Vocabulary Units 17 and 18

Unit 17

Annihilate (v) Book definition: to destroy or kill a large part of My definition: to wreck, to destroy, to “pwn” Synonyms: decimate, obliterate, wipe out Antonyms: construct, create

Concession (n) Book definition: an act of granting or yielding; something granted or yielded; a privilege, such as the right to use land, granted for a specific purpose. My definition: something you give up Synonyms: compromise, deal Antonyms: disagreement (not strong)

Decimated (v) Book definition: to destroy completely; to vanquish; to make ineffectual or unimportant; to kill. My definition: Synonyms: annihilate Antonyms: Create, construct, build

Diversion (n) Book definition: a turning aside, as of traffic or attention; a game or pastime, a recreation. My definition: Something that takes you away from something else / a distraction Synonyms: Detour (traffic) Amusement, pastime (hobbies) Antonyms:

Evaded (v) Book definition: to escape or avoid something, especially by using deceit or cleverness; to avoid doing or answering something directly. My definition: To not get caught / to escape Synonyms: Avoid, dodge, hide Antonyms: Confront, expose

Flagrant (adj) Book definition: obviously bad; notorious, outrageous My definition: Extremely bad Synonyms: Disgraceful, shocking, brazen Antonyms: Magnificent

Insolence (n) Book definition: a quality or instance of being disrespectful and insulting; impudence My definition: Disrespectfulness Synonyms: Boldness, rudeness Antonyms: politeness

Moderation (n) Book definition: a state of being restrained, avoidance of excesses; presiding over, as a meeting; meditation. My definition: Avoiding extremes / walking the middle path Synonyms: Restraint, coolness Antonyms: Indulgence, intemperance

Prone (adj) Book definition: having a tendency, inclined; lying flat, face down. My definition: Something inside that makes you do things repeatedly Synonyms: Inclined Horizontal Antonyms: Unlikely upright

Purge (v) Book definition: to remove undesirable elements from; to rid; to remove by cleansing; My definition: To completely get rid of Synonyms: Expulsion, coup Antonyms:

Unit 18

Clemency (n) Book definition: a lenient or merciful act; mildness, as of weather. My definition: mercy Synonyms: Mercy, leniency, compassion Antonyms: Inclemency, cruelty BONUS: Where have you seen a word like this one before?

Dissent (n) (v) Book definition: v.to object or oppose, not to approve; n.a difference of opinion, protest My definition: Being against something Synonyms: Discord, resistance, strife Antonyms: Acceptance, harmony

Inhibitions (n) Book definition: the act of holding back; an inner belief, feeling, or force that checks one's actions, thoughts, or feelings My definition: Self-control Synonyms: Reticence, self-consciousness Antonyms: Approval, allowance

Mandatory (adj) Book definition: required; obligatory My definition: elzaamy Synonyms: Compulsory, forced Antonyms: optional

Mannerism (n) Book definition: a distinctive personal trait; an idiosyncrasy; an exaggerated or unnatural style or habit, as in speech or dress My definition: The specific way you act/speak/etc. Synonyms: Eccentricity, quirk, trait Antonyms:

Meticulous (adj) Book definition: extremely careful; overly precise or fussy about details. My definition: Synonyms: Painstaking, fastidious Antonyms: careless

Pacifists (n) Book definition: a person opposed to force as a way of settling disputes; one who refuses to bear arms in a war. My definition: People who are against violence Synonyms: peacemaker Antonyms: Belligerent

Protocol (n) Book definition: the code prescribing formal etiquette and precedence for official ceremonies and dealings, as with diplomats and the military; an original draft or record of a negotiation or document My definition: Rules/guidelines Synonyms: Code, custom Antonyms:

Submission (n) Book definition: obedience; humbleness My definition: Giving up control; obeying Synonyms: Capitulation, passivism Antonyms: disobedience

Ultimatums (n) Book definition: a final demand or preposition My definition: “it’s my way or the highway” Synonyms: Warning, final demand/notice Antonyms: