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LD ELA Gr10 #6 (SYN)
LD ELA 10th Grade - Unit #6 (Synonyms)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accede | consent, concur, comply, assent |
| Brandish | swing, shake |
| Comprise | compose, constitute, encompass |
| Deft | dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful |
| Destitute | wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless |
| Explicit | distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear |
| Extirpate | uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise |
| Inopportune | ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable |
| Ironic | incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry |
| Musty | hackneyed, antiquated |
| Officious | meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive |
| Ominous | unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous |
| Pinnacle | apex, acme, summit, apogee |
| Premeditated | preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged |
| Rampant | widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent |
| Solace | soothe, reassure, cheer up |
| Stately | grand, magnificent, imposing |
| Supple | flexible, limber, pliable, pliant |
| Suppress | subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence |
| Venal | dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary |