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English Honors Vocabulary Midterm Exam Terms - Mr. Kline
Midterm Exam Vocabulary Units 1 - 7 English I Honors. Mrs.Kline by ruben.
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9th Grade
12/13/2010

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retribution
Definition
payback; punishment for a misdeed
syn. - requital, retaliation, justice
ant. - injustice
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accost
Definition
(v) to greet, especially in an agressive way
syn. confront, approach
ant. - evade, avoid , ignore.
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recoil
Definition
(v) to draw back; staggger back
syn. retrate, wince , flinch
ant. advance.
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impunity
Definition
freedom of consequences
syn - freedom form punishment, immunity.
ant. - blame , retribution , risk
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palpable
Definition
able to be touched or felt; noticeable; discernible
syn - obvious, plain , clear apparent.
ant - intangible , unnoticeable.
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indolent
Definition
lazy, idle
sum sluggish , lackadaisical
ant. industrious, diligent, conscientious
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languor
Definition
lack of vigor; weakness; weariness
syn - listlessness, sluggishness
ant - vitality, enthusiasm
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doleful
Definition
melancholy; mournful
syn - sad, gloomy, sorrowful
ant - happy, joyful, cheerful, lighthearted.
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rueful
Definition
felling sorrow or regret
syn - pitiable, lamentable, mounrful
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resplendent
Definition
shining brightly
syn - brilliant , sparkling , dazzling
ant - dull ,lusterless, lackluster
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disheveled
Definition
disarranged and untidy
syn- unkempt, ruffled, messy
ant - ordered, neat , tidy , groomed
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wretched
Definition
1.sunk in dejection; profoundly unhappy,
2.causing miser or grief
3.despicable; contemptible

syn - pitiable, pitiful
ant - fortunate, enviable , prosperous.
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redolent
Definition
full of or diffusing a pleasant fragrance; odorous
syn - fragrant , aromatic
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dispatch
Definition
finish quickly
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bereft
Definition
deprived
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insidious
Definition
characterized by craftiness and betrayal
syn.- devious, treacherous, deceitful
ant.- forthright, ingenuous, straightforward, sincere
Term
din
Definition
loud, continuous noise; uproar
syn.- clamor, racket
ant.- quiet, silence, calm
Term
pinioned
Definition
confined or shackled; to restrain or immobilize a person by binding the arms
Term
travail
Definition
very hard work
syn. - toil, drudgery
ant. - ease, relaxation
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contrive(d)
Definition
think up; devise
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incredulity
Definition
inability to believe
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maudlin
Definition
tearfully or foolishly sentimental
syn. - overemotional
ant. - realistic, unemotional
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shirk
Definition
avoid, shun, evade
syn. - dodge, escape
ant. - meet, face, confront
Term
haughty
Definition
arrogant
syn. - overly proud, scornful, disdainful
ant. - humble, modest
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impudence
Definition
quality of being shamelessly bold; disrespectful
syn. - rude, insolence
ant. - respect, courtesy
Term
revelry
Definition
.) boisterous festivity
syn. - merriment, celebration
Term
prevail
Definition
triumph, win
Term
taciturn
Definition
disinclined to talk; silent - syn: reserved, shy
Term
vapid
Definition
not lively; without spirit, life or flavor; lacking interest
- syn: tasteless, dull, flat / ant: lively, zestful
Term
malevolent
Definition
wishing evil to happen to others; showing ill will or hatred
- syn: spiteful, Raffel / ant: kind
Term
predilection
Definition
a predisposition in favor of something - syn: preference
Term
vexations
Definition
irritations; annoyances
- syn: harassments, provocations / ant: kindnesses
Term
contentious
Definition
argumentative; belligerent; given to disputing
- syn: quarrelsome / ant: peace loving, amicable
Term
disapprobation
Definition
the act or state of being disapproved; condemnation
- syn: denial / ant: approval
Term
auspicious
Definition
with signs of success; fortunate
- syn: favorable / ant: unfortunate, terrible
Term
arbitrate(d)
Definition
to give a decision in a dispute; mediated - syn: decided, determined
Term
asinine
Definition
- lacking sound judgment
syn: stupid, silly / ant: serious, well thought
Term
ingenuous
Definition
- free from deceit or disguise; straightforward; innocent
syn: noble, honorable
Term
vehemently
Definition
- characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction
syn: passionately; powerfully, fervidly / ant: blandly
Term
umbrage
Definition
resentful displeasure; personal offense
sym. – resentment ant. – acceptance
Term
rectitude
Definition
straightness; upright conduct or character
syn. – righteousness, honesty
Term
propensities
Definition
natural inclinations
syn. leanings, tendencies
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acquiescence
Definition
acceptance; giving in
syn. - assent
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acquiescence
Definition
acceptance; giving in
syn. - assent
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sullen
Definition
gloomy; resentfully silent or repressed
syn. - dismal
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