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Vocab 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| archaic | adj- marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated |
| archaic (syn/ant) | syn- antique; ancient ant- current; modern |
| vindicated | v- to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, or the like; to uphold or justify |
| vindicated (syn/ant) | syn-absolve, justify ant- ignore; neglect |
| pauper | n- a person with no means of support, especially referring to a person who is dependent upon public aid or charity |
| pauper (syn) | syn-beggar; dependent |
| circumvent | v- to go around or by pass; to avoid by artfulness or deception |
| circumvent (syn/ant) | syn- dodge; evade ant- to meet head on; confront |
| virulent | adj- actively poisonous; intensely noxious |
| virulent (syn/ant) | syn-malignant; septic ant- harmless; healthy |
| tranquil | adj- free from commotion or tumult |
| tranquil (syn/ant) | syn- calm; placid ant- chaotic; turbulent |
| perverse | adj- willfully determine to go counter to what is expected or desired (contrary) OR turning away from what is right, good, or proper (corrupt) |
| perverse (syn/ant) | syn- obstinate; deviant ant- compliant; agreeable |
| acrid | adj- sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent |
| acrid (syn/ant) | syn- caustic; stinging ant- soothing |
| coquettish | adj- flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner |
| coquettish (syn/ant) | syn- coy, teasing ant- straightforward; modest |
| vanquished | v- conquered or subdued by superior force (as in battle) |
| vanquished (syn/ant) | syn- conquered; humbled ant- triumphant; conquering |
| deprecation | n- earnest disapproval |
| deprecation (syn/ant) | syn- criticism; disparagement ant- agreement; approval |
| condolences | n- expression of grief or sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief |
| condolences (syn/ant) | syn- consolation; understanding ant- callousness; indifference |
| noblesse oblige | n- the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc. to act with honor, kindliness, and charity |
| noblesse oblige (syn/ant) | syn- philanthropy; beneficence ant- greed; avarice |
| impervious | adj- not permitting penetration or passage; incapable of being injured or impaired |
| impervious (syn/ant) | syn- invulnerable; resistant ant- exposed, penetrable |
| macabre | adj- gruesome and horrifying; ghastly horrible |
| macabre (syn/ant) | syn- grisly; lurid ant- wholesome; beneficial |
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gilbertn
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