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English term 3

TermDefinition
Scapegoat One who bears the blame for others Syn: patsy; sucker
Peremptory Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative Syn: authoritative; unconditional Ant: roundabout; passive; equivocal
Atelier An artist's or designers workshop
Axiom A universal truth; an established rule Syn: fundamental; theorem Ant: absurdity
Dulcet Melodious; pleasing to the ear Syn: harmonic; melodic Ant: cacophonous; dissonant
Usurp To take over; to seize power Syn: commander; seize; co-opt Ant: abdicate; relinquish
Patronizing Treating with condescension; acting superior Syn: lofty; arrogant Ant: humble; friendly
Iniquity An evil or wicked act Syn: abomination; injustice; sin
Archaic No longer current or applicable; antiquated Syn: obsolete; outmoded Ant: current, modern
Vacillate To waver; to sway indecisively Syn: fluctuate, swing, waffle Ant: decide
Perspicacious Keen; metally sharp Syn: shrewd, clever Ant: dull, stupid
Abstemious Using or consuming sparingly Syn: frugal; moderate Ant: gluttonous; greedy
Talisman A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
Expurgate To remove vulgar or objectionable material Syn: censor, bowdlerize, sanitize
Pellucid Transparent, clear Syn: limpid Ant: obscure, opaque
Created by: MawjiH
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