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English Vocab CGuida

English Vocabulary words

ScrutinySearch,Analysis
Disclose Reveal,Relate
Eavesdrop Snoop,Spy
Modest Shy,Unsure
Encroachment Violation,Invasion
Infringement Breach,Intrusion
Purge Cathartic,Emetic
Justifiable Correct,Right
Invasive Offensive,Hostile
Burgeon Growing Piling
Rummage Going through, dig through
Profusely Abundantly,Plentiful
Boisterous Rowdy,Unruly
Reprimand Warning,Scolding
Reluctantly Unwillingly,Hesitantly
Civic Public,Local
Jovial Cheerful,Jolly
Paraphernalia Stuff,Equipment
Interminable Endless,Ceaseless
Simile Comparing two unlike things using like or as
Metaphor Comparing two unlike objects without using like or as
Personification Giving human qualities to something thats non-human
Onomonopia award that sounds like the noise it is representing
Hyperbole Extreme exaggeration for an intended effect
alliteration using the same sound at the beginning of words
Rhyme scheme The arrangement of rhymes in a poem; gives a rhyme to the poem
Game Ready, disposed
Dank Damp, Humid
Taint Blemish, blot
Tangible Physical, touchable
Abrupt sudden,rapid
Receding Retreating, declining
Peril Danger, risk
mirage illusion, vision
Palatial Lavish, grand
aristocrat noble, lord
Affable Pleasant, friendly
Condone Overlook, excuse
Quarry Mine, excavation
Elude Escape, flee
Futile Useless, pointless
Zealous Keen, passionate
Created by: Chris Guida
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