1. Unit 7 Vocabulary
Group 1

2. Abhor (verb) Definition: to regard with disgust and hatred
Example: People tend to abhor the views of the opposing political party in a truly bipartisan system.
Synonyms: loathe, detest, execrate
Antonyms: admire, worship, appreciate

3. Amend (verb) Definition: to make minor changes or to improve something
Example: The Bill of Rights is amended every time a powerful movement brings an issue to the eyes of the government worth changing the constitution for.
Synonyms: modify, alter, adjust
Antonyms: retain, conserve, keep

4. Buffet (noun/verb)
Definition: (noun)a meal in which guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes; (verb) to strike repeatedly
Example: I found the buffet at the newly opened restaurant to contain a variety of novel delicacies.
Synonyms (noun): self-serve meal, smorgasbord, spread
Antonyms (verb): protect, shield, shelter

5. Chaos (noun) Definition: complete disorder or confusion
Example: Systems that cannot be modeled with simple equations such as a double pendulum possess chaos.
Synonyms: confusion, mayhem, pandemonium
Antonyms: organization, structure, assortment

6. Commodious (adjective)
Definition: (typically referring to furniture) something comfortable and roomy
Example: The arrangement of furniture in George’s house provided a commodious feeling for visitors.
Synonyms: capacious, ample, generous
Antonyms: inconvenient, cramped, tight

7. Corrosive (adjective/noun)
Definition: (adj.) tending to cause corrosion; (noun) a substance that causes corrosion
Example: The corrosive substance helped the demolition workers dig through the foundation so that they could easily knock over the building.
Synonyms: vitriolic, caustic, abrasive
Antonyms: additive, fortifying, supporting

8. Discern (verb)
Definition: to distinguish something with great difficulty
Example: She could faintly discern the shape of a skull in the boy’s bony face.
Synonyms: perceive, recognize
Antonyms: mix up, confuse

9. Extant (adjective)
Definition: something still in existence (usually refers to a document or something in writing)
Example: Historians study extant manuscripts from the Han dynasty to learn more about Chinese history.
Synonyms: undestroyed, existent
Antonyms: obsolete, nonexistent