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12th Grade
09/05/2008

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Term
Abject adj.
Definition
sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
Syn. Servile, Spiritless
Ant. Spirited, Ebullient
John was in abject depression from the loss of his soccer game.
Term
pollinate V.
Definition

to mark or smudge with pollen

Bees pollinate flowers

Term
abstract adj.
Definition

1. disassociated from any specific instance

 2. expressing a quality apart from an object

syn. Abstruce, impersonal, detached 

Ant. Concrete, litereral

The abstract paintings of piccaso leave me with a smidge of confusion.

Term

Rudimentary adj.

Definition

consisting in first principles

Syn Fundamental

Ant. detailed

Appearing come and alert are two rudimentary behaviors when taking part in an interview 

Term

Acrimonious adj.

Definition

caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner

Syn Hateful

Ant Friendly

Her use of acrimonious language, proved she was very upset 

 

Term
Acumen N.
Definition

keenness and depth of perception, or discrimination especially in practical matters

The acountaint had great acumen with money

syn. discernment

Ant. inability

Term
Subterranean
Definition

 1. being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth

2. existing or working in secret

syn. internal

Ant. external
The earths core is subterranean.

Term
Trepidation n.
Definition

a tremulous motion.

Syn. Fear 

Ant. Calm

Trepidation struck when the plane hit turbulence

 

Term
aesthetic adj.
Definition

of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful

Syn. pleasing

Ant. ugly

The bucolic farm had an aesthetich charm to it.

Term
affinity n.
Definition

special relationship

Syn. alliance, bond

Ant. Seperation

He had an affinity towards good art.

Term

Analogous adj

 

Definition

showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy

Syn. similar, comparable

Ant. Different

The second edition of the book was an analogous of the original manuscript.

Term
Reverence N
Definition

honor or respect felt or shown

Syn. Honor

Ant. Dishonor

He felt a sense of reverence knowing that he was cared for.

Term
Squandor v.
Definition

to spend extravagantly or foolishly

Syn. Dissipate, Waste

Ant. Save

He was accused of being stupid because he squandered the only water they had.

Term
Apathy n
Definition

lack of feeling or emotion

Syn. Indifference

Ant. Emotion

His appathy towards the loss of the game, made him seem stoic.

Term
benevolent adj.
Definition

1. marked by or disposed to doing good

2. marked by or suggestive of goodwill

Syn. humane, charitable

Ant. Cruel

The benevolent man handed out food to the hungry.

Term
Revitalize v.
Definition

to give new life or vigor to

Syn. Rejuvinize

Ant. Kill

The medication revitalized him so he was healthy again.

Term
candid adj
Definition

free from bias, prejudice, or malice

Syn. honest

Ant. Sneaky

The candid witness testified against the criminal.

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