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Midterm exam vocab
vocab 1-7 words for Ms.McDonnough
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English
9th Grade
12/16/2013

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Retribution
Definition
Payback

SYN- Justice
ANT-injustice
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Accost
Definition
to greet, in an aggressive way

SYN-Confront
ANT-Evade
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Recoil
Definition
to stagger back

SYN-retreat
ANT-advance
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Impunity
Definition
freedom of consequences

SYN-immunity
ANT-blame
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Palpable
Definition
able to be touched or felt

SYN-obvious
ANT- intangible
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Indolent
Definition
lazy

SYN-sluggish
ANT-diligent
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Satire
Definition
a literary genre comprising such compositions
Term
Bore
Definition
to make a hole by drilling with an instrument.
Term
Doozy
Definition
to have something be excellent
Term
Vigilance
Definition
to be watchful, watchfulness
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Luminous
Definition
radiating or reflecting light
Term
Consternation
Definition
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion.
Term
Profusely
Definition
spending or giving freely and in large amount
Term
Dispatch
Definition
Finish quickly
Term
Bereft
Definition
Deprived
Term
Insidious
Definition
Characterized by betrayal

SYN-Devious
ANT-Sincere
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Din
Definition
Loud, continuous noise

SYN-racket
ANT-Calm
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Pinioned
Definition
Confined or shackled
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Travail
Definition
Very hard work

SYN-toil
ANT-ease
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Contrive
Definition
Think up
Term
Incredulity
Definition
Inability to believe
Term
Maudlin
Definition
Foolishly sentimental

SYN-overemotional
ANT-realistic
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Shirk
Definition
Avoid

SYN-dodge
ANT-meet
Term
Haughty
Definition
Arrogent

SYN-overly proud
ANT-humble
Term
Impudence
Definition
Disrespectful

SYN-rude
ANT-respect
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Revelry
Definition
Boisterous festivity

SYN-merriment
Term
Prevail
Definition
Win
Term
Taciturn
Definition
Silent

SYN-Shy
Term
Vapid
Definition
Not lively

SYN-dull
ANT-lively
Term
Malevolent
Definition
Wishing evil to happen to others

SYN-spiteful
ANT-kind
Term
Predilection
Definition
a predisposition in favor of something

SYN-preference
Term
Vexations
Definition
Irritations

SYN-harrassments
ANT-kindness
Term
Contentious
Definition
Argumentative

SYN-quarrelsome
ANT-peace loving
Term
Disapprobation
Definition
The act or state of being disapproved

SYN-denial
ANT-approval
Term
Auspicious
Definition
W/ signs of success

SYN-favorable
ANT-unfortunate
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Arbitrate(d)
Definition
To give a decision in a dispute

SYN-decided
Term
Asinine
Definition
Lacking sound judgement

SYN-stupid
ANT-serious
Term
Ingenuous
Definition
Free from deceit or disguise

SYN-noble
Term
Vehemently
Definition
Characterized by forcefulness of expression

SYN-powerfully
ANT-blandly
Term
Umbrage
Definition
Resentful displeasure

SYN-resentment
ANT-acceptance
Term
Rectitude
Definition
Straightness; upright conduct or behavior

SYN-righteousness
Term
Propensities
Definition
Natural inclinations

SYN-tendencies
Term
Acquiescence
Definition
Giving in

SYN-assent
Term
Sullen
Definition
Gloomy

SYN-dismal
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