1. Vocabulary 3

2. to change, to function in a new way, to adjust, to modify
Freshmen have to adapt to the schedules and size of the high school.
Synonyms: accommodate, adjust, conform
Antonym: rebel

3. animosity intense hatred; hostility; strong dislike
It is hoped that the work of the United Nations will help to decrease animosity among the countries of the world.
Synonyms: dislike, resentment, enmity, hostility
Antonyms: amity, friendliness, concord

4. bent, slant, opinion, inclination, propensity
To influence; to prejudice.
Prejudice; strong inclination toward a particular opinion or desire.
Many persons who deny rights
to others are biased by
ignorance and emotion.
Synonyms: (verbs) prepossess, sway, prejudge
Antonyms: impartiality, liberalism
The statesman reviewed the pending legislation in the Senate without showing bias for or against it.
bent, slant, opinion, inclination, propensity

5. Compact
The pilgrims drew up the Mayflower Compact to establish the government of the Plymouth colony.
The glassware traveled without breaking because the shippers had made a very compact package.
an agreement between parties.
Synonyms: (nouns) contract, accord
Antonyms: (nouns) discord, dissension
firmly held together; closely united
Synonyms: (adjectives) compressed, succinct, concise, pithy
Antonyms: (adjectives) loose, diffuse, verbose.

6. devout Reverently attentive to religious duties and actions
Mary has been a devout
Catholic all her life.
devout
Synonyms: pious, faithful, religious
Antonyms: irreligious, impious, infidel, unfaithful, irreverent
Reverently attentive to religious duties and actions

7. FLaunt To display with great show or impudence (disrespect)
Synonyms: brandish, wave, flourish
Antonym: hide
She has to flaunt her wealth by driving big cars and wearing expensive jewelry.

8. Lax
The student’s marks suffered when he became lax in his study habits.
Not strict
Synonyms: imprecise, loose, careless
Antonyms: stringent, rigid, severe, firm, tenacious

9. repulsive The sight of the mice is repulsive to me.
Causing strong dislike
Synonyms: repugnant, disgusting, loathsome, offensive
Antonyms: appealing, alluring, attractive
The sight of the mice is
repulsive to me.

10. Subtle 1. Thin, rare, not dense or heavy.
2. Delicately skillful or clever.
3. Hard to solve or detect.
Synonyms: sly, artful, crafty, delicate, elusive
Antonyms: evident, obvious, distinct, open
There was a subtle aroma of sandalwood in the room.
The cut was as subtle as the delicate incision of a great surgeon.

11. verify To prove to be true by demonstration, evidence, or testimony.
Synonyms: confirm, prove, establish, identify
Antonyms: deny, negate, contradict
To prove to be true by demonstration, evidence, or testimony.
verify
I called the restaurant to verify the address and dress code.