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Level D Unit 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define: (n) Adieu Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) a farewell Synonyms: good-bye Antonyms: greeting |
| Define: (n) advent Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) an arrival; a coming into place or view Synonyms: approach Antonyms: departure, going away, exodus |
| Define: (n) apex Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) the highest point, tip Synonyms: peak, summit, acme Antonyms: nadir, lowest point |
| Define: (v) assimilate Synonyms: | Definition: (v) to absorb fully; to adopt as one's own; to adapt fully Synonyms: digest, blend in |
| Define: (adj.) bogus Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj.) false, counterfeit Synonyms: phony, fake, spurious Antonyms: genuine, authentic |
| Define: (adj.) exorbitant Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: unreasonably high; excessive Synonyms: extreme, inordinate, overpriced Antonyms: inexpensive, affordable, reasonable |
| Define: (n) (adj.) interim Synonyms: | Definition: (n) the time between; (adj) temporary, coming between two points in time. Synonyms: (n) interval, interlude; (adj.) provisional, stopgap |
| Define: (v) inundate Synonyms: | Definition: (v) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size. Synonyms: submerge, deluge, swamