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synonyms and antonyms
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9th Grade
06/09/2009

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Term
adulterate
Definition

synonyms: contaminate, pollute

antonym: purify, purge, expurgate

Term
dour
Definition

synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidden

antonym:  cheery, inviting

Term

gape

(only synonym)

Definition
synonyms: gawk
Term
pliable
Definition

synonym: supple, adaptable

antonyms: rigid, inflexible

Term
cursory
Definition

synonyms: quick, superficia

anonyms: thorough, careful

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impetus
Definition

synonyms: impulse

antonyms: curb

Term
retrogress
Definition

synonyms: revert, degenerate, decline

antonyms: advance, evolve, progress

Term
craven
Definition

synonyms: fearful, faint hearted

antonyms: brave, courageous

Term

redress

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: rectify, correct
Term
venial
Definition

synonyms: excusable, forgivable

antonyms: inexusable, unforgivable, unpardonable

Term
bereft
Definition

synonyms: bereaved

antonyms: replete, well provided

Term
attainment
Definition

synonyms: acheivement, fulfillment

antonym:failure, defeat, frustration

Term
esteem
Definition

synonyms: (v) to respect, admire, honor, revere

antonyms: (v) disdain, scorn (n) contempt

Term
finite
Definition

synonyms: banded measurable

antonyms: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal

Term
clemency
Definition

synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness

antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

Term
corrosive
Definition

synonyms: spiteful

antonyms: bland, mild

Term
compatible
Definition

synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded

antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonist

Term
obsolete
Definition

synonyms: outmoded

antonyms: current, brand-new

Term
sophomoric
Definition

synonyms: pretentious, superficial, fatuous

antonyms: mature, judicious, knowledgeable

Term
contentious
Definition

synonyms: argumentative

antonyms: agreeable

Term
tentative
Definition

synonym: provisional, inconclusive

antonym: definate, conclusive, confirmed

Term
verbatim
Definition

synonyms: (adj) exact (adv) precisely

antonyms: (adj) paraphrased

Term
opulent
Definition

synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant

antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched

Term
stolid
Definition

synoyms: impassive

antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung

Term
unkempt
Definition

synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough

antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat

Term
grimace
Definition

synonyms: pained expression, facial condition

antonyms: smile, grin

Term
extol
Definition

synonyms: glorify, applaud

antonyms: criticize, belittle 

Term
scrutinize
Definition

synonyms: inspect, pore over

antonyms: skim, scan, glance at

Term

precedent

(only synonyms)

Definition

synonyms: quide, tradition, model

 

Term
adversary
Definition

synonyms: antagonist, rival, foe

antonyms: friend, ally, supporter, confederate

Term
inclement
Definition

synonyms: blustery, implacable

antonyms: productive, fertile, prolific

Term
fallow
Definition

synonyms:unproductive, inert, dormant

antonyms: productive, fertile

Term
urbane
Definition

synonyms: elegant

antonyms: crude

Term
disperse
Definition

synonyms:break up, dispel

antonyms: collect, assemble

 

Term

skulk

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: lurk, slink, praul
Term

ascertain

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: discover, determine, establish
Term

bequeath

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: transmit, bestow, hand down
Term

panacea

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: universal cure, easy solution
Term

artific

(only synonym)

Definition
synonyms: strategeum
Term

cogent

 

Definition

synonyms:persuasive, compelling

antonyms: weak, unconvincing, ineffective, inelevant

Term
supercilious
Definition

synonyms: snobbish, patronizing, over bearing

antonyms: humble, meek

Term
scrupulous
Definition

synonyms: painstaking

antonyms: careless, neglegent, remiss, dishonest

Term
invulnerable
Definition

synonyms: impregnable, impervious, immune

antonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

Term
dearth
Definition

synonyms: insufficiency, want

antonyms: surplus, oversuply, abundance

Term
temerity
Definition

synonyms: recklessness

antonyms: timidity, fearfulness

Term
unfeigned
Definition

synonyms: genuine, heartfelt

antonyms: insincere, phony

Term
diffidend
Definition

synonyms:timid, bashful, withdrawn

antonyms: bold, self-confident

Term
consecrate
Definition

synonyms: devote, dedicate, sanctity

antonyms: desecrate, profane, dishonor

Term

reprisal

(only synonyms)

Definition
synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution
Term
apathy
Definition

synonyms: indifferance, disinterest, detachment

antonyms: enthusiasum, concern

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