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English
10th Grade
05/12/2011

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Antagonist
Definition
one who actively and intensely opposes another
synonyms: foe, rival
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Apostate
Definition
one who forsakes his religion, principles, or party
synonyms: traitor, turncoat
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Apothecary
Definition
one who prepares and sells drugs for medicinal purposes
synonyms: druggist, pharmacist
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Cosmos
Definition
the universe as an ordered and harmonious system
synonyms: macrocosm, universe
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Dilemma
Definition
a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
synonyms: plight, predicament
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Epigram
Definition
a concise, witty saying
synonyms: adage, proverb
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Eulogy
Definition
a speech or writing praising the character or services of a person, especially an oration in honor of a deceased person
synonyms: citation, tribute
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Holocaust
Definition
complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of people; a great slaughter
synonyms: conflagration, fire
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Misanthropic
Definition
of or pertaining to one who hates or distrusts mankind
synonyms: cynical, pessimistic
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Pandemonium
Definition
general disorder, confusion; a wild uproar
synonyms: racket, uproar
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Panorama
Definition
a complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject matter
synonyms: overview, survey
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Philanthropy
Definition
the desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, as by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general
synonyms: benevolence, charity
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