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vocab 10-17
vocab words
Term | Definition | synonym | antonym |
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consist | to be made up of | to contain ,include | |
monarch | a person who rules over a kingdom | a ruler ,king | a subject ,follower |
treacherous | likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous | disloyal ,untrustworthy | faithful ,trustworthy |
haven | a safe place | a harbor ,port | a trap ,snare |
cautious | avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes | careful ,watchful | daring ,reckless |
postpone | to put off until later | to delay,suspend | to advance ,move up |
miniature | a very small copy, model, or painting | little ,tiny | huge ,giant |
straggle | to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion | to ramble ,drift | |
obstacle | something that gets in the way | hurdle ,barrier | an aid ,help |
bluff | direct and outspoken in a good-natured way | hearty ,ridge | insincere ,artful |
vivid | bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life | lively ,intense | lifeless ,dull |
despise | to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly | to hate ,scorn | to love ,admire |