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Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 15
Unit 15 Definitions, synonyms, antonyms
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9th Grade
05/02/2011

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abase
Definition
to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
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abase (syn)
Definition
lower, humiliate, prostrate, demean
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abase (ant)
Definition
elevate, ennoble, exalt
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actuate
Definition
to move to action; to impel
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actuate (syn)
Definition
trigger, incite, instigate
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avert
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to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
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avert (syn)
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stop, deflect, ward off, preclude
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avert (ant)
Definition
invite, induce, provoke, cause
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boorish
Definition
rude, unrefined, clumsy
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boorish (syn)
Definition
vulgar, crude, uncouth, ill-mannered, gauche
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boorish (ant)
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sauve, urbane, polished, courtly, well-bred
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brunt
Definition
the main impact, force, or burden
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brunt (syn)
Definition
blow, shock
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brunt (ant)
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aftershock, aftermath, repercussion
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combatant
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a fighter; engaged in fighting
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combatant (syn)
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soldier, disputant, warrior; hostile, battling
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combatant (ant)
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civilian; peaceful, neutral
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dormant
Definition
inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
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dormant (syn)
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resting, still, quiescent
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dormant(ant)
Definition
awake, active, lively, productive
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dubious
Definition
causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
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dubious (syn)
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questionable, suspect, unsettled, undecided
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dubious (ant)
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certain, positive, indubitable, reliable
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harangue
Definition
to deliver a loud ranting speech; a loud speech
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harangue (syn)
Definition
rant, lecture; tirade, diatribe
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harangue (ant)
Definition
whisper, murmur undertone
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harry
Definition
to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
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harry (syn)
Definition
badger, pester, hound, pillage, ravage
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impenitent
Definition
not feelling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
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impenitent (syn)
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remorseless, unrepentant, incorrigible
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impenitent (ant)
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ashamed, remorseful, contrite, apologetic
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knave
Definition
a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
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knave (syn)
Definition
rascal, rogue, scoundrel, miscreant
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legion
Definition
a large military force; any large group or number; many, numerous
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legion (syn)
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multitudem gisem throng, division, regiment
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legion (ant)
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squad, platoon; few, sparse
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liberality
Definition
generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
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liberality (syn)
Definition
largess, magnanimity, broad-mindedness
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liberality (ant)
Definition
stinginess, miserliness, narrow-mindedness
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plaintiff
Definition
one who begins a lawsuit
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plantiff (syn)
Definition
complainant, accuser
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plaintiff (ant)
Definition
defendent, accused
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probe
Definition
to examine, inverstigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
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probe (syn)
Definition
explore, scrutinize; inquiry, detector
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probe (ant)
Definition
conceal, hide; cover-up, white-wash
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protract
Definition
to draw out or lengthen in space or time
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protract (syn)
Definition
prolong, extend, elongate, spin out
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protract (ant)
Definition
contract, compress, concentrate
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quarry
Definition
to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
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quarry (syn)
Definition
prey, game, victim, excavation, pit, mine
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quarry (ant)
Definition
hunter, predator, pursuer
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spurn
Definition
to refuse with scorn, disdain
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spurn (syn)
Definition
turn down, reject, decline, snub, repudiate
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spurn (ant)
Definition
accept, welcome, greet
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subterfuge
Definition
an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
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subterfuge (syn)
Definition
dodge, blind, ruse, deception, artifice
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