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Vocab 1
1st unit
Term | Definition |
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abstain | (v) to chose to not do something syn: refrain; give up ant: indulge |
atrocious | (adj) shockingly wicked syn: horrifying; hideous ant: delightful; enjoyable |
convoy | (n) a group of vehicles traveling together |
curator | (n) the person in charge of a museum |
decipher | (v) to interpret something unknown or unreadable syn: decode; decrypt ant: encrypt |
diligent | (adj) focused and hard working syn: studious; persistent ant:lazy; negligent |
duration | (n) the time something lasts syn: period; length |
emboss | (v) to decorate, usually with a raised design |
forcible | (adj) with force; powerful syn: mighty ant: weak |
indict | (v) to accuse of a crime or an offense syn: charge; blame ant: exonerate |
mansory | (n) stone, brick, or tile held together with mortar |
narrate | (v) to give a detailed account or personal story syn: recount; tell |
pillage | (v) to steal by force, especially as trophies during a war syn: plunder; rob ant: donate |
prattle | (n) meaningless chatter syn: drivel; banter |
privy | (adj) knowing private or secret information ant: unware |