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Unit 6 Vocab
Vocab for unit 6
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English
9th Grade
10/19/2015

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Term

Atone


Definition

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make up for

Synonym: Expiate

Antonym:

Term
Bondage
Definition

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Slavery

Synonym: Servitude, subjection, dependance

Antonym: freedom, liberty, independance

Term
Credible
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Believeable

Synonym: Plausible, acceptable, likely

Antonym: unbelieveable, implausible, improbable

Term
Defray
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: to pay for

Synonym: bear the cost, foot the bill

Antonym:

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Diligent
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: hardworking, industrious, not lazy

Synonym: assiduous, sedulous

Antonym: lazy indolent, cursory, perfunctory

Term
Doleful
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Sad; Dreary

Synonym: Sorrowful, mournful, dolorous

Antonym: Blithe, Jaunty, Buoyant

Term
Ghastly
Definition

Part of Speech:Adjective

Definition: Freightful, horrible

Synonym:Dreadful, Appaling, Grisly

Antonym: Pleasant, Agreeable, Attractive

Term
Hamper
Definition

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To hold back

Synonym: Hinder, obstruct, Impede, Inhibit

Antonym: Facilitate, Ease, Smooth the way

Term
Hew
Definition

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To shade or cut down with an ax

Synonym: Chop, hack, fell, adhere, confirm

Antonym: 

Term
Impoverished
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Poor, in the state of poverty

Synonym: poverty-stricken, destitute, indigent

Antonym: rich, wealthy, affluent, prosperous

Term
Incessant
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Never stopping

Synonym: Constant

Antonym: Occasional

Term
Intricate
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Complicated

Synonym: Convoluted

Antonym: Simple


Term
Lucid
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Easy to understand

Synonym: Limpid

Antonym: Murky

Term
Posthumous
Definition

Part of Speech:

Definition:

Synonym:

Antonym:

Term
Prim
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Overly Neat,proper, formal

Synonym: Fussy, fastidious

Antonym: Dowdy, Frumpy, Sloppy, Untidy, Loose

Term
Sardonic
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective 

Definition: grimly or scornfullly mocking, bitterly sarcastic

Synonym: 

Antonym: 

Term
Superfluous
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Exceeding what is sufficiant or required

Synonym: Surplus, Supererogatory

Antonym: Necessary, Essential, Vital

Term
Supplant
Definition

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To take the place of

Synonym: Replace, Displace, Oust

Antonym: 

Term
Taunt
Definition

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Mock

Synonym:Ridicule

Antonym: Cheer, Acclaim

Term
Tenacious
Definition

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Holding Fast

Synonym: Obstinate, Stubborn, Dogged

Antonym: Yeilding, Weak, Gentle, Slack

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