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Sadlier Oxford Level C Unit 9
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8th Grade
05/04/2011

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Term
apt
Definition
Suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn
Synonyms: appropriate, fit, proper, liable
Term
awry
Definition
In a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course.
Synonyms: crooked, askew, amiss
Term
bludgeon
Definition
A short club used as a weapon; to strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some point
Synonyms: (noun) cudgel (verb) clobber, clout
Term
capitulate
Definition
To end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel.
Antonyms: to hold out, to persist
Term
chafe
Definition
To warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing; to feel annoyance or dissatisfaction, annoy, irk; to strain or press against

A sore or injury caused by rubbing
Synonyms: irritate, scrape, abrade
Term
defile
Definition
1) To make unclean or dirty the purity of
2) to march in a single line or in columns
3) a narrow passage, gorge, or canyon
Synonyms: (verb) pollute, contaminate, desecrate
Term
dire
Definition
dreadful, causing fear or suffering; warning of trouble to come; demanding immediate action to avoid disaster
Synonyms: disastrous, ominous, sinister, urgent
Term
disarming
Definition
Charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
Synonyms: endearing, winning
Term
disgruntled
Definition
In bad humor, discontented, annoyed
Synonyms: displeased, grumpy, surly
Term
encroach
Definition
To advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass
Synonyms: intrude, infringe
Term
endow
Definition
To furnish, equip, provide with funds or some other desirable thing or quality
Synonyms: grant, bestow, present, bequeath
Term
fend
Definition
To ward off, resist; to get along, manage
Synonyms: stave off, cope
Term
impunity
Definition
Freedom from punishment
Synonyms: exemption from penalty, immunity
Term
mien
Definition
Air, manner; appearance; expression
Synonyms: look, bearing, demeanor
Term
penal
Definition
Having to do with punishment
Synonyms: correctional, disciplinary
Term
pertinent
Definition
Related to the matter at hand, to the point
Synonyms: relevant, germane, apropos
Term
predominant
Definition
The greatest in strength or power; most common
Synonyms: Chief, major, paramount, prevalent
Term
prodigy
Definition
Something wonderful or marvelous; something monstrous or abnormal; an unusual feat; a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent
Synonyms: marvel, wonder, freak, genius
Term
recluse
Definition
A person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world
Synonyms: loner, hermit
Term
renown
Definition
Fame, glory
Synonyms: reputation, celebrity, prestige
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