1. Vocab Unit 3 2 nd block collaborative

2. Abominate Definition: (V.) To regard with intense aversion or loathing; ab hor. Synonyms: Loathe, Abhor, Despise, and Detest Antonyms: Relish, Savor, Esteem, and love Sentence: According to Hindu religion, consumption of meat of the cow is seen as an abomination.

3. Acculturation Definition: (N.) a process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group. Synonyms: Acclimatization, Nationalization, naturalization, and assimilation Antonyms: No antonyms exist for this word. Sentence: The criminal law was an crucial part of his experience and the process of his acculturation into American society

4. Adventitious Definition: (adj.) Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character Medical definition: arising sporadically or in other than the usual location Synonyms: Accidental, Extrinsic, Alien, Extraneous, and Foreign Antonyms: Inherent, Innate, and Intrinsic Sentence: The proposal also acknowledges that adventitious contamination cannot be totally avoided.

5. Ascribe Definition: (V.)To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attr ibute; impute: Synonyms: Attribute, Impute, and Credit Antonyms: Disbelieve, Discredit, and Mistrust Sentence: While you can sometimes ascribe these symptoms to allergies, I’m pretty sure you have a full- fledged cold.

6. Circuitous (adj.) Roundabout, not direct Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies Rivers are often uneven, untidy and take circuitous courses.

7. Commiserate(v.) To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonym: feel no sympathy for Today, we commiserate with those who have lost loved ones in the war.

8. Enjoin(v.) To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit Synonyms: bid, charge, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit After my father learns I failed all of my exams, he will probably take steps to enjoin me from using my credit cards.

9. Expedite Definition (v.)to make easy cause to progress faster Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct Fedex expedited my shipment, and it arrived three days earlier than expected.

10. Expiate (v.) To make amends, make up for; avert Though he lacked in general intelligence, Lu Bu expiated his low knowledge with his god-like strength and mastery of the martial arts. Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, make reparation

11. Ferment (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation or turbulence (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical reaction Dozens of volunteer fighters had signed up for battle in the ferment of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

12. Inadvertent (adj.) Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental In a fit of rage fueled by his sworn brother’s death, Liu Bei had inadvertently killed Wu’s leader, Sun Quan. Synonyms: accidental Antonyms: deliberate, intentional

13. Nominal (adj.) Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously Though they are nominal outside of China, Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Sun Jian will always exist in Chinese history as the three great leaders of the Late Han Dynasty. Synonyms: titular, inconsequential Antonyms: actual, exorbitant

14. Sangfroid (n) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances Synonyms- poise, self assurance, equanimity Antonyms- excitability, hysteria Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl.

15. Proclivity Definition: (n.) a natural habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms: Penchant, Propensity Antonyms: Inability, Incapacity Sentence: Curious, patient, and found Of long walks outdoors, she soon displayed a Proclity in nature study.

16. Noncommittal (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length but her answers remained noncommittal. Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest. Antonyms: positive, definite, committed

17. Noncommittal (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length but her answers remained noncommittal. Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest. Antonyms: positive, definite, committed

18. Seditious ( adj. ) Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established gov. Synonyms – Mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms – Supportive, faithful, allegiant The man thought being seditious would help the country become more organized.

19. Tenuous ( adj. ) Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; slight importance; lacking a sound basis. Synonyms – flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms – strong, solid, substantial The man was so tenuous, he could not rock climb to save his life.

20. Vitriolic (adj.) Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Synonyms – withering, acerbic, mordant Antonyms – bland, honeyed, sugary The vitriolic boy lied to the teacher about stealing the girls pencil, just so he could flirt with her.

21. Wheedle (v.) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end Synonyms – inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms – coerce, browbeat, intimidate The president used his money to wheedle the info on the aliens.