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Vocab unit 5
Ms. Emmett's vocabulary list
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9th Grade
02/05/2010

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Term
Accomplice
Definition

(n.) a person who takes part in a crime.

 

EX. The driver of the getaway car was arrested and tried as an __________ in the daring bank robbery.

 

Synonyms- partner in crime, confederate

Term
Annihilate
Definition

(v.) to destroy completely

 

Ex.-Throughout history, nations that are bitter enemies have sought to ___________ each other.

 

Synonyms-obliterate, decimate, demolish

Antonyms- foster, promote, encourage, nuture.

Term
Arbitrary
Definition

(adj.) unreasonable; based on ones wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness

 

Ex.- Ajudge may be critizied for rulings that appear to be _______ and without legal precendent.

 

Synonyms- capricious, high-handed, autocratic

Antonyms- reasoned, rational, objective, equitable

Term
Brazen
Definition

(n.) made of brass; shameless, imprudent

 

Ex.- behavior considered _________ in one era may be deemed prefectly acceptable in another.

 

Synonyms- saucy, bold

Antonyms- deferential, respectful, self-effacing. 

Term
Catalyst
Definition

(n.) a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes charges.

 

Ex.- Enzymes are ______ that aid in the digestion of food.

 

Synonyms- stimulus, spur, instigator

Term
Exodus
Definition

(n.) A large-scale departure or flight.

 

Ex.- The __________ of African Americans to the northren states is known as te great migration.

 

Synonyms- emigration, escape, hegira

Antonyms- immigration, influx, arrival, entrance.

Term
Facilitate
Definition

(v.) to make easier; to assist.

 

Ex.- the federal reserve board may lower intreset rates in order to __________ economic growth.

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