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Vocabulary
week 4
8
English
10th Grade
04/17/2014

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Term
Acrimonious
Definition

Full Of Bitterness

Adj.

Syn-Bitter / Ant- Unbitter

Term
Succinct
Definition

Concise, Direct and to the point.

Adj.

Syn-Brief / Ant- Wordy

He gave a succinct overview of the expansion project

Term
Perseverance
Definition

A Persistence in purpose and effort.

Noun.

Syn- Continuance / Ant- Expiration

Her perseverance was reqarded; after many rejections, she finally found a job

Term
Invigorate
Definition

To Stimulate or energize

Verb.

Syn- Energize / Ant- Dampen

A Brisk walk in the cool morning air always invigorates me

Term
Coercion
Definition

A Forcing or pressuring to a Certain direct or decision

Noun.

Syn- Arm-Twisting / Ant- Approval

Your ability to act as you wish has here been limited by the intentional coercion of others

Term
Ubiquitous
Definition

Being Present Everywhere

Adj.

Syn- Prevalent / Ant- Rare

The company advertisement are ubiquitous

 

Term
Commiserate
Definition

To feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; emathire with pity

Verb

Syn- Condole / Ant- Disregard

The player commiserated over their loss in the championship game

Term
Adamant
Definition

Utterly Unyielding in attitude or opinion, inspite of all arguings.

Adj.

Syn- Stubborn / Ant- Agreeable

She remained adamant about getting the actors autograph even after he dispeared backstage.

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