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Vocabulary Unit 13
Vocabulary Workshop Level D: Unit 13
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English
9th Grade
06/15/2010

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Term
ad infinitum
Definition
(adv.) endlessly
SYN-forever
ANT-succinctly
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apportion
Definition
(v.) to divide and give out in shares
SYN-distribute
Term
bona fide
Definition
(adj.) genuine; sincere
SYN-authentic
ANT-false
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buoyant
Definition
(adj.) able to float easily; able to hold thing up; cheerful, hopeful
SYN-blithe
ANT-downcast
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clique
Definition
(n.) a small, exclusive group of people
SYN-coterie
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concede
Definition
(v.) to admit as true; to yield, submit
SYN-acknowledge
ANT-contest
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congenial
Definition
(adj.)getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant
SYN-friendly
ANT-disagreeable
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lofty
Definition
(adj.) very high; noble
SYN-elevated
ANT-base
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migration
Definition
(n.) a movement from one country or region to another
SYN-population shift
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perceive
Definition
(v.) to be aware of through the senses, observe; to grasp mentally
SYN-notice
ANT-miss
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perverse
Definition
(adj.) inclined to go against what is expected; stubborn; turned away from what is good and proper
SYN-obstinate
ANT-tractable
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prelude
Definition
(n.) an introduction; that which comes before or leads off
SYN-preface
ANT-epilogue
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rancid
Definition
(adj.) stale, spoiled
SYN-foul
ANT-wholesome
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rustic
Definition
(adj.) country-like; simple, plain; awkward; (n.) one who lives in the country
SYN-(adj.) rough
ANT-(adj.) citified
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sever
Definition
(v.) to separate, divide into parts
SYN-cut off
ANT-join
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sordid
Definition
(adj.) wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish
SYN-filthy
ANT-pure
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untenable
Definition
(adj.) not capable of being held of defended; impossible to maintain
SYN-indefensible
ANT-irrefutable
Term
versatile
Definition
(adj.) able to do many things well; capable of many uses
SYN-adaptable
ANT-limited
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vindicate
Definition
(v.) to clear from hint or charge of wrongdoing; to defend successfully against opposition; to justify
SYN-acquit
ANT-implicate
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wane
Definition
(v.)to lose size, strength or power
SYN-diminish
ANT-wax
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