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7th grade wordmasters gold list 3 2012
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7th Grade
04/16/2012

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Term
Daub
Definition
1. To cover with soft, asheisive matter
2. To spread unspecificaly
Synonyms: blur, cover, to dirty
Antonyms: Take off, to clean, wash
N.
Term
Quail
Definition
1. A small migratory bird
2. To lose heart or courage in difficulty or danger
Synonyms: Recoil, cower, avoid
Antonyms: Bravery, confront, to face
N. V.
Term
Deign
Definition
1. To deam worthy of ones pride or dignity
Synonyms: accept, bestow, admit
Antonyms: decline, reject, deny
V.
Term
Menial
Definition
1. To behave in a lowly degrading manner, often animal like
Synonyms: back down, servant
Antonyms: stand up, employer
Adj.
Term
Ravage
Definition
1. To work havoc upon.
2. To cause devestating destruction.
Synonyms: devestate, destroy
Antonyms: Aid, protect, build
V.
Term
Acclaim
Definition
1. To welcome or salute with joy
Synonyms: Clap, hail, applaud
Antonyms: Dissaproval, spurn, contempt
V. n.
Term
Misgiving
Definition
1. A feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension
Synonyms: Suspitiom, Hesitation
Antonyms: reliable, known, trust
N.
Term
Prowess
Definition
1. Exceptional strength, skill or bravery
Synonyms: expertness, mastery, accomplishment
Antonyms: cowardice, inability, weakness
N.
Term
Supercilious
Definition
1. Displaying arrogance, pride and uncaring
Synonyms: Cocky, scornful, disdainful
Antonyms: humble, modest, likeable
N.
Term
Spasmodic
Definition
1. An unpredictable burst of movement.
Synonyms: spaz, fitful, shaky
Antonyms: reasonable, predictable, fixed
Adj.
Term
Curtail
Definition
1. To cut or shorten
Synonyms: smaller, reduce, remove
Antonyms: add, bigger, increase
V.
Term
Permeate
Definition
1. To disregard bounderys
Synonyms: cross, evade, infiltrate
Antonyms: bounderys, limits, wait
V.
Term
Circumspect
Definition
1. A well-thought-out plan.
2. Unwilling to take risks
Synonyms: Careful, diligent, guarded
Antonyms: Careless, reckless, willing
Adj.
Term
Morass
Definition
1. Stuck in something.
2. Low wet grounds, swamp.
Synonyms: confusion, tangle, marsh
Antonyms: order, free, desert
Term
Headlong
Definition
1. Doing something full out without delay
2. Doing something without deliberation
Synonyms: thoughtless, rashly, hastely
Antonyms: careful, cautious, thoughtful
Term
Crotchety
Definition
1. Irrirtable, often due to old age
Synonyms: fussy, grouchy
Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Term
Demean
Definition
1. To lower in dignity, honor or standing
Synonyms: degrade, humble, humiliate
Antonyms: dignify, honor
Term
Premintion
Definition
1. A feeling of anticipation or anxiety of the future
Synonyms: forewarning, omen, sign
Antonyms: none
Term
Ersatz
Definition
1. An unworthy substitute
Synonyms: bogus, copied, counterfeit
Antonyms: genuine, real, true
Term
Impetuous
Definition
1. Moving with great force and violence
2. Rash action or emotion
Synonyms: impulsive, eager, headlong
Antonyms: planned, careful, controlled
Term
Decry
Definition
1. To criticize harshly
Synonyms: belittle, discredit, demean
Antonyms: applaud, compliment, praise
Term
Remorse
Definition
1. A sense of deep regret and guilt for a misdeed
Synonyms: regret, remorse, guilt
Antonyms: heartless, compassionless
Term
charisma
Definition
1. A personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
Synonyms: appealing, influential, attractive
Antonyms: repelling, ugly, uninfluential
Term
withstand
Definition
1. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonyms: refuse, resist
Antonyms: bak down, accept
Term
omen
Definition
1. a sign of something about to happen
Synonyms: premonition, feeling, prediction
Antonyms: none
Term
Acclaim
Definition
1. enthusiastic approval
Synonyms: cheer on, welcome, cheer
Antonyms: dislike, boo, unwelcome
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