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English 10 Vocab Lesson 1
English 10 Vocab Lesson 1
10
English
10th Grade
10/23/2008

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divulge

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to tell; to reveal (as a secret)

 

synonym: unveil; disclose

antonym: conceal

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abet

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to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

 

synonym: promote; incite

antonym: impede; dissuade

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dogmatic

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arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs

 

synonym: dicatorial

antonym: open-minded

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insipid

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 lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating

 

 

synonym: flat; lifeless

antonym: challenging

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extraneous

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inessential; not constituting a vital part

 

synonym: irrelevant

antonym: essential

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coerce

Definition

 

 

to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats

 

synonym:  compel

 

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jaundiced

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prejudiced; hostile

 

synonym: skeptical; cynical

antonym: believing; trusting

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meticulous

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extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise

 

synonyms: fastidious

antonyms: sloppy

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temerity

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recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

 

synonym: audacity

antonym: prudence

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gregarious

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sociable; fond of the company of others

 

 

synonym: genial; friendly

antonym: reclusive

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