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Group 6 Definitions, Synonyms, and Antonyms
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11th Grade
01/04/2013

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Term
Anomalous.
Definition

Definition: Abnormal, Irregular.

 

Synonym: Divergent.

 

Antonym: Normal.

Term
Aspersion.
Definition

Definition: Damaging statement.

 

Synonym: Backbiting.

 

Antonym: Mildness.

Term
Bizarre.
Definition

Definition: Extremely strange.

 

Synonym: Outlandish.

 

Antonym: Usual.

Term
Brusque.
Definition

Definition: Abrupt, Blunt.

 

Synonym: Crusty.

 

Antonym: Corteous.

Term
Cajole
Definition

Definition: Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.


Synonym: Banter.


Antonym: Repel.

Term
Castigate.
Definition

Definition: Reprimand (someone) severely.


Synonym: Punish.


Antonym: Laud.

Term
Contrive.
Definition

Definition: Invent, imitate.

 

Synonym: Concoct.

 

Antonym: Disorganize.

Term
Demagogue.
Definition

Definition: Agitating person.

 

Synonym: Fomenter.

Term
Disabuse.
Definition

Definition: Free from belief.

 

Synonym: Debunk.

Term
Ennui.
Definition

Definition: Boredom.

 

Synonym: Apathy.

 

Antonym: Liveliness.

Term
Fetter.
Definition

Definition: Tie up, hold.

 

Synonym: Chain.

 

Antonym: Loosen.

Term
Heinous.
Definition

Definition: Horrifying, monstrous.

 

Synonym: Accursed.

 

Antonym: Wonderful.

Term
Immutable.
Definition

Definition: Unchangeable.

 

Synonym: Ageless.

 

Antonym: Flexible.

Term
Insurgent.
Definition

Definition: Rebellious.

 

Synonym: Contumacious.

 

Antonym: Obedient.

Term
Megalomania.
Definition

Definition: Self-centeredness.

 

Synonym: Arrogance.

 

Antonym: Humility.

Term
Sinecure.
Definition

Definition: Easy target.

 

Synonym: Dead duck.

 

Antonym: Protected.

Term
Surreptitious.
Definition

Definition: Sneaky, secret.

 

Synonym: Furtive.

 

Antonym: Aboveboard.

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