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Faust- Lesson 6 Vocab
Vocab and Definitions
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English
8th Grade
12/07/2010

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adept
Definition
a highly skilled or well-trained individual (syn- expert, ace; ant- amateur, inexpert)
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assimilate
Definition
to take into the mind and thoroughly comprehend (syn- compare; ant-contrast)
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avert
Definition
to turn away or aside (as the eyes) in avoidance (syn- prevent, forestall; ant-stare, connect)
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buoyant
Definition
capable of floating (syn- floatable; ant-heavy, sinking)
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comely
Definition
having a pleasing appearance (syn- pretty, attractive; ant-ugly, hideous)
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contend
Definition
to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties; maintain, exert (syn- battle, compete; ant-deny)
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dormant
Definition
marked by a suspension of activity (syn- asleep, resting; ant- awake, sleepless)
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enlightened
Definition
freed from ignorance and misinformation (syn- understanding, comprehending; ant- ignorant)
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hamper
Definition
to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles; to interfere with (syn- hinder, impede, interfere, obstruct; ant- aid, assist, help)
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horde
Definition
a teeming crowd or throng; a large crowd (syn- crowd, mass, mob; ant- individual, pair?)
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indolent
Definition
averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy (syn- idle, lazy, slothful; ant- industrious, hardworking)
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irreverant
Definition
lacking proper respect or seriousness (syn- sacrilegious, disrespectful; ant- pious, reverent, respectful)
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juxtapose
Definition
to place side by side (syn- together ant- separate, individually)
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migration
Definition
movement into a region or community (syn- relocation; ant- remain)
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palpable
Definition
capable of being touched or felt sensed (syn- detectable, perceptible; ant- imperceptible, undetectable)
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perilous
Definition
full of danger or hazards (syn- dangerous, hazardous, risky; ant- harmless, safe)
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preamble
Definition
an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law (syn- introduction, prelude; ant- ending, epilogue)
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rivulet
Definition
a small stream (syn- stream, creek; ant- river, ocean)
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staccato
Definition
cut short or apart in performing (syn- brief, short; ant- long, drawn-out)
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unflinching
Definition
not shrinking or giving up (syn- determined, relentless; ant- relenting, flinching)
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