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English
6th Grade
12/02/2010

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