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Unit 2
vocabulary workshop level B
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English
7th Grade
12/09/2008

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Term
available
Definition
adj. ready for use
synonyms: obtainable, on hand
antonyms: unobtainable, not to be had
Term
cater
Definition
v. to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service
synonyms: pamper, indulge, gratify, provide
antonyms: frustrate, deny, refuse
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customery
Definition
adj. usual, expected, routine
synonyms: regular, normal, traditional
antonyms: strange, odd, unusual, untraditional
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dissuade
Definition
v. to perssuade not to do something
synomyns: discourage, talk out of
antonyms: persuade, talk into
Term
entrepreneur
Definition
n. a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
synonyms: businessperson, impresario
Term
firebrand
Definition
n. a piece of burning wood; a troublmaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
synonyms: hothead, agitator, rabble-rouser
antonyms: peacemake, pacifier, conciliator
Term
hazard
Definition
n. risk, peril; v. to expose to danger or harm; to gamble
synonyms: n. danger; v. venture
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homicide
Definition
n. the killing of one person by another
synonyms: manslaughter, murder
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indifference
Definition
n. a lack of interest or concern
synonyms: apathy, unconcern
antonyms: interest, concern, enthusiasm
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indignant
Definition
adj. filled with resentmentor anger over somethingunjust, unworthy , or mean
synonyms: offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated
antonyms: pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated
Term
indispensible
Definition
adj. absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
synonyms: essentials, crucial, vital
antonyms: unnecessary, nonessential
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lubricate
Definition
v. to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easyier to use
synonyms: oil, grease
Term
mutual
Definition
adj. shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
synonyms: two-sided, joint, shared, reciprical
antonyms: one-sided, unilateral
Term
pelt
Definition
to throw a stream of things; to strike succesfully;to hurry
synonyms: bombard, shower, pepper
Term
plague
Definition
n. an easily spread disease causing a large # of of deaths; a widespread evil; v. to annoy or bother
synonyms: n. epidemic, pestilence; v. pester, vex
antonyms: n. boon, blessing
Term
poised
Definition
adj., part. balanced, suspended; calm, controlled, ready for action
synonyms: adj. collected, self-confident, ready
antonyms: adj. nervous, tense
Term
regime
Definition
n. a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
synonyms: administration, rule
Term
retard
Definition
v. to make slow, delay, hold back
synonyms: slow down, restrain, impede
antonyms: hasten, speed up
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transparent
Definition
adj. allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected
synonyms: clear, translucent, obvious
antonyms: frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct
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unscathed
Definition
adj. wholly unharmed, not injured
synonyms: unhurt, sound, intact unimpaired
antonyms: injured, damaged, harmed, hurt
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