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11th Grade
10/08/2012

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Term
Urrid
Definition
(adj) Causing shock or horror
Syn: gory
Ant: pleasant
Term
Peculate
Definition
(vb) To steal
Syn: defraud, steal
Ant: appropriate
Term
Inadvertent
Definition
(adj) Happening by accident
Syn: accidental
Ant: intentional
Term
Unctuous
Definition
(adj) Excessively smug or smooth
Syn: servile
Ant: blunt
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Provincial
Definition
(adj) In the surrounding area; narrow in thoughts
Syn: narrow-minded
Ant: broad-minded
Term
Umbrage
Definition
(n) A shade created by trees, resentment
Syn: annoyance
Ant: pleasure
Term
Abominate
Definition
(vb) To strongly dislike
Syn: loathe
Ant: adore
Term
Hackneyed
Definition
(adj) Lacking originality
Syn: corny
Ant: original
Term
Sangfroid
Definition
(n) Composure or coolness
Syn: aplomb, poise
Ant: excitability
Term
Seditious
Definition
(adj) Rebellious, refusal to authority
Syn: rebellious
Ant: obedient, supportive
Term
Circuitous
Definition
(adj) Roundabout, not direct
Syn: indirect
Ant: direct
Term
Adventitious
Definition
(adj) Resulting by chance rather than a certain cause
Syn: incidental
Ant: inherent
Term
Petulant
Definition
(adj) Annoyed or easily irritated
Syn: irritable
Ant: serence
Term
Lassitude
Definition
(adj) Worn out, weary
Syn: worn out
Ant: strong, energetic
Term
Hiatus
Definition
(n) A break
Syn: pause
Ant: continuation
Term
Proclivity
Definition
(n) Tendency to do something
Syn: inclination, tendency
Ant: inability
Term
Noncommittal
Definition
(adj) Not taking a particular side, being vague
Syn: vague
Ant: committed
Term
Expiate
Definition
(vb) To make amends
Syn: redeem
Ant: flaw, mess up
Term
Coalition
Definition
(n) A group or union
Syn: alliance
Ant: splinter
Term
Innuendo
Definition
(n) A hint or indirect reference
Syn: hint
Ant: direct statement
Term
Prerogative
Definition
(n) A special right or privilage
Syn: perk
Ant:
Term
Ferment
Definition
(n) Great excitement (vb) To produce alcohol by chemical reaction
Syn: commotion
Ant: peace
Term
Approbation
Definition
(n) Official approval
Syn: commendation
Ant: disapproval
Term
Meretorious
Definition
(adj) Deserving recognition and praise
Syn: praiseworthy
Ant: blamesworthy
Term
Intercede
Definition
(vb) To speak on one's behalf
Syn: intervene
Ant: hinder
Term
Assuage
Definition
(vb) To make easier or milder
Syn: alliviate, facilitate
Ant: intensify
Term
Simulate
Definition
(vb) To make pretense of
Syn: pretend
Ant: to be real
Term
Enjoin
Definition
(vb) To direct or order
Syn: direct, command
Ant: allow, permit
Term
Aplomb
Definition
(n) Self confidence
Syn: self-confident
Ant: self-concious
Term
Jaded
Definition
(adj) Weary, worn out
Syn: sated
Ant: unspoiled
Term
Acculturation
Definition
(n) The process of adapting a new culture
Syn: adaptation
Ant: rejection
Term
Tenuous
Definition
(adj) Thin, weak
Syn: thin, weak
Ant: strong, solid
Term
Vitriolic
Definition
(adj) Bitter
Syn: bitter
Ant: bland, sugary
Term
Wheedle
Definition
(n) To coax to gain a desired result
Syn: sweet talk
Ant: intimidate
Term
Expedite
Definition
(vb) To make faster
Syn: speed-up, progress
Ant: hinder
Term
Stringent
Definition
(adj) To be strict
Syn: strict
Ant: lenient, low-maintiance
Term
Ascribe
Definition
(vb) To assign credit to
Syn: credit
Ant:
Term
Nominal
Definition
(adj) Existing in name only, too small to be considered or taken seriously
Syn: token
Ant: excessive
Term
Expostulate
Definition
(vb) To attempt to dissuade
Syn: protest
Ant: be in agreement with
Term
Elicit
Definition
(vb) To bring forth
Syn: evoke, bring forth
Ant: repress
Term
Decadence
Definition
(n) Decline or decay
Syn: decay
Ant: growth
Term
Transcend
Definition
(vb) To rise above
Syn: Surpass
Ant: descend
Term
Commiserate
Definition
(vb) To feel sorrow for
Syn: to empathize
Ant: to not feel sorry for
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