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Hello, if u have kronin, these will help
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English
10th Grade
05/25/2010

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Linguistically

 SYN           ADV                 ANT

 

 

 

To respect and use a language.

 

The farmer linguistically used spanish to speak to his workers.

 

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Boycott

SYN         VERB         ANT

 

 

To stop doing or using an action or product to reach a goal.

 

 The whole town boycotted the store so it would lower its prices.

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Offing

SYN          Noun          ANT

 

 

 In the future. Near but not hear yet.

The fortune teller could see just part of the offing.

 

 

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Burgeoning

SYN       VERB      ANT

 

 

 

To grow or do well.

 

The burgeoning buisness bought a brand new building.

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Quintessential

SYN               ADJ                  ANT

 

 

A prime example of an object or idea.

 

The man had seen the quintessential area to build a home.

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Denounce

SYN            VERB            ANT 

 

 

To proclaim or tell.

 

The man denounced that he was in the bar on Friday.

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           Codifies            

      SYN          VERB            ANT    

 

 

To order or place.

 

The banker codified the documents in the safe.

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Inflict

SYN            VERB                ANT

 

 

To do something unpleasant to someone.

 

The killer inflicted many wounds on his victims.   

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Vitality

SYN           NOUN            ANT

 

 

To have youth and energy.

 

The young child was full of vitality.

 

 

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Comprehensive

SYN            ADJ               ANT

 

 

Complete or full

 

The student took the comprehensive assesment test.

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Amended

  SYN            VERB             ANT

 

 

To fix or change.

 

There was a motion in court to amend the law.

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Commissioner

SYN               VERB             ANT

 

 

Government person who has responsability in a company.

 

The town commissioner made sure the sewer project was on time.  

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Proponent

SYN                  Noun                  ANT

 

 

 

Public speaker that speaks for a cause.

The proponent was fighting for rights for black people when he was killed.

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Vile

SYN          ADJ             ANT

 

 

Mean or ugly, gross

 

The family was biking when they encountered a vile smell.

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Vetted

SYN                 VERB                 ANT

 

 

To form or examine to specifications.

 

The sniper was vetted to be the best.

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