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Vocab unit 10 Shosta
Vocabulary words from unit 10 in vocabulary workshop level E
Term | Definition |
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Acquiesce | To agree S: consent A: Protest |
Allure | To tempt S: temptation A: turn off |
Askew | Crooked S: lopsided A: straight |
Blithe | Cheerful S: carefree A: depressed |
Contentious | Inclined to argue S: argumentative A: agreeable |
Covet | To desire something belonging to another S: crave A: despise |
Crestfallen | Discouraged/dejected S: despondent A: cheerful |
Disheveled | Rumpled/mussed S: unkempt A: neat |
Exponent | Speaks for; explains S: defender A: critic |
Garrulous | Given to much talking S: loquacious A: reserve |
Insuperable | Incapable of being overcome S: invincible A: conquerable |
Lamentable | To be pitied S: deplorable A: commendable |
Misnomer | An unsuitable or misleading name S: misnaming/malapropism |
Profess | To claim S: declare A: disclaim |
Respite | A period of rest S: intermission/ breather |
Retribution | A repayment S: recompense/just deserts |
Sinuous | Flexible S: twisting A: rigid |
Sonorous | Full, deep, or rich in sound S: resonant A: harsh |
Vanguard | The leading position In any field S: forefront A: stragglers |
Wastrel | A wasteful person S: loafer A: tightwad |