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1. affluent Part of Speech- Definition- abounding in wealth Synonym- rich Antonym- Sentence- Because the man was so affluent, he was able to donate large sums of money to the organization.

2. antiquity Part of Speech- noun Definition- Synonym- ancient past Antonym- Sentence- Many scholars spend years studying the records left from antiquity.

3. blandishment Part of Speech- Definition- flattery Synonym- Antonym- criticism Sentence-

4. chasten Part of Speech- verb Definition- to discipline Synonym- Antonym- Sentence-

5. civility Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- mannerly behavior, politeness Antonym- rudeness Sentence-

6. congenial Part of Speech- Definition- characterized by pleasantness Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- The family decided to settle in the congenial little town.

7. deft Part of Speech- adjective Definition- skillful; clever Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- He was very deft at handling the questions from the reporter.

8.dispatch Part of Speech- Definition- to away with promptness or speed Synonym- haste Antonym- Sentence- The officer dispatched his troops to the scene of the accident.

9. embroil Part of Speech- Definition- to throw into confusion or strife Synonym- Antonym- to free Sentence-

10. expurgate Part of Speech- verb Definition- Synonym- censor, edit Antonym- to include Sentence- The censors felt certain words needed to be expurgated from the book.

11. garner Part of Speech- Definition- to gather together, to store up Synonym- Antonym- to disperse Sentence- I will need to garner all of my allies in order to win this vote.

12. heretical Part of Speech- adjective Definition- contrary to church doctrine or accepted beliefs or standards Synonym- Antonym- Sentence-

13. iconoclast Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- disciple Sentence- The church is constantly under attack by iconoclast.

14. irreproachable Part of Speech- adjective Definition- beyond criticism; faultless. Synonym- impeccable, flawless Antonym- Sentence-

15. mercurial Part of Speech- Definition- changing unpredictably, fickle Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- Due to his mercurial temperament, employees always approached him carefully, unsure of what his mood would be.

16. nuance Part of Speech- noun Definition- subtle difference in Synonym- hint Antonym- Sentence- The nuance of flavor cannot be described adequately.

17. partisan Part of Speech- Definition-one who exhibits extreme allegiance to a group or cause Synonym- disciple, follower Antonym- antagonist Sentence-

18. pious Part of Speech- Definition- showing zealous devotion to the rites of religion Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- He engages in many pious practices such as attending mass

19. raucous Part of Speech- adjective Definition- Synonym- Antonym- quiet; mild Sentence-

20. repugnant Part of Speech- Definition- disgusting, offensive Synonym- obnoxious Antonym- appealing Sentence-

21. satiric Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- sarcastic, sardonic, ironic Antonym- Sentence- The political cartoonist was known for his satiric drawings.

22. sporadic Part of Speech- Definition- occasionally occurring Synonym- Antonym- constant Sentence-

23. succulent Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- dry Sentence- An orange is an example of a succulent fruit.

24. terrestrial Part of Speech- adjective Definition- Synonym- Antonym- heavenly Sentence- Humans are terrestrial beings.

25. ungainly Part of Speech- adjective Definition- awkward Synonym- clumsy, gawky Antonym- graceful Sentence-