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Sadlier-Oxford
Level F Unit 3
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11th Grade
09/01/2009

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Abominate
Definition
(v)
synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonynm: CHERISH
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Acculturation
Definition
(n)
synonyms: ADAPTATION
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adventitious
Definition
(Adj)
synonyms: extrinsic incidental foruitous
antonynms: CONGENITAL
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ascribe
Definition
(v)
synonyms: impute, CREDIT, attribute
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circuitous
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
antonynms: STRAIGHT
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commiserate
Definition
(v)
synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
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enjoin
Definition
(V)
synonyms: bid, charge, COMMAND, adjure
antonynms: allow, permit
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expedite
Definition
(v)
synonyms: ACCELERATE, facilitate, speed up
antonyms: HAMPER
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expiate
Definition
(v)
synonyms: redeem, atone, make reparation
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ferment
Definition
(v),(n)
synonyms: COMMOTION, turmoil, unrest
antonyms:peace and quiet, TRANQUILITY, placidity
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inadvertent
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: ACCIDENTAL, unconsidered
antonyms: DELIBERATE
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nominal
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: TRIFLING, INCONSEQUENTIAL
antonyms: EXORBITANT
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noncommittal
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
antonyms: POSITIVE
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peculate
Definition
(V)
synonyms: EMBEZZLE, defraud, misapproriate
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proclivity
Definition
(n)
synonyms: NATURAL BENT, penchant, PROPENSITY
antonyms: inability or incapacity NATURAL DISABILITY
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sangfroid
Definition
(n)
synonyms: POISE, self-assurance, APLOMB
antonyms: excitability, HYSTERIA
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seditious
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: mutinous, REBELLIOUS, subversive
antonyms: LOYAL
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tenuous
Definition
(adj)
synonyms: FLIMSY, INSUBSTANTIAL
antonyms: STRONG, solid
Term
vitrolic
Definition
(adj)
bitter, sarcastic; highly CASUTIC or biting
synonyms: WITHERING, ACERBIC, MORDANT
antonyms: SACCHARINE, SUGARY
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wheedle
Definition
(v)
synonyms: INVEIGLE, SWEET TALK
antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
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