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8th Grade
11/14/2012

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Term
Array
Definition
Collection, Considerable Group

Synonyms: Body,Bunch,Cluster
Antonyms: Individual
Term
Anachronism
Definition
Error in Time Placement

Synonyms: Solecism, misdealt
Antonyms: Synchronism
Term
Reservoir
Definition
A place where water is stored

Synonyms: Store,pool,hoard
Antonyms: Drain,Zilch,Nothingness
Term
Desecrate
Definition
To Abuse or Violate a sacred place

Synonyms: Defile, Violate, Pollute
Antonyms: Honor, Praise, Sanctify
Term
Rivet
Definition
Occupy Complete Attention

Synonyms: Concern,engage,involve
Antonyms: Distract, Separate,Remove
Term
Meticulous
Definition
Perfection

Synonyms: Exact,strict,scrupulous
Antonyms: Careless,messy,sloppy
Term
Negligent
Definition
Careless,indifferent

Synonyms: Sloppy,slack,remiss
Antonyms: Careful,mindful,successful
Term
Incongruous
Definition
Out of place,absurd

Synonyms: Bizarre, conflicting
Antonyms: Consistant
Term
Lax
Definition
Slack,remiss

Synonyms: Careless,forgetful,oblivious
Antonyms: Strict,tight,hard
Term
Timbre
Definition
Tone

Synonyms: Accent,beat,intonation
Antonyms: Pitch,volume
Term
Ephemeral
Definition
Momentary,passing

Synonyms: Brief,fleeting,temporary
Antonyms: Long,eternal,lasting
Term
Durable
Definition
Sturdy-long lasting

Synonyms: Constant,dependable,lasting
Antonyms: Fragile,weak,unsturdy
Term
Girth
Definition
Measurement of the waist

Synonyms: Circumference,bigness
Antonyms: Inside,interior,middle
Term
Canopy
Definition
A fabric covering

Synonyms: Cover,shade,umbrella
Antonyms: Uncover,reveal,unwrap
Term
Entreat
Definition
Plead with

Synonyms: Ask,beg,crave
Antonyms: Answer,command,demand
Term
Contingent
Definition
Condition,possible

Synonyms: Casual,chance,random
Antonyms: Definite,real,sure
Term
Germane
Definition
Appropriate

Synonyms: Akin,proper,suitable
Antonyms:Improper,inappropriate,
irrelevant
Term
Envelop
Definition
Encase,hide

Synonyms: Blanket,cage,conceal
Antonyms: Free,loose,open
Term
Archives
Definition
Place where records are stored

Synonyms: Library,storage,office
Term
Demur
Definition
To disagree

Synonyms: Challenge,combat,fight
Antonyms: Agree,consent,accept
Term
Assail
Definition
Attack,usually with words

Synonyms: Abuse, assault,charge
Antonyms: Protect,defend,surrender
Term
Stronghold
Definition
Refuge

Synonyms: Fortress,castle,keep
Antonyms: Weak,surrender, desertification
Term
Strew
Definition
To spread

Synonyms: Cover,scatter,sprinkle
Antonyms: Close,collect,compress
Term
Hue
Definition
A variety of color

Synonyms: Aspect,cast,complexion
Antonyms: Colorless,dull,pale
Term
Berate
Definition
Criticize,hatefully

Synonyms: Bawl out,blister,call down
Antonyms: Compliment,hail,praise
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