1. Vocabulary Words World Literature
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2. Beadle
The beadle will perform the opening prayer since the rabbi is running late.

3. Beadle
Definition: n.—caretaker of a synagogue; a minor parish official
Synonyms: functionary, official

4. Penury
Billy foolishly went from a lifestyle of wealth and privilege to one of penury and starvation.

5. Penury Definition: n.—extreme poverty Synonyms: destitution, dearth
Antonyms: wealth, affluence

6. Esteem Sharon hoped to earn the esteem of his peers.
With hard work and dedication,
Sharon hoped to earn the esteem
of his peers.

7. Esteem
Definition: v.—respect and admiration; the condition of being honored
Synonyms: honor, revere
Antonyms: despise, dishonor

8. Rescind
When the college became aware Henry had been using steroids, they chose to rescind his football scholarship.
totter

9. Rescind Definition: v—to take back or cancel; to take away
Synonyms: repeal, revoke, void
Antonyms: continue, keep, validate

10. Surreal
Salvadore Dali continues to be known for his surreal artwork that displays out of the ordinary images.

11. Surreal
Definition: adj.—having a disorienting or dreamlike quality, unreal
Synonym: bizarre, weird, freakish
Antonym: real

12. Despair
Bankrupt, out of work, and no relief in sight, the man felt himself overcome with despair.

13. Despair Definition: n.—the state in which all hope is absent or lost
Synonyms: anguish, despondency, gloom
Antonyms: hope, joy

14. Dispersed
After the Braves’ game, it took quite a while before the huge crowd had finally dispersed.

15. Dispersed Definition: v.—distributed or spread out over a wide area
Synonyms: scattered, diffused
Antonyms: collect, unite

16. Edict
Because of increased accidents, most states have an edict that forbids texting while driving.

17. Edict Definition: n.—an order made by a person or body of authority
Synonyms: decree, order, proclamation
Antonyms: request

18. Prominent
Many of Hollywood’s prominent actors will be at the charity fundraiser tomorrow.

19. Prominent Definition: n.—famous or in a position of importance
Synonyms: distinguished, respected, popular
Antonyms: ordinary, unknown, unimportant

20. Bleak
At the funeral, the widow looked bleak and lost. .

21. Bleak
Definition: adj.—not hopeful or encouraging; offering little or no hope
Synonyms: grim, dreary, dismal
Antonyms: cheerful, friendly