1. 2A + 2B Vocabulary Words Study PowerPoint
English 1 (Freshman Year)
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2. Fodder
Definition: (n) Food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose. Synonyms: Feed provender No Antonyms found for this word

3. Subjugate
Definition: To conquer by force, being under complete control. Synonyms: Subdue, vanquish, and master Antonyms: Be conquered, submit, and surrender

4. Tantalize
Definition: To tease, torment by teasing. Synonyms: Tempt, lead on, and make's one's mouth water Antonyms: Satisfy, fitful, and gratify

5. Jeer
Definition: To make fun of rudely or unkindly. A rude remark of derision. Synonyms: Laugh at, mock, and taunt Antonyms: Applause, plaudits, and accolades

6. Fortify
Definition: To strengthen, build up. Synonyms: Reinforce No Antonyms found for this word

7. Proliferate
Definition: To reproduce, increase, spread rapidly. Synonyms: Multiple, mushroom, and burgeon Antonyms: Decrease, diminish, dwindle, and slack off

8. Unflinching
Definition: Firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back. Synonyms: Resolute, steadfast, and unwavering Antonyms: Be conquered, submit, and vacillating

9. Adjourn
Definition: (v) To stop proceeding temporarily; move to another place. Synonyms: Suspend Antonyms: Open, Call to order

10. Illegible
Definition: Difficult to read. Synonyms: Unreadable, indecipherable, and scribbled Antonyms: Readable, dedcipherable

11. Comely
Definition: (adj.) Having a pleasing appearance. Synonyms: Good-looking and attractive Antonyms: Plain, homely, ugly, and repulsive

12. Feint
Definition: (n) A deliberately deceptive movement, a pretense. (v) To make a deceptive movement. Synonyms: Trick, ruse, subterfuge, and dodge No Antonyms found for this word

13. Lucrative
Definition: Bringing money in. Synonyms: Gainful and moneymaking Antonyms: Unprofitable, losing, and in the red.

14. Erratic
Definition: (adj.) Not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinary expected. Synonyms: Irregular, inconsistent, and unpredictable Antonyms: Steady, consistent, and dependable

15. Alien
Definition: (n) A citizen of another country. (adj.) Foreign, strange. Synonyms: Exotic and unfamiliar Antonyms: Native, endemic, and familiar

16. Terse
Definition: Brief and to the point. Synonyms: Succinct, Chris-, and short and sweet Antonyms: Verbose, wordy, diffuse, and prolix

17. Compensate
Definition: To make up for; to repay for services. Synonyms: Pay back, reimburse, and recompense Antonyms: Fail to reward, still

18. Sully
Definition: To soil, stain, tarnish, besmirch. Synonyms: Pollute and taint Antonyms: Cleanse, purify, and doctrine

19. Expulsion
Definition: (n) The process of driving or forcing out. Synonyms: Ejection, ouster, and eviction Antonyms: Admittance and admission

20. Mediocre
Definition: Average, ordinary, undistinguished. Synonyms: run-off-the-mill Antonyms: Exceptional, Outstanding, and distinguished

21. Dissolute
Definition: (adj.) Loose in one's morals or behavior. Synonyms: Dissipated immoral corrupt Antonyms: moral and proper