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1 Vocab 13

2 Subtle (adj.) Fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand She used a subtle irony in the conversation

3 Animosity (n) A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility There was a deep-seated animosity between the two sisters

4 Apprehensive (adj.) In fear or dread of possible evil or harm The mountain climbers were apprehensive about the climb

5 Obsolete (adj.) No longer in use The typewriter is obsolete

6 Having a sophisticated charm He was suave with the ladies
Suave (adj.) Having a sophisticated charm He was suave with the ladies

7 Allocate (v) Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose He allocated the funds for new projects

8 Chastise (v) To discipine severely The parents chastised the children

9 Deviate (v) Turn aside; turn away from He deviated from the conversation

10 Gnarled (adj.) Old and twisted and covered in lines The tree was gnarled and gross looking

11 Inkling (n) A slight suggestion or vague understanding She didn’t have an inkling as to what was going on.

12 Your turn! Choose 5 words and write a sentence for each one Choose 3 different words and find the synonym and antonym for each one Due the NEXT DAY!

13 Example Word: Synonym-word, antonym-word


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