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Vocab Workshop Level D
Unit 11 (hard synonyms and antonyms)
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English
9th Grade
05/08/2009

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Term
brevity
Definition
Syn: pithiness
Ant: prolixity
Term
comport
Definition
Syn: deport oneself
Term
concise
Definition
Syn: succinct; pithy
Ant: prolix
Term
demure
Definition
Syn: diffident; sedate; seemly; decorous
Ant: bold; forward; assertive; immodest
Term
depreciation
Definition
Syn: devaluation
Ant: enhancement
Term
deteriorate
Definition
Syn: degenerate; debase
Ant: fix up; enhance
Term
divulge
Definition
Syn: disclose; impart
Ant: conceal; cover up
Term
enlightened
Definition
Syn: informed; aware; cultivated
Ant: unaware; benighted
Term
forestall
Definition
Syn: hinder; thwart; preclude
Ant: welcome; accept; allow; submut; abide by
Term
garble
Definition
Syn: misrepresent
Ant: clarify; elucidate; articulate
Term
proponent
Definition
Syn: exponent
Ant: foe; adversary
Term
quaver
Definition
Syn: palpitate
Term
recoil
Definition
Syn: (n) kickback
Ant: (v) advance; proceed; gain ground
Term
recoup
Definition
Ant: default; forfeit
Term
reek
Definition
Ant: (n) perfume; fragrance; bouquet
Term
relentless
Definition
Syn: stern; persistent; unremitting
Ant: accomodation; indulgent
Term
rivulet
Definition
Syn: rill
Term
squander
Definition
Syn: dissipate
Ant: hoard; squirrel away
Term
staccato
Definition
Syn: disjointed
Ant: continuous; flowing; unbroken
Term
statute
Definition
Syn: ordinance; enactment
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