
Corroborate
Definition

Verb. to confirm, make mor certain, bolster, substantiate, verify

Synonyms: refute, contradict, undermine, discredit

Term
Denizen
Definition

Noun. an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place

Synonyms: resident, dweller, habitué

Antonyms: alien, outsider, stranger, foreigner

Term
Discursive
Definition

Adjective. passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, ramblin, roving, nomadic

Synonyms: digressive, diffuse, wandering, episodic

Antonyms: ahort and to the point, succinct

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