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1 Vocabulary Review Level E
Regular 10 English

2 Directions After viewing a slide with a vocabulary word in context, decide on the meaning of the word. Then check your answer and review synonyms and antonyms in the next slide.

3 Suggestions Although the slides are timed to advance automatically, you may left click on the mouse to move to the next slide at any time. Right click to return to the previous slide.

4 Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English
Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English

5 adulterate adulterate the Snapple with milk

6 adulterate (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value synonyms: to contaminate, pollute, sully antonyms: to purify, purge, expurgate

7 gape gape in wonder at the sight

8 gape (v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide synonyms: to gawk, ogle

9 deploy deploy troops for battle

10 deploy (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
synonyms: to arrange, station, organize

11 augment augment your income by working a second job

12 augment (v.) to make larger, increase
synonyms: to enlarge, supplement, amplify antonyms: to decrease, diminish

13 ambidextrous marveled at Michael Jordan’s ambidextrous abilities
disappointed by the President’s ambidextrous responses to questions

14 ambidextrous (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

15 bereft bereft of friends in his old age

16 bereft (part., adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
synonyms: deprived; saddened by loss, bereaved antonyms: replete, well provided with

17 dour a dour and sullen rock star

18 dour (adj.) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial

19 fortitude showing great fortitude following the flooding from hurricane Floyd

20 fortitude (n.) courage in facing difficulties
synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

21 gibe gibed at him for his musical tastes

22 gibe (v.) to utter taunting words (n.) an expression of scorn
synonyms: to ridicule, mock, deride, jeer antonyms: a compliment, praise

23 guise wearing the the guise of Holden Caulfield on Halloween

24 guise (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
synonyms: a costume, semblance; a pretense

25 insidious an insidious plot to steal money from the elderly

26 insidious (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious antonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

27 intimation gave no intimation of her fondness for hot cars

28 intimation (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
synonyms: a clue, indication, inkling antonyms: a direct or blunt communication

29 opulent Bill Gates’ opulent living quarters

30 opulent (adj.) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
synonyms: rich, lavish; plentiful, abundant antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

31 pliable three spools of pliable copper wire
pliable friends who can’t think for themselves

32 pliable (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

33 reiterate teachers who reiterate important points the day before a test

34 reiterate (v.) to say again, repeat synonyms: to rehash

35 stolid a stolid person who never cracks under pressure
a stolid student

36 stolid (adj.) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic, unresponsive antonyms: emotional, oversensitive; high-strung

37 tentative a tentative plan to travel to Toledo

38 tentative (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
synonyms: provisional, inconclusive antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed

39 unkempt was not hired for the job because of his unkempt appearance

40 unkempt (adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude synonyms: sloppy, disheveled; disordered; rough antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

41 verbatim accused of plagiarism because he repeated verbatim

42 verbatim (adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
antonym: paraphrased

43 warily warily approach the entrance to the bear’s cave

44 warily (adv.) cautiously, with great care
synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously

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46 adroit adroit at dribbling the basketball
adroit at doing math complex problems in her head

47 adroit (adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous, slick antonyms: clumsy, inept all thumbs

48 amicable an amicable settlement of the argument

49 amicable (adj.) peaceable, friendly
synonyms: congenial, neighborly, friendly antonyms: hostile, antagonistic

50 averse averse to hurting the feelings of others

51 averse (adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
synonyms: disinclined, opposed, loath antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen

52 belligerent a belligerent answer to an amicable question

53 belligerent (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious antonyms: conciliatory, placid, peaceful

54 benevolent a benevolent feeling toward all races and creeds

55 benevolent (adj.) kindly, charitable
synonyms: kindly, benign, well-meaning antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent

56 cursory a cursory look at the science notes immediately before the test

57 cursory (adj.) hasty, not thorough
synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful

58 duplicity investigated the military officer suspected of duplicity

59 duplicity (n.) treachery, deceitfulness
synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery

60 extol extol her heroic acts during the crisis

61 extol (v.) to praise extravagantly
synonyms: to glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail antonyms: to criticize, belittle, disparage

62 feasible develop a feasible plan of action

63 feasible (adj.) possible, able to be done
synonyms: workable, practicable, viable antonyms: unworkable, impractical

64 grimace a grimace of pain

65 grimace (n.) a wry face, facial distortion; (v.) to make a wry face
synonyms: a pained expression, facial contortion antonyms: to smile, beam, grin

66 holocaust a victim of the holocaust

67 holocaust (n.) a large-scale destruction, especially be fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering synonyms: a conflagration; devastation; annihilation antonyms: a deluge, inundation

68 impervious a plastic raincoat impervious to moisture
a stolid person impervious to the gibes of belligerent fools

69 impervious (adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance synonyms: impenetrable, resistant, proof against antonyms: porous, permeable, vulnerable

70 impetus low grades which gave new impetus to the students to study

71 impetus (n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus
synonyms: an incentive, stimulus, spur antonyms: a curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint

72 jeopardy mistakes that put the entire operation in jeopardy

73 jeopardy (n.) danger synonyms: risk, hazard, peril
antonyms: safety, security

74 meticulous the meticulous detective

75 meticulous (adj.) extremely careful; particular about details
synonyms: careful, fastidious, painstaking, fussy antonyms: careless, negligent, sloppy

76 nostalgia his nostalgia for childhood innocence

77 nostalgia (n.) a longing for something past; homesickness
synonym: homesickness

78 quintessence the quintessence of fortitude

79 quintessence (n.) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example synonyms: a paragon, exemplar

80 retrogress has retrogressed into the clothing styles of the 1950’s

81 retrogress (v.) to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
synonyms: to revert, to degenerate, decline antonyms: to advance, evolve, progress

82 scrutinize scrutinize the notes to guarantee a good grade on the exam

83 scrutinize (v.) to examine closely
synonyms: to inspect, examine, pore over antonyms: to skim, scan, glance at

84 tepid a cup of tepid tea a tepid reaction to the 50 page reading assignment

85 tepid (adj.) lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest synonyms: lukewarm; insipid; half-hearted, wishy-washy antonyms: heated, excited, enthusiastic

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Unit 3 Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English

87 adversary a worthy adversary on the court

88 adversary (n.) an enemy, opponent synonyms: an antagonist, rival, foe
antonyms: a friend, ally, supporter, confederate

89 alienate bad habits that alienate friends

90 alienate (v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey synonyms: to separate, drive apart, estrange antonyms: to befriend, attract, captivate; to reconcile

91 artifice deceived by his artifice

92 artifice (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; clever trick; clever skill; trickery synonyms: a ruse, stratagem, contrivance

93 coerce coerce into obedience by a threat of punishment

94 coerce (v.) to compel, force
synonyms: to pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain antonyms: persuade; cajole

95 craven criticized by his opponent for his craven policies

96 craven (adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward
synonyms: fearful, faint hearted, pusillanimous antonyms: brave, courageous, valiant

97 culinary a fine example of fine culinary art

98 culinary (adj.) of or related to cooking or to the kitchen
synonyms: related to cooking

99 delete shorten the report by deleting two paragraphs

100 delete (v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out
synonyms: to remove, cancel, expunge antonyms: to insert, add, retain, include

101 demise tolling bells that indicated the demise of the king

102 demise (n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
synonyms: a death, decease, passing away antonyms: a birth, beginning, commencement

103 exhilarate exhilarated by the good news

104 exhilarate (v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
synonyms: to stimulate, excite, gladden antonyms: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit

105 fallow farmland left fallow for the winter

106 fallow (adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive
(n.) land left unseeded; (v.) to plow but not seed synonyms: unproductive, inert, dormant antonyms: productive, fertile, prolific

107 harass harass the teacher with repeated talking

108 harass (v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
synonyms: to annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer, worry

109 inclement unaccustomed to the inclement Montana winters

110 inclement (adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
synonyms: blustery, tempestuous, implacable antonyms: mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil

111 muse muse on the meaning of life

112 muse (v.) to think about in a dreamy way
synonyms: to meditate, contemplate, daydream

113 negligible a negligible loss that we need not worry about

114 negligible (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded
synonyms: trivial, inconsequential, insignificant antonyms: significant, crucial, momentous

115 perpetuate perpetuate the customs of our ancestors

116 perpetuate (v.) to make permanent or long lasting
synonyms: to continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely antonyms: to discontinue, abolish, abandon

117 precedent set a precedent for others to follow

118 precedent (n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action synonyms: a guide, tradition, model antonyms: that which follows or comes afterward

119 punitive led a punitive expedition against the rebels

120 punitive (adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment
synonyms: penalizing, retaliatory

121 redress seek redress through the courts

122 redress (v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury
synonyms: to rectify, correct, mitigate

123 sojourn a week’s sojourn in Paris

124 sojourn (n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time
synonyms: a visit, stopover, brief stay

125 urbane an urbane Bond - James Bond

126 urbane (adj.) refined in manner or style, suave
synonyms: suave, elegant antonyms: crude, uncouth, boorish

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128 affiliated affiliated with a well-known law firm

129 affiliated (adj., part.) associated, connected
synonyms: attached, related, joined to antonyms: unconnected, dissociated

130 ascertain ascertain what the cost will be

131 ascertain (v.) to find out
synonyms: to discover, determine, establish, find out

132 attainment a man of high literary attainment

133 attainment (n.) an accomplishment; the act of achieving
synonyms: an achievement, fulfillment antonyms: a failure, defeat; frustration

134 bequeath has bequeathed a fortune to his widow

135 bequeath (v.) to give or pass on an inheritance
synonyms: to hand down, transmit, bestow

136 cogent a cogent plea for prison reform

137 cogent (adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
synonyms: persuasive,compelling antonyms: unconvincing, weak, ineffective; irrelevant

138 converge as the delegates converge on the hall

139 converge (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together
synonyms: to meet, unite, intersect, merge antonyms: to diverge, separate, go separate ways

140 disperse order the police to disperse the crowd

141 disperse (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide
synonyms: to break up, scatter, dispel antonyms: to collect, congregate, assemble, muster

142 esteem someone we all hold in high esteem

143 esteem (v.) to regard highly;
(n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgment synonyms: to respect, admire, honor, revere antonyms: disdain, scorn, contempt

144 expunge ordered the offending remarks expunged from the court record

145 expunge (v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy
synonyms: to delete, efface, annihilate antonyms: to insert; to mark, imprint, impress

146 finite a finite number of possibilities

147 finite (adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time
synonyms: limited, bounded, measurable antonyms: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting

148 invulnerable an invulnerable fortress

149 invulnerable (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack synonyms: impregnable, impervious, immune antonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

