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Unit 3.1
Unit 3 Vocabulary Part 1
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Language - English
11th Grade
10/10/2007

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Term

articulate

Definition

(v) to pronounce distinctly; to expres well in words; to connect by a joint or joints; (adj) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; jointed
synonyms: pronounce, eludicate, eloquent
antonyms: mumble, slur, tongue-tied, halting

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cavort

Definition
(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry

synonym: gambol
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credence
Definition
(n) belief, mental acceptance

synonyms: credit, trust, confidence
antonyms: disbelief, skepticism, incredulity
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decry
Definition
(v) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate

synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue
antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise
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dissemble
Definition
(v) to disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression

synonyms: dissimulate, mask, feign, fake
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distraught

Definition
(adj) very much agitated or upset as a resultof emotion ormental conflict

synonyms: frantic, distracted
antonyms: calm, composed, collected
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eulogy
Definition
(n) a formal statement of commendation; high praise

synonyms: panegyric, encomium, tribute, testimonial
antonyms: philippic, diatribe, invective
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evince
Definition
(v) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke

synonyms: exhibit, manifest, occasion
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exhume
Definition
(v) to remove from a grave; to bring to light

synonyms: disinter, unearth, uncover
antonyms: bury, inter
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feckless

Definition

(adj) lacking in spirit and strengh, ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable

synonyms: feeble, helples, incompetent, ineffefctual
antonyms: competent, capable, effective

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