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Language - English
7th Grade
01/07/2015

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Term
sirocco
Definition
A hot wind, often dusty or rainy, blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
noun
syn: sandstorm
ant: stagnent air
Term
highhanded
Definition
Using power or authority without considering the feelings of others:
they oppose this cruel and high-handed takeover.
adj
syn: oppressive
ant: democratic
Term
recur
Definition
Occur again, periodically, or repeatedly.
verb
syn: persist
ant: halt/stop
Term
larder
Definition
A room or large cupboard for storing food.
noun
syn: stock
Term
fervent
Definition
Having or displaying a passionate intensity
adj
syn: passionate
ant: frigid
Term
elicit
Definition
Evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions
verb
syn: bring out
ant: give
Term
aureole
Definition
A circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person represented as holy.
noun
syn: corona
Term
steadfast
Definition
Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
adj
syn: stubborn
ant: afraid
Term
authorize
Definition
Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent)
verb
syn: empower
ant: refuse
Term
abyss
Definition
A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
noun
syn: chasm
ant: hill/mountain
Term
profound
Definition
(Of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
adj
syn: deep
ant: light
Term
siphon
Definition
Draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.
verb
syn: drain
ant:
Term
torchbearer
Definition
A person who carries a ceremonial torch.
noun
syn: torch holder
Term
impassioned
Definition
Filled with or showing great emotion
adj
syn: passionate
ant: peaceful
Term
foment
Definition
Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
verb
syn: incite
ant: discourage
Term
beeline
Definition
A straight line between two places.
noun
syn: line
ant: indirect
Term
pensive
Definition
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
adj
syn: dreamy
ant: negligent
Term
exult
Definition
Show or feel elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success
verb
syn: rejoice
ant: conceal
Term
cavil
Definition
Make petty or unnecessary objections
verb
syn: carp
ant: help
Term
uproarious
Definition
Characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar
adj
syn: boisterous
ant: solemn
Term
brood
Definition
A family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth
noun
syn: offspring
ant: parent
Term
hinterland
Definition
The often uncharted areas beyond a coastal district or a river’s banks
noun
syn: outback
ant: metropolis
Term
prim
Definition
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
adj
syn: demure
ant: untidy
Term
trample
Definition
Tread on and crush
verb
syn: crush
ant: aid
Term
sluice
Definition
(also sluice gate) A sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate.
noun
syn: channel
ant: blockage
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