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Vocabulary Level E Unit 12
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abjure “I denounce these proceedings. I quit this court!” The Crucible Confederate soldiers abjure allegiance to the South and vow to support the Union.
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Abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid; shun Synonyms – forswear, retract, recant, abstain from Antonyms – affirm, avow, profess
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august Caesar Augustus Alps The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
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August (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect Synonyms – stately, dignified, exalted, venerable Antonyms – humble, base, mean, lowly abject
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callous Hit and run Literally tough skinned
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Callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling Synonyms – insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned Antonyms – sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted
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elated
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Elated (adj.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased Synonyms – overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink Antonyms – depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue
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inveterate Senator Ted Kennedy Long-standing Massachusetts senator
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Inveterate (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual Synonyms – persistent, chronic, dyed-in- the-wool Antonyms – sporadic, intermittent, occasional
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irrelevant Are you happily married? Were you popular in high school? Are your parents divorced? Are you close with your siblings? Job interview
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Irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent Synonyms – inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point Antonyms – pertinent, material, apropos
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quiescent
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Quiescent (adj.) inactive; at rest Synonyms – still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil Antonyms – active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile
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ruminate
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Ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud Synonyms – ponder, reflect, mull over, muse
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trenchant Trenchant arguments for not smoking or drinking and driving. Cancerous lungBurned in a drunk driving accident
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Trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut Synonyms – penetrating cutting, telling acute Antonyms – dull, bland, insipid, vapid, imperceptive
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acrid
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clandestine Secret love
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platitude If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Whatever!!! Get a life. Pack a wallop Who died and left you boss? Too big for his britches I have a bone to pick with you.
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compunction
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conflagration
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indelible Permanent marker Vivid memory
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Indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable Synonyms – lasting, permanent, unforgettable Antonyms – erasable, impermanent
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indulgent Indulge bulge Self indulgent Indulgent parents
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nocturnal
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quell
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tacit
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tangible
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