150 malevolent told a malevolent lie

151 malevolent (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will
synonyms: malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant antonyms: kind, benevolent, compassionate

152 nonchalant walked down the street with a nonchalant air

153 nonchalant (adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned
synonyms: composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase antonyms: perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed

154 omniscient a professor who seemed to be omniscient

155 omniscient (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding synonyms: wise, all-knowing antonyms: ignorant, unknowing

156 panacea panacea for all our problems

157 panacea (n.) a remedy for all ills, cure-all; an answer to all problems synonyms: a universal cure; an easy solution

158 scrupulous describe with scrupulous accuracy

159 scrupulous (adj.) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled synonyms: painstaking, meticulous, conscientious antonyms: careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest

160 skulk a burglar skulked in an ally

161 skulk (v.) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
synonyms: to lurk, slink, prowl

162 supercilious took a supercilious attitude toward the servants

163 supercilious (adj.) proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority synonyms: snobbish, patronizing, overbearing antonyms: humble, meek, deferential, servile

164 uncanny an uncanny skill at playing bridge

165 uncanny (adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
synonyms: eerie, inexplicable, spooky

166 venial a venial offense

167 venial (adj.) easily excused; pardonable
synonyms: excusable, forgivable antonyms: unpardonable, unforgivable, inexcusable

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169 altruistic an altruistic program to help the poor

170 altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
synonyms: selfless, rising above personal interests antonyms: selfish, self-centered

171 assent forced to assent to their demands

172 assent (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
synonyms: to concur, agree, consent, accede antonyms: to disagree, differ, dissent

173 benefactor became my benefactor in time of need

174 benefactor (n.) one who does good to others
synonyms: one who helps others; a patron, humanitarian antonyms: a misanthrope; a malefactor

175 chivalrous praised for this chivalrous act

176 chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
synonyms: gallant, civil; valiant antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish

177 clemency show clemency to first offenders

178 clemency (n.) mercy, humanness; mildness, moderateness
synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

179 dearth a dearth of able assistants

180 dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
synonyms: an insufficiency, want, paucity antonyms: a surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance

181 diffident amused by the diffident suitor

182 diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
synonyms: timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn antonyms: bold, brash, audacious; self-centered, jaunty

183 discrepancy a discrepancy between their stories

184 discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement
synonyms: a disagreement, divergence, inconsistency antonyms: convergence; agreement, consistency

185 embark embark on the long ocean trip

186 embark (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
synonyms: to commence, launch, begin; to board

187 facile a facile writer

188 facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt synonyms: easy, effortless; assured, poised; specious antonyms: labored, awkward, halting

189 indomitable admire her indomitable courage

190 indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding antonyms: yielding, surrendering, submissive

191 infallible his infallible judgement

192 infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
synonyms: unerring, certain antonyms: open to error, imperfect

193 plod plod wearily through the snow

194 plod (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
synonyms: to lumber, trudge antonyms: to scamper, skip, prance

195 pungent the pungent odor of onion soup

196 pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant; caustic; racy antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid

197 remiss remiss in doing daily chores

198 remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless
synonyms: negligent, lax, slack antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious

199 repose a much-needed period of repose

200 repose (v.) to rest; lie; place;
(n.) relaxation; peace of mind, calmness synonyms: sleep; tranquility; a respite antonyms: exertion; wakefulness; tumult, bustle, ado

201 temerity have the temerity to answer back

202 temerity (n.) rashness, boldness
synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness; effrontery antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility

203 truculent shocked by his truculent disposition

204 truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic antonyms: gentle, mild; meek, unthreatening

205 unfeigned the unfeigned emotions of a child

206 unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
synonyms: genuine, heartfelt antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony

207 virulent a virulent racist

208 virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful
synonyms: venomous; noxious, baneful; hateful antonyms: innocuous, harmless; benign

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210 accede accede to your teacher’s reasonable request for silence

211 accede (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
synonyms: to consent, concur, comply antonyms: to withhold consent, demur, balk at

212 brandish brandish his cane threateningly

213 brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion
synonyms: to swing, shake

214 comprise a book comprised entirely of essays

215 comprise (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
synonyms: to compose, constitute, encompass antonym: to exclude

216 deft sew with deft fingers

217 deft (adj.) skillful, nimble synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient
antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

218 destitute aid to destitute families

219 destitute (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished antonyms: rich, wealthy; luxurious, bountiful; full, replete

220 explicit greatly in need of explicit directions

221 explicit (adj.) definite, clearly stated
synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous antonyms: vague, ambiguous; implied, implicit

222 extirpate extirpate all forms of racism

223 extirpate (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
synonyms: to uproot, eradicate, wipe out antonyms: to implant, sow; to foster, nourish

224 inopportune arrive at an inopportune time for me

225 inopportune (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous

226 ironic an ironic twist of fate

227 ironic (adj.) suggesting a difference between what might be expected and what actually happens; sarcastic synonyms: incongruous, satiric; wry, tongue-in-cheek antonyms: straightforward

228 musty a musty smell in the locker room

229 musty (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
synonyms: stale, hackneyed, antiquated antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling; up-to-date, brand new

230 officious annoyed by the officious usher

231 officious (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority synonym: prying, impertinent antonym: reserved, diffident, timid; aloof

232 ominous an ominous funnel cloud heading toward the apartment

233 ominous (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous antonyms: auspicious, propitious, promising

234 pinnacle reach the pinnacle of Mt. Washington

235 pinnacle (n.) a high peak or point
synonyms: an apex, acme, summit, apogee antonyms: a low point, nadir, perigee

236 premeditated guilty of premeditated murder

237 premeditated (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

238 rampant rampant rumors about a snow day

239 rampant (adj.) growing without check, running wild
synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant antonyms: controlled, restrained, held in check

240 solace find solace in sailing on the bay solace the grieving girl

241 solace (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
synonyms: to soothe, reassure antonyms: to vex, aggravate, upset

242 stately impressed by the stately ceremony

243 stately (adj.) dignified, majestic
synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing antonyms: lowly, humble; servile, abject

244 supple the sapling’s supple branches

245 supple (adj.) bending easily,; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable antonyms: stiff, rigid; unbending, hidebound

246 suppress use force to suppress the protesters in Seattle

247 suppress (v.) to stop by force, put down
synonyms: to subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash antonyms: to provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

248 venal a venal mayor who accepted bribes

249 venal (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
synonyms: bribable, corruptible; mercenary antonyms: honest, scrupulous, incorruptible

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251 abhor abhor all forms of violence

252 abhor (v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
synonyms: to detest, despise, abominate antonyms: to admire, cherish, respect; to relish

253 amend amend the club’s rules

254 amend (v.) to change in a formal way; to change for the better
synonyms: to modify; to improve, correct

255 buffet buffet by high winds

256 buffet (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; force one’s way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow synonyms: to batter, sock, thump, pummel

257 chaos the chaos brought on by revolution

258 chaos (n.) great confusion, disorder
synonyms: anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium antonyms: order, regularity, tranquillity, peace and quiet

259 commodious a commodious pantry

260 commodious (adj.) roomy, spacious
synonyms: comfortable, ample, capacious, roomy antonyms: cramped, claustrophobic; insufficient

261 corrosive angered by his corrosive humor

262 corrosive (adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
synonyms: caustic, mordant, acidulous; spiteful antonyms: bland, mild, benign, amiable

263 discern try to discern the truth

264 discern (v.) to see clearly, recognize
synonyms: to perceive, detect, distinguish antonyms: to overlook, be blind to

265 extant the oldest extant specimens of primitive art

266 extant (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
synonyms: surviving, existing, in existence antonyms: extinct, defunct, vanished

267 implicate implicate everyone present in the plot

268 implicate (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to
synonyms: to incriminate; entangle antonyms: to absolve, exculpate, let off the hook

269 inter inter those slain in battle

270 inter (v.) to bury; to consign to oblivion
synonyms: to bury, commit to the earth antonyms: to unearth, exhume

271 martinet a stern martinet hated by his troops

272 martinet (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
synonyms: a taskmaster, slave driver

273 obviate took steps to obviate the difficulties

274 obviate (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
synonyms: to preclude, forestall, ward off

275 renegade scorned by all as a renegade

276 renegade (n.) one who leave a group; a deserted, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox synonyms: a turncoat, defector, heretic antonyms: a loyalist, patriot, unswerving adherent

277 reprehensible reprehensible acts

278 reprehensible (adj.) deserving blame or punishment
synonyms: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable; odious antonyms: blameless, commendable. meritorious

279 somber painted in dark, somber colors

280 somber (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
synonyms: melancholy, mournful, dismal, gloomy antonyms: bright, sunny; lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty

281 squalid forced to live in a squalid tenement

282 squalid (adj.) filthy, wretched, debased
synonyms: dingy, sordid, foul, vile; abject antonyms: neat and clean, spruce; exalted, lofty

283 turbulent a turbulent mob of angry protesters

284 turbulent (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
synonyms: tumultuous, unruly, agitated antonyms: calm, placid, tranquil, still

285 vociferous vociferous appeals for aid

286 vociferous (adj.) loud and noisy; compelling attention
synonyms: clamorous, uproarious, blustering antonyms: quiet; soft-spoken; muted, subdued

287 voluminous bored by those voluminous reports

288 voluminous (adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length synonyms: bulky, massive; copious, plentiful antonyms: scant, meager; brief, succinct

289 waive waive their right to the property

290 waive (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer synonyms: to decline, relinquish, forgo antonyms: to claim, accept; to insist on

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292 animosity the growing animosity among the factions

293 animosity (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility
synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

294 apathy greeted my idea with total apathy.

295 apathy (n.) lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor; concern

296 apprehensive tried to calm the apprehensive parents.

297 apprehensive (adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future
synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery antonyms: assured, confident, unworried, certain

298 commend commend her for her excellent grades.

299 commend (v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit of the care of. Synonyms: to praise, pat on the back; to entrust

300 compatible statements not compatible with the facts

301 compatible (adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic

302 condolence a condolence call

303 condolence (n.) an expression of sympathy
synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy

304 consecrate consecrate the new church

305 consecrate (v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose synonyms: to devote, dedicate; to sanctify antonyms: to desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor

306 decrepit unwilling to ride an old decrepit car

307 decrepit (adj.) old and feeble; worn out, ruined
synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy, hale and hearty

308 deride deride our accomplishments

309 ingenuous take advantage of the ingenuous youth

310 ingenuous (adj.) innocent, simple, frank, sincere
synonyms: naïve, artless, guileless, candid antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

311 multifarious a busy schedule of multifarious activities

312 multifarious (adj.). having a great variety; numerous and diverse
synonyms: varied, manifold, heterogeneous antonyms: homogeneous, uniform, unvaried

313 obsolete get rid of the obsolete machinery

314 obsolete get rid of the obsolete machinery

315 obsolete (adj.) out of date, no longer in use
synonyms: outmoded, antiquated, passe, “old hat” antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new

316 omnivorous an omnivorous animal

317 omnivorous (adj.) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes synonyms: all devouring, voracious

318 parsimonious his parsimonious employer

319 parsimonious (adj.) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
synonyms: frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, “cheap” antonyms: generous, open-handed

320 quandary help us out with this quandary

321 quandary (n.) a state of perplexity or doubt
synonyms: confusion, a dilemma, predicament

322 recalcitrant threaten to punish the recalcitrant children

323 recalcitrant (adj.) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
synonyms: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery antonyms: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant

324 reprisal fear what they will do in reprisal

325 reprisal (n.) an injury done in return for an injury
synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution

326 revel revel in the attention

327 revel (v.) to take great pleasure in; (n.) a wild celebration
synonyms: to relish, savor, bask in; to carouse antonyms: to abhor, loathe

328 stultify stultify by the oppressive heat

329 stultify (v.) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on synonyms: to smother, stifle; to neutralize, negate antonyms: to arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate

330 suave a suave man-about-town

331 suave (adj.) smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
synonyms: sophisticated, urbane, polished antonyms: unpolished, crude, clumsy, oafish, loutish

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333 allocate allocate funds for the project

334 allocate (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute synonyms: to assign, allot, apportion

335 ardent (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned
synonyms: intense, zealous, fervent, avid antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic

336 assiduous an assiduous student

337 assiduous (adj). persistent, attentive, diligent
synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

338 brash a brash young hothead

339 brash (adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
synonyms: rash, impetuous; brazen, impertinent antonyms: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect

340 capricious confused by his capricious behavior

341 capricious (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies
synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering

342 chastise (v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely synonyms: to discipline, censure, call on the carpet antonyms: to commend, pat on the back; to reward

343 copious take copious notes

344 copious (adj). abundant, plentiful; wordy, verbose
synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty; concise

345 deviate (v.) to stray aside; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) unconventional synonyms: to diverge, veer, swerve antonyms: to conform to, abide by; orthodox

346 emaciated the starving man’s emaciated body

347 emaciated (adj., part.) made unnaturally thin
synonyms: gaunt, withered, shriveled, all skin and bones antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent

348 exult exult in their unexpected victory

349 exult (v.) to rejoice greatly synonyms: to revel, glory in
antonyms: to mope, sulk; to regret, rue, lament

350 gnarled the gnarled limbs of the oak tree

351 gnarled (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy synonyms: misshapen, contorted
antonyms: smooth, unblemished, straight

352 indemnity demand some indemnity for his losses

353 indemnity (n.) a payment for damage or loss
synonyms: compensation, restitution, reparation

354 inkling gave no inkling of how she really felt

355 inkling (n.) a hint; a vague notion
synonyms: a clue, intimation, suggestion

356 limpid the limpid waters of a mountain lake

357 limpid (adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood
synonyms: lucid, intelligible; transparent, clear antonyms: clouded, murky, opaque

358 omnipotent do not want an omnipotent ruler

359 omnipotent (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority
synonyms: all-powerful antonyms: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak

360 palatable find the cafeteria food most palatable

361 palatable (adj.) agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption synonyms: edible; appetizing, attractive antonyms: inedible; distasteful, disagreeable

362 poignant a poignant death scene

363 poignant (adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell synonyms: heartrending, bittersweet, melancholy antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid; funny

364 rancor feel no rancor at his defeat

365 rancor felt no rancor at his defeat

366 rancor (n.) bittersweet resentment or ill-will
synonyms: animosity, enmity, bitterness antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

367 sophomoric vexed by their sophomoric comments

368 sophomoric (adj.) immature but overconfident; conceited
synonyms: pretentious; superficial, fatuous antonyms: mature; judicious, sage; knowledgeable

369 spontaneous the spontaneous reaction of a child

370 spontaneous (adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance synonyms: unpremeditated, unplanned, impromptu antonyms: planned, contrived, premeditated, rehearsed

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372 acquiesce acquiesce to her parents’ request

373 acquiesce (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
synonyms: comply with, accede, consent, yield antonyms: resist, protest

374 allure allured by dreams of stardom

375 allure (v.) to entice, tempt,; to be attractive to (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm synonyms: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement antonyms: (v.) repel, turn off (n.) repellant

376 askew his face askew when he sneezed

377 askew (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
synonyms: awry, lopsided, cockeyed antonyms: straight, symmetrical

378 blithe blithe boys who won the lottery

379 blithe (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
synonyms: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent antonyms: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

380 contentious the contentious countries

381 contentious (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue
synonyms: argumentative, disputatious, combative antonyms: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

382 covet covet the dress she was wearing

383 covet (v.) to desire something belonging to another
synonyms: crave, yearn for, hunger for antonyms: disdain, scorn, despise

384 crestfallen crestfallen after losing the game

385 crestfallen (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast
synonyms: despondent, disconsolate antonyms: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

386 disheveled his disheveled hair

387 disheveled (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
synonyms: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt antonyms: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed

388 exponent an exponent of constant reading

389 exponent (n.) none who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised synonyms: defender, champion, interpreter antonyms: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

390 garrulous the garrulous girls

391 garrulous (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty
synonyms: talkative, loquacious, long-winded antonyms: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved

392 insuperable the insuperable Super Bowl winners

393 insuperable (adj.) incapable of being overcome
synonyms: invincible, insurmountable antonyms: surmountable, conquerable

394 lamentable the lamentable conditions after Katrina

395 lamentable (adj.) to be regretted or pitied
synonyms: deplorable, regrettable, distressing antonyms: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

396 misnomer “Danger” is no misnomer

397 misnomer (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name
synonyms: misnaming, malapropism

398 profess professes to be a baseball fan

399 profess (v.) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
synonyms: assert, declare, proclaim, purport antonyms: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

400 respite respite from school during vacation

401 respite (n.) a brief period of relief or rest
synonyms: interval, intermission, lull, breather

402 retribution (n.) a repayment; a deserved punishment
synonyms: recompense, requital, just desserts

403 sinuous the sinuous road along the Delaware River

404 sinuous (adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
synonyms: twisting, convoluted, serpentine, supple antonyms: direct, straight, unbending, stiff, rigid

405 sonorous the sonorous snoring of the man

406 sonorous (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
synonyms: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent antonyms: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

407 vanguard Apple computers, the vanguard of technology

408 vanguard (n.) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field synonyms: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers antonyms: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

409 wastrel a wastrel at Bloomingdales

410 wastrel (n.) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
synonyms: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate antonyms: skinflint, tightwad, miser

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412 allude allude to the fight in the hall

413 allude (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly
synonyms: suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate

414 clairvoyant visited the clairvoyant sports announcer

415 clairvoyant (adj.) supernaturally perceptive
(n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer synonyms: (adj.) insightful, discerning, uncanny; (n.) visionary antonyms: (adj.) blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive

416 conclusive conclusive evidence about the murder

417 conclusive (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final
synonyms: decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive antonyms: unsettled, provisional, indefinite

418 disreputable the disreputable street corner

419 disreputable (adj.) not respectable, not esteemed
synonyms: disgraceful, discreditable, shady antonyms: honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable

420 endemic the palm trees endemic to Florida

421 endemic (adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field synonyms: indigenous, restricted to antonyms: alien, foreign, extraneous

422 exemplary the exemplary I-Search paper which received an “A”

423 exemplary (adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
synonyms: praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative antonyms: infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable

424 fathom tried to fathom the math problem

425 fathom (v.) to understand, get to the bottom; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water synonyms: (v.) grasp, comprehend, figure out, plumb

426 guile the liar’s guile

427 guile (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit
synonyms: trickery, duplicity, chicanery antonyms: candor, artlessness, naïveté, plain dealing

428 integrity the integrity of the boy who never cheated

429 integrity (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness synonyms: rectitude, probity antonyms: dishonesty, corruption, turpitude

430 itinerary the itinerary for the class trip to Florida

431 itinerary (n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
synonyms: schedule, program

432 misconstrue misconstrue the car dealer’s offer

433 misconstrue (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
synonyms: misjudge, misinterpret

434 obnoxious the obnoxious smell of rotting fish

435 obnoxious (adj.) highly offensive; arousing strong dislike
synonyms: disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious antonyms: agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable

436 placate placate the fussy baby

437 placate (v.) to appease, soothe, pacify
synonyms: satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate antonyms: vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy

438 placid the placid lake

439 placid (adj.) calm, peaceful
synonyms: undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene antonyms: stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestuous

440 plagiarism failed the paper because of plagiarism

441 plagiarism (n.) passing off or using as one’s own the writing (or other materials) of another person synonyms: piracy, theft

442 potent the potent antibiotic

443 potent (adj.) powerful; highly effective
synonyms: mighty, forcible, formidable antonyms: weak, inept, feckless, powerless, ineffective

444 pretext the pretext that she was absent due to illness

445 pretext (n.) a false reason, deceptive excuse
synonyms: pretense, cover story, rationale, evasion

446 protrude the tooth that protrudes

447 protrude (v.) to stick out, thrust forth
synonyms: project, jut out, bulge

448 stark the stark desert

449 stark (adj.) harsh, unrelieved, desolate; (adv) utterly
synonyms: (adj.) sheer, downright, grim, bleak; (adv.) absolutely antonyms: (adj.) bright, cheerful, embellished, ornate

450 superficial the superficial wound on his hand

451 superficial (adj.) on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow synonyms: skin-deep, insubstantial, cursory, slapdash antonyms: deep, profound, thorough, exhaustive

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453 abjure Prospero abjures his powers over nature

454 abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid, shun
synonyms: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from antonyms : affirm, avow, aver, profess

455 acrid the acrid stench of the fire

456 acrid (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
synonyms: irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic antonyms: gentle, soothing, mild

457 august august visages of four of America’s great presidents

458 august (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
synonyms: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable antonyms: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject

459 callous accused the mayor of callous indifference

460 callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling
synonyms: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned antonyms: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted

461 clandestine clandestine search by the FBI

462 clandestine (adj.) secret, concealed, underhanded
synonyms: covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy antonyms: open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard

463 compunction no compunction about his cheating

464 compunction (n.) remorse, regret
synonyms: scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition antonyms: shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance

465 conflagration squirting water on the conflagration

466 conflagration (n.) a large, destructive fire
synonyms: holocaust, wildfire antonyms: deluge, flood

467 elated elated women on South Street

468 elated (adj. part.) in high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased
synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink antonyms: depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue

469 indelible indelible ink stain on the board

470 indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable
synonyms: lasting, permanent, unforgettable antonyms: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral

471 indulgent indulgent father bought the spoiled boy a Corvette

472 indulgent (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others
synonyms: lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal antonyms: strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed

473 inveterate an inveterate liar

474 inveterate (adj.) firmly established
synonyms: persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool antonyms: sporadic, intermittent, occasional

475 irrelevant irrelevant sentences in the essay

476 irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
synonyms: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point antonyms: pertinent, material, apropos, germane

477 nocturnal nocturnal animals including raccoons

478 nocturnal (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
synonyms: nighttime antonyms: daytime, diurnal

479 platitude the teacher’s platitudes

480 platitude (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
synonyms: cliché, truism, bromide antonyms: epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot

481 quell quell the riot

482 quell (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly
synonyms: suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush antonyms: incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up

483 quiescent the quiescent, sleeping child

484 quiescent (adj.) inactive, at rest
synonyms: still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil antonyms: active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile

485 ruminate ruminate on that for awhile

486 ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length
synonyms: ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

487 tacit a tacit understanding with each other

488 tacit (adj.) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
synonyms: unexpressed, unvoiced, understood, implicit antonyms: explicit, express, specific

489 tangible tangible progress toward a settlement

490 tangible (adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete
synonyms: perceptible, actual, evident, palpable antonyms: immaterial, imperceptible, insubstantial

491 trenchant the trenchant satires of Jonathan Swift

492 trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut synonyms: penetrating, cutting, telling, acute antonyms: dull, bland, vapid, imperceptive

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494 antipathy has an antipathy for spinach

495 antipathy (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
synonyms: hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood antonyms: attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy

496 applicable not applicable to this case

497 applicable (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
synonyms: appropriate, relevant, fit, apt, apposite antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant

498 asset the company’s asset

499 asset (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage
synonyms: a property, possession, holding, endowment antonyms: a drawback, handicap, liability

500 beset beset with many fears

501 beset (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in (part.) harassed, troubled synonyms: to assail, harass, badger, pester, torment

502 compassion felt compassion for the poor

503 compassion (n.) sympathy for another’s suffering; pity
synonyms: concern, pity, commiseration, empathy antonyms: indifference, callousness, heartlessness

504 decorum disturb the decorum of the meeting

505 decorum (noun) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
synonyms: seemliness, good form, propriety antonyms: impropriety, bad form, bad taste

506 duress confessed under duress

507 duress (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
synonyms: compulsion, intimidation, coercion

508 exuberant unable to control their exuberant spirits

509 exuberant (adj.) high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant synonyms: lively, ebullient, irrepressible; lavish antonyms: depressed, despondent, sulky

510 facsimile obtain a facsimile of the Constitution

511 facsimile (n.) an exact copy
synonyms: a replica, duplicate, reproduction, clone antonyms: a variation, modification, permutation

512 imbibe imbibe knowledge from many sources

513 imbibe (v.) to drink; to take in, absorb
synonyms: to swallow, gulp, quaff; to assimilate, digest antonyms: to eject, emit, expel, discharge

514 implacable fighting against an implacable enemy

515 implacable (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
synonyms: relentless, inexorable, unappeasable antonyms: lenient, indulgent, permissive; flexible

516 infinitesimal an infinitesimal amount of dust

517 infinitesimal (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
synonyms: tiny, microscopic, minuscule; unnoticeable antonyms: vast, immense, huge, infinite

518 innocuous makes innocuous remarks

519 innocuous (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
synonyms: feeble, impotent; unobjectionable; insipid antonyms: harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent

520 militate since the present situation militates against the success of the undertaking

521 militate (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something synonyms: to counter, oppose, work against

522 patent make a patent error

523 patent (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted synonyms: evident, plain antonyms: hidden, clandestine

524 prowess won fame for his military prowess

525 prowess (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
synonyms: valor, courage, heroism, mastery, proficiency antonyms: cowardice, incompetence, ineptitude

526 sedate conduct herself in a sedate manner

527 sedate (adj.) quiet, settled, sober (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
synonyms: unruffled, composed, cool and collected antonyms: loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant; flighty, giddy

528 stentorian the speaker’s stentorian delivery

529 stentorian (adj.) extremely loud
synonyms: thundering, booming, deafening, earsplitting antonyms: hushed, inaudible, whispered, mute

530 stipulate stipulate the terms of employment

531 stipulate (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement synonyms: to specify, require, contract, provide for

532 ultimatum present an ultimatum to the enemy

533 ultimatum (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
synonym: final terms antonyms: persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery

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535 alacrity firemen responded with alacrity

536 alacrity (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
synonyms: promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity antonyms: reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy

537 alleviate an aspirin to alleviate the pain

538 alleviate (v.) to relieve, make more bearable
synonyms: lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage

539 antithesis the antithesis of our government

540 antithesis (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
synonyms: contrary, antipode

541 appall the assassination appalled the nation

542 appall (v.) to fill with dismay or horror
synonyms: shock, stun, stupefy, horrify antonyms: please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate

543 bellicose the bellicose dictator

544 bellicose (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
synonyms: aggressive, combative, belligerent antonyms: amicable, peaceable, conciliatory, pacific

545 disparage disparage their efforts

546 disparage (v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
synonyms: degrade, decry, run down, underrate antonyms: praise, extol, laud, plug

547 dissonant the sound of dissonant voices

548 dissonant (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
synonyms: grating, strident, unmelodious, irreconcilable antonyms: harmonious, agreeing, euphonious

549 droll a droll sense of humor

550 droll (adj.) amusingly odd
synonyms: comical, humorous, whimsical, zany antonyms: humorless, solemn, dour

551 edict banished forever by a royal edict

552 edict (n.) an order issued by someone in authority
synonyms: command, decree, proclamation

553 elucidate a text hard to elucidate

554 elucidate (v.) to clarify, explain
synonyms: interpret, expound, explicate antonyms: obscure, becloud, muddy, obfuscate

555 laud laud the fine performance

556 laud (v.) to praise synonyms: hail, extol, glorify, exalt
antonyms: criticize, censure, belittle, disparage

557 loll loll in a hammock under the trees

558 loll (v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
synonyms: loaf, loiter, sag, dangle

559 loquacious (adj.) talkative; wordy, fond of talking
synonyms: gossipy, voluble, garrulous, long-winded antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful

560 magnanimous a magnanimous donation to charity

561 magnanimous (adj.) generous in forgiving; above small meanness
synonyms: unselfish, charitable, noble, bighearted antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful

562 mandatory the mandatory assignment due tomorrow

563 mandatory (adj.) required, obligatory
synonyms: compulsory, requisite, imperative antonyms: optional, voluntary, discretionary

564 nondescript the nondescript, drab dress

565 nondescript (adj.) ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
synonyms: plain, unremarkable, unimpressive antonyms: distinctive, remarkable, vivid, prepossessing

566 phlegmatic as phlegmatic as a sloth

567 phlegmatic (adj.) slow-moving, sluggish, unemotional
synonyms: lethargic, indolent, torpid, stolid, impassive antonyms: emotional, sensitive, thin-skinned, excitable

568 rescind rescinded the previous law

569 rescind (v.) to repeal, cancel
synonyms: withdraw, revoke, retract, annul, abrogate antonyms: affirm, endorse, uphold, ratify

570 vivacious the vivacious cheerleader

571 vivacious (adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy
synonyms: spirited, animated, ebullient antonyms: dull, spiritless, listless, indolent, languid

572 whet whet your curiosity

573 whet (v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
synonyms: hone, excite, stimulate antonyms: dull, blunt, deaden, stifle, dampen

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575 abrasive abrasive cleansers that leave scratches

576 abrasive (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) substance used to smooth or polish synonyms (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive antonyms (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily unctuous

577 acclimate acclimate to the new school

578 acclimate (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
synonyms: accustom, learn the ropes

579 chagrin felt chagrin after missing the basket

580 chagrin (n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration ((v.) to cause such a feeling synonyms: (n.) vexation, mortification; (v,) abash, mortify antonyms: (n.) jubilation, exultation, triumph; (v.) exult, delight

581 complacent complacent about his grades

582 complacent (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
synonyms: smug, pleased with oneself antonyms: discontented, chagrined

583 concur concurred with the manager’s decision

584 concur (v.) to express agreement, approve
synonyms: agree, assent, ratify, approve antonyms: disagree, differ, part company

585 defamation sued for defamation

586 defamation (n.) slander or libel
synonyms: vilification, calumny, mudslinging antonyms: salute, tribute, testimonial, praise

587 explicate explicate the themes of the novel

588 explicate (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
synonyms: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out antonyms: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate

589 fracas a fracas during the hockey game

590 fracas (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl
synonyms: row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha antonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony

591 grotesque grotesque pictures on the walls of the house

592 grotesque (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre
synonyms: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed antonyms: appealing, attractive, comely

593 pandemonium pandemonium on Fridays on South Street

594 pandemonium (n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion
synonyms: chaos, tumult, bedlam, three-ring circus antonyms: order, calm, tranquility, peace, repose

595 raucous heard the loud raucous in the hallway

596 raucous (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly
synonyms: boisterous, clamorous, strident antonyms: placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral

597 receptive receptive to new ideas

598 receptive (adj.) open and responsive to new ideas or suggestions
synonyms: open-minded, tolerant, amenable antonyms: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound

599 renounce renounce his previous beliefs

600 renounce (v.) to give up or resign something
synonyms: repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure antonyms: retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver

601 repress (v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force
synonyms: subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up antonyms: liberate, set loose, provoke, excite

602 reticent (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved, reluctant
synonyms: taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped antonyms: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded

603 savory a savory meal in the school cafeteria

604 savory (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable synonyms: delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant antonyms: distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland

605 somnolent the somnolent students in the morning

606 somnolent (adj.) sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep
synonyms: groggy, soporific antonyms: alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating

607 vehement vehement about despising racism

608 vehement (adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
synonyms: emphatic, fierce, vigorous, impassioned antonyms: uncommunicative, reticent, taciturn, terse

609 voluble voluble students who interrupted their peers

610 voluble (adj.) characterized by a steady flow of words; glib, fluent
synonyms: loquacious, garrulous, long-winded, prolix antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid

611 zealous zealous about doing vocabulary assignments

612 zealous (adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
synonyms: ardent, fervent, devout, dogged, gung ho antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid


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