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Units 7-9 Test
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adieu | "Goodbye!" Synonyms - a farewell Antonyms - hello, a greeting |
| Advent | (n) an arrival, the moment something comes into view Synonyms - the approach Antonyms - the departure, the moment you leave |
| Apex | (n) the highest point Synonyms - Peak, summit, acme, crowning point Antonyms - bottom, nadir |
| Assimilate | (v) to absorb fully or make one's own, to adapt synonyms - Digest, incorporate, blend |
| Bogus | (adj) false, counterfeit Synonyms - phony, fake, spurious Antonyms - genuine, authentic |
| Exorbitant | (adj) unreasonably high cost Synonyms - expensive, inordinate, extreme Antonyms - inexpensive, affordable |
| Interim | (n) The time between (adj) Temporary, in between Synonyms - interval, interlude |
| Inundate | (v) to flood, overflow, overwhelm Synonyms - submerge, deluge, swamp |
| Malign | (v) to trash talk, to slander (adj) evil Synonyms - defame, vilify, badmouth, wicked Antonyms - Praise, commend, kind |
| Meander | (v) to wander about, to roam without clear direction (n) a sharp twist in a path Synonyms - ramble, roam, zigzag, twist |
| Metropolis | (n) a large city Synonyms - a large urban center Antonyms - a hamlet, village, small town |
| Momentous | (adj) very important Synonyms - portentous, consequential, weighty (as in a weighty decision) Antonyms - inconsequential, trivial, slight, unimportant |
| Obstreperous | (adj) noisy, unruly, disorderly Synonyms - wild, rowdy, uncontrolled, riotous Antonyms - quiet, well-behaved, docile |
| Pensive | (adj) thoughtful, melancholy, lost in your own thoughts Synonyms - dreamy, reflective, contemplative, wistful |
| Perilous | (adj) dangerous Synonyms - Risky, chancy, hazardous, unsafe Antonyms - safe, secure, harmless |
| Shoddy | (adj) poor quality, bad workmanship Synonyms - flimsy, cheap, tacky, imitative Antonyms - solid, durable, superior |
| Sprightly | (adj) lively, full of life, spicy Synonyms - frisky, peppy, spirited, animated, buoyant Antonyms - sullen, spiritless, dull, morose, sluggish |
| Surly | (adj) angry, bad-tempered, rude Synonyms - gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile Antonyms - polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial |
| Tirade | (n) a long, angry speech, a long criticism Synonyms - harangue, diatribe, tongue-lashing |
| Vagrant | (n) a wanderer, a hobo (adj) something that's gone astray Synonyms - a drifter, vagabond, nomad Antonyms - homebody, stay-at-home, resident |
| Assurance | (n) a pledge, confidence, freedom from doubt Synonyms - promise, sureness, poise, self-possession Antonyms - uncertainty, doubt, insecurity |
| Asylum | (n) an institution for the care of people who need it, a safe place Synonyms - sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge |
| Console | (V) To comfort (n) the keyboard or control panel for a device Synonyms - sooth, alleviate Antonyms - distress, aggravate, bother, vex, torment |
| Dilate | (v) to make wider or larger, to expand Synonyms - enlarge, expand, swell, prolong Antonyms - contract, compress, constrict |
| Dross | (n) refuse (trash), waste products Synonyms - rubbish, detritus, dregs, scum |
| Dwindle | (v) to lessen, diminish Synonyms - decrease, shrink, fade, peter out Antonyms - increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate |
| Flippant | (adj) lacking seriousness, disrespectful, saucy Synonyms - frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent Antonyms - serious, respectful, deferential, obsequious |
| Immunity | (n) resistance to disease, freedom from consequences Synonyms - exemption, impunity Antonyms - vulnerability, susceptibility, exposure |
| Institute | (v) to set up, establish something (n) an organization that promotes learning Synonyms - found, start, create, academy Antonyms - terminate, stop, demolish, raze |
| Liability | (n) a debt, something that puts you at a disadvantage Synonyms - handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback Antonyms - Advantage, asset |
| Preposterous | (adj) ridiculous, senseless Synonyms - nonsensical, absurd Antonyms - reasonable, plausible |
| Pugnacious | (adj) quarrelsome, fond of fighting, argumentative, belligerent, combative |
| Rabid | (adj) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme, infected with rabies |
| Realm | (n) a kingdom, a region, a field of study |
| Rejuvenate | (v) to make young again, revitalize |
| Remunerate | (v) to reward, to pay, to reimburse, compensate, benefit |
| Sparse | (adj) meager, scant, scattered, thin, scanty, spread out |
| Sterling | (adj) genuine, true, excellent, made of silver |
| Venture | (n) a risky job, a gamble (v) to expose to danger, to try, to undertake |
| Warp | (v) to distort or twist out of shape, to bend (n) an abnormal part of something, irregularity |
| Auxiliary | (adj) something that gives assistance or support, additional (n) a helper, and aid |
| Candid | (adj) frank, sincere, impartial, plainspoken, unbiased, fair |
| Cubicle | (n) a small room or compartment |
| Drudgery | (n) tiresome work |
| Envoy | (n) a representative or messenger, an agent, an emissary |
| Escalate | (v) to elevate, increase, climb, raise, ascent, mount |
| Expedient | (n) a way to get something done, a device (adj) advantageous, useful |
| Feign | (v) to pretend, to fake, sham, affect |
| Flair | (n) a natural talent for something, a distinctive style, a knack, panache |
| Grievous | (adj) causing sorrow or pain, serious, painful, heartrending, onerous, flagrant |
| Heterogeneous | (adj) composed of different kinds |
| Horde | (n) a vast number |
| Impel | (v) to force |
| Incredulous | (adj) disbelieving |
| inscribe | (v) to write |
| Monologue | (n) a speech by one actor |
| Prognosis | (n) a forecast of the probable outcome of something |
| Rasping | (adj) a harsh, grating sound |
| Repugnant | (adj) offensive |
| Scuttle | (v) to sink a ship or get rid of something (n) a pail |
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