Unit 6 Vocabulary!

Rehabilitate (V): To restore to good condition or to a former state Example: after his injury, Carson Palmer had to go through some rehabilitation . Synonyms: reclaim, rebuild Antonyms: Destroy, Ruin

repercussion (N): An effect or consequence of some action or event. Example: The repercussions of the holocaust were felt all over the world. Synonyms: backlash, effect Antonyms: Cause, source

resolute (ADJ): bold, determined; firm Example: Graduation-day speakers generally urge new graduates to be resolute in pursuit of their dreams. Synonyms: steadfast, unflinching Antonyms: weak, indecisive

Defect (N): An imperfection or flaw of some kind Example: some may think that zack efron has many defects but I think he is perfection. Synonyms: fault Antonyms: perfection

premonition (N): forewarning of a future event Example: i felt a vague premonition of danger as i entered the abandoned building. Synonyms: suspicion

instill (V): to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in Example: As a teacher, I want to instill useful knowledge in the minds of students. Synonyms: implant, infuse Antonyms: eradicate, root out

articulate (V)(Adj): (V)to express well in words; (Adj)able to use language effectively Examples: (v) a successful candidate can articulate ideas in a way that makes them acceptable to voters. (adj) To be a successful speaker, a person must be articulate. Synonyms: (v)enunciate, (adj) eloquent Antonyms: (adj) tongue tied, mumbled

genial(adj): Pleasantly cheerful or warm Example: Spongebob Squarepants is a very genial character. Synonyms: friendly Antonyms: cold, unfriendly

ostracize(v): to exclude from a group, banish, send away Example: The jewish were ostracized in order to make germany a complete aryan country. Synonyms: cast out, expel Antonyms: associate with

scapegoat (N): A person or thing carrying the blame for others. Example: The jewish people were often the scapegoat for germany. Synonyms: whipping boy