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Week 3
10
English
6th Grade
02/13/2007

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Term
EMANCIPATE(v)
Definition
to set free, or to let go from slavery.
Synonyms: release, liberate, unshackle
Antonyms: enslave, fetter
Term
HOOPLA (n)
Definition
great excitement; showy publicity or hype
Synonyms: extravaganza, to-do, hustle-bustle
Term
FRIGID(adj)
Definition
very cold, not warm or friendly, stiff in feelings or manners
Synonyms: icy, frozen, frosty, chilly, aloof
Antonyms: warm, hot, friendly
Term
PROGNOSTICATE (v)
Definition
to make a prediction based on data, or to indicate beforehand
Synonyms: forecast, predict, foretell
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REGAL (adj)
Definition
belonging to or fit for a king or queen
Synonyms: royal, stately, majestic, noble
Antonyms: common
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SYNTHETIC (adj)
Definition
made from chemicals rather than from natural products; not real or genuine
Synonyms: artificial, fake, imitation
Antonyms: real, genuine
Term
BLEAK (adj)
Definition
cheerless and depressing; barren, lonely, raw, or exposed to harsh, bitter cold winds
Synonyms: miserable, dismal, gloomy, grim
Antonyms: cheerful, promising, warm
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ELIGIBLE (adj)
Definition
having the necessary qualities or meeting the requirements; fit or entitled to be chosen
Synonyms: qualified, permitted, appropriate
Antonyms: ineligible, unfit
Term
ELOQUENT (adj)
Definition
describes speech that is powerful, persuasive, or moving, and that flows with grace, dignity and emotion
Synonyms: expressive, fluent, stirring
Antonyms: tongue-tied, mumbling, inexpressive
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DENIZEN (n)
Definition
any inhabitant of a certain place or region
Synonyms: occupant, resident, citizen, dweller
Antonyms: visitor, stranger
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