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English Honors Vocab Unit 4 - KLINE
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English
9th Grade
10/06/2010

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1. travail (n.)
Definition
very hard work
syn. - toil, drudgery
ant. - ease, relaxation
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2. maelstrom (n.)
Definition
large, violent whirlpool
syn. - vortex
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3. contrive(d) (v.)
Definition
think up; devise
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4. dissemble (v.)
Definition
conceal under a false appearance; disguise
syn. - hide, mask, camouflage
ant. -show, manifest, reveal
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5. lithe (adj.)
Definition
supple; limber
syn. - flexible, pliable
ant. - show, manifest, reveal
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6. incredulity (n.)
Definition
inability to believe
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7. bemusing (adj.)
Definition
stupefying or muddling
syn. - confusing, bewildering
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8. glowering (adj.)
Definition
staring with sullen anger; scowling
syn. - glaring
ant. - smiling, grinning

lolv.
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9. equity(n.)
Definition
fairness; impartiality; justice
syn. - partiality, bias, injustice
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10. maudlin (adj.)
Definition
tearfully or foolishly sentimental
syn. - overemotional
ant. - realistic, unemotional
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11. contempt (n.)
Definition
disdain or scorn; scornful feelings
ant. - honor, respect, admiration
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12. oblation (n.)
Definition
offering to a god
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13. shirk (v.)
Definition
avoid, shun, evade
syn. - dodge, escape
ant. - meet, face, confront
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14. haughty (adj.)
Definition
arrogant
syn. - overly proud, scornful, disdainful
ant. - humble, modest
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15. impudence (n)
Definition
quality of being shamelessly bold; disrespectful
syn. - rude, insolence
ant. - respect, courtesy
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16. ruse (n.)
Definition
stratagem, maneuver, scheme, crafty devise
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17. wile (n.)
Definition
craftiness; sly trick
syn. - artifice, ruse
ant. -frankness, openness
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18. revelry (n.)
Definition
boisterous festivity
syn. - merriment, celebration
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19. abyss (n.)
Definition
ocean depths
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20. prevail (v.)
Definition
triumph, win
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