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Vocabulary Quiz-Unit 5
10 vocabulary words.
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12th Grade
12/11/2013

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Accolade

Definition

Definition: An award, honor, approvalm priase

POS: Noun

Synonyms:  distinction, kudos, recognition

Anyonyms: criticism, disapproval, dishonor

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Atrophy

Definition

Definition: to wither away

POS: Verb

Synonyms: Decline, languish, weaken

Anyonyms: flourish, grow, strengthen

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Castigate

Definition

Definition: to criticize harshly

POS: Verb

Synonyms: chew out, punish, scowld

Anyonyms: encourage, praise, award

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Debacle

Definition

Definition: a sudden calamitious downfall. Collapse or Failure

POS: Noun

Synonyms: catastrophe, crash, disaster

Anyonyms: accomplishment, miracle, success 

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Euphonious

Definition

Definition: pleasing to the ear

POS: Adjective

Synonyms: harmonious, melodic, musical

Anyonyms: cacophonous, noisy, ruckus 

Term


Histrionic

Definition

Definition: overly dramatic

POS: adjective

Synonyms: emotional, overacted, overplayed

Anyonyms: reserved, restrained, unemotional

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Laudable

Definition

Definition: Worthy or deserving of praise

POS: adjective

Synonyms: admirable, commendable, terrific 

Anyonyms: poor, underserving, unworthy

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Noisome

Definition

Definition: stinking, offensive, disgusting

POS: adjective

Synonyms: foul, rank, repulsive

Anyonyms: attractive, fragrant, pleasant

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Quixotic

Definition

Definition: totally or foolishly impractical 

POS: adjective

Synonyms: absurb, fanciful, unrealistic 

Anyonyms: realistic, reasonable, sensible 

Term


Ubiquitous

Definition

Definition: existing or being everywhere at the same time

POS: adjective

Synonyms: commonplace, global, universal

Anyonyms: rare, scarce, uncommon

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