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8th Grade
09/23/2012

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Term
improvisation
Synonyms: spontaneity
Antonyms: intended, planned, deliberate
Definition
(noun) the act or an instance of improvising
Term
linger
Synonyms: loiter, delay
Antonyms: go, hurry, leave, rush
Definition
(verb) lingered, lingering, ligers) To proceed slowly
Term
gingerly
Synonyms: safe, calculating, cautious
Antonyms: careless, uncareful
Definition
(adv.) In a careful or cautions manner
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traipse
Synonyms: walk, tread, tramp
Definition
(noun) a tedious or tiring journey on foot
Term
Mezzanine
Definition
(noun) intermediate floor just above the ground floor)
Term
evacuee
Synonyms: departed, displaced person
Antonyms: native (no apply in the sentence)
Definition
(noun) a person who is withdrawn or removed from a place of danger
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palpable
Synonyms: clear, obvious
Antonyms: unclear, hidden
Definition
(adj.) Able to be touched or felt.
Term
rubberneck
Synonyms: eye, focus, look
Antonyms: look away
Definition
(verb)stares in such a way
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eclectic
Synonyms: selective, varied, wide-ranging
Antonyms: specific, unvaried
Definition
(adj.) deriving ideas, style, or diverse of range of sources.
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Conformity
Synonyms: consent, resignation, submission
Antonyms: nonconformity, refusal
Definition
(noun) agreement, congruity, or accordance.
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