1. Vocabulary Words World Literature
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2. Reprieve
To kids, snow days are wonderful events because they allow them a reprieve from school.

3. Reprieve
Definition: n.—a relief from harm or discomfort; cancellation or postponement of a punishment
Synonyms: respite, pardon
Antonyms: continuation

4. Notorious
Unfortunately, one of the country’s most notorious criminals is up for parole next week.

5. Notorious
Definition: adj.—famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
Synonyms: infamous, ill-famed
Antonyms: unknown

6. Emaciated
Because the puppy had been neglected for weeks, it was now so emaciated that its bones were visible through its skin.
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7. Emaciated
Definition: n—abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
Synonyms: gaunt, thin, scrawny
Antonyms: fat

8. Wallow
Ever since April lost her job, she has done nothing but wallow in self-pity.

9. Wallow Definition: v.—to indulge in an unrestrained way
Synonym: bask, enjoy, luxuriate
Antonym: ignore, neglect

10. Crucible
Boot camp is a crucible for new recruits in the military.

11. Crucible Definition: n.—a difficult trial or test
Synonyms: ordeal, trial, suffering
Antonyms: n/a

12. Verge
Illegal poaching has brought tigers to the verge of extinction.

13. Verge
Definition: n.—an extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen
Synonyms: threshold, brink, edge
Antonyms: center, interior

14. Sage
When young Jedi have questions, they often seek advice from their sage, Yoda.

15. Sage Definition: n.— a profoundly wise person
Synonyms: mentor, scholar, mahatma
Antonyms: student, amateur

16. Incentive
Bonus payments provide many employees an incentive to work harder.

17. Incentive
Definition: n.—a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something
Synonyms: enticement, stimulus
Antonyms: discouragement, hinderance

18. Inflection
When Henry’s inflection kept changing during his speech, we knew he was nervous.

19. Inflection Definition: n.—an alteration in tone or pitch
Synonyms: pronunciation, timbre
Antonyms: monotone

20. Delude
Although Mary has no vocal talent, her parents have allowed her to delude herself into believing she is a great singer.

21. Delude Definition: v.—to be dishonest with; to mislead
Synonyms: deceive, fool, dupe
Antonyms: be honest