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Deadline Vocabulary Section One
Zeal Part of speech: Noun Definition: enthusiasm Synonym: passion, eagerness Antonym: lack of interest, lack of concern
Demeanor Part of speech: Noun Definition: attitude and how you behave Synonym: behavior, manner, performance
Resilient Part of speech: Adjective Definition: able to bounce back after bad things happen Synonym: tough, strong Antonym: weak,
Tentative Part of Speech: adjective Definition: temporary, not official, maybe decided Synonym: unconfirmed, not final Antonym: certain, positive, confident
Legacy Part of Speech: noun Definition: what you’re famous for after you’re dead Synonym: what you leave behind
Covet Part of Speech: verb Definition: to want something really badly Synonym: desire, long for Antonym: do not need or want
Paraphernalia Part of Speech: noun Definition: extra stuff Synonym: belongings, gear, supplies
Imperceptibly Part of speech: adverb Definition: so little you can hardly notice Synonym: light, a little, unremarkably Antonym: obviously, clearly
Illusion Part of speech: noun Definition: dreams, false beliefs Synonym: false impression Antonym: reality; truth
Delusion Part of speech: noun Definition: lies you tell yourself Synonym: not true, dishonest, deception Antonym: truth, reality