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Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit 3
Unit 3 Definitions, synonyms, antonyms
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11th Grade
09/10/2012

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Abominate
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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
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Abominate (syn)
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loathe, abhor, despise, detest
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Abominate (ant)
Definition
relish, savor, cherish, esteem
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Acculturation
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(n.) the modification of social patterns, traits, or structures of one
group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
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Acculturation (syn)
Definition
adaptation
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Adventitious
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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential;
(medicine) acquired, not congenital
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Adventitious (syn)
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extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
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Adventitious (ant)
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essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital
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Ascribe
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(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
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Ascribe (syn)
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impute, credit, attribute
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Circuitous
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct
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Circuitous (syn)
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indirect, meandering, winding
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Circuitous (ant)
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straight, direct, as the crow flies
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Commiserate
Definition
(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
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Commiserate (syn)
Definition
feel sorry for, empathize
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Commiserate (ant)
Definition
feel no sympathy for
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Enjoin
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(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
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Enjoin (syn)
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bid, charge, command, adjure
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Enjoin (ant)
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allow, permit
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Expedite
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(v.) to make easy, cause progress faster
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Expedite (syn)
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accelerate, facilitate, speed up
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Expedite (ant)
Definition
hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
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Expiate
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(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert
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Expiate (syn)
Definition
redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
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Ferment
Definition
(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence;
(v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
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Ferment (syn)
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commotion, turmoil, unrest
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Ferment (ant)
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peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
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Inadvertent
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
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Inadvertent (syn)
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accidental, unconsidered
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Inadvertent (ant)
Definition
deliberate, intentional, premeditated
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Nominal
Definition
(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
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Nominal (syn)
Definition
titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
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Nominal (ant)
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real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
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Noncommittal
Definition
(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
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Noncommittal (syn)
Definition
cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
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Noncommittal (ant)
Definition
positive, definite, committed
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Peculate
Definition
(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for ones own use
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Peculate (syn)
Definition
embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
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Proclivity
Definition
(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
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Proclivity (syn)
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natural bent, penchant, propensity
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Proclivity (ant)
Definition
inability or incapacity
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Sangfroid
Definition
(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
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Sangfroid (syn)
Definition
poise, self-assurance, equanimity
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Sangfroid (ant)
Definition
excitability, hysteria, flappability
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Seditious
Definition
(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
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Seditious (syn)
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mutinous, rebellious, subversive
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Seditious (ant)
Definition
supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant
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Tenuous
Definition
(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
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Tenuous (syn)
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flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
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Tenuous (ant)
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strong, solid, substantial, valid
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Vitriolic
Definition
(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
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Vitriolic (syn)
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withering, acerbic, mordant
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Vitriolic (ant)
Definition
bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
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Wheedle
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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
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Wheedle (syn)
Definition
cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
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Wheedle (ant)
Definition
coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
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