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1. alloy AL oh ee Part of Speech- Definition- a substance that is a mixture of metals Synonym- Antonym- Sentence-
2. altercation al ter KAY shun Part of Speech- Definition- a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy Synonym- quarrel, contention Antonym- agreement Sentence-
3. blighted BLIE ted Part of Speech- Definition- destroyed or caused by decline or decay Synonym- Antonym- good; healthy; wholesome Sentence- The blighted fruit had to be separated from the rest.
4. charismatic care iz MAT ic Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- Many charismatic religions believe in faith healing.
5. Chary SHAR ee Part of Speech- adjective Definition- cautious about doing something Synonym- Antonym- trustful; uncritical Sentence- He is chary when he meets a new person.
6. Convoke kun VOKE Part of Speech- verb Definition- Synonym- Antonym- to disassemble Sentence- The meeting of the board was convoked to discuss the chairman's resignation.
7. despicable des PIK uh bul Part of Speech- Definition- very bad Synonym- Antonym- likable Sentence-
8. embed em BED Part of Speech- Definition- to enclose firmly in some mass Synonym- Antonym- to extract Sentence-
9. embolden em BOL dun Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- to discourage Sentence- The general tried to embolden his men before battle.
10. florid FLOR id Part of Speech- adjective Definition- having a red or flushed complexion, flushed with color Synonym- Antonym- plain; simple; pale Sentence-
11. hiatus high ATE us Part of Speech- noun Definition- gap, pause, interruption in time Synonym- Antonym- continuation Sentence- Our vacation will be a short hiatus from our work.
12. incurious in KYOOR ee us Part of Speech- Definition- uninterested, lacking normal curiosity Synonym- Antonym- interested; curious Sentence-
13. insubordination in suh bor duh NAY shun Part of Speech- Definition- disobedience to authority Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- The student was reprimanded for his insubordination to the teacher.
14. lassitude LAS eh tood Part of Speech- noun Definition- a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- She was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed.
15. montage mon TAZH Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- His memory was a montage of varied experiences.
16. officious uh FISH us Part of Speech- Definition- insisting on providing a service not requested Synonym- intrusive, meddlesome, bossy Antonym- Sentence- The boss is not pleased with that employee's officious conduct.
17. premature pree muh TOOR Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- overdue Sentence-
18. presumptuous preh ZUMP choo us Part of Speech- Definition- brazenly overstepping bounds, arrogant Synonym- Antonym- humble Sentence- It was presumptuous of him to think that I would loan him the money.
19. relegate REL uh gate Part of Speech- Definition- to assign to an inferior position Synonym- demote, downgrade Antonym- to promote Sentence-
20. rescind reh SEND Part of Speech- Definition- to cancel Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- He said that he will have to rescind his offer if he does not hear from us by Tuesday.
21. saturate SACH uh rate Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- Antonym- to dry out Sentence-
22. sterile STER ul Part of Speech- Definition- incapable of reproducing Synonym- Antonym- Sentence- Since the woman was sterile, she and her husband decided to adopt children.
23. tumultuous too MUL choo us Part of Speech- Definition- Synonym- turbulent, violent Antonym- calm; quiet; peaceful Sentence-
24. unimpeachable un im PEE chuh bul Part of Speech- Definition- not to be called into question, exempt from liability Synonym- Antonym- Sentence-
25. voracious voe RAY shus Part of Speech- Definition- having a large appetite, ravenous Synonym- gluttonous Antonym- temperate Sentence-