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1 Vocab 8th
Term | Definition |
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abstinence syn: self-dental ant: indulgence | the practice of abstaining; doing without |
ambulatory | able to walk; up and around |
diatribe | a bitter and abusive criticism |
didactic | intended to instruct, guide, or teach |
diffident syn: reserved ant: confident, aggressive | timid, shy; lacking in confidence |
garrulous syn: verbose, loquacious ant: reticent, taciturn | very talkative |
mandatory syn: compulsory ant: voluntary, optional | required; obligatory |
morbid syn: morose, glum ant: cheerful | preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; gristly |
munificent syn: liberal ant: stingy, penurious, parsimonious | very generous in giving; lavish |
scoff syn: ridicule, deride ant: praise | to show derision or mocking contempt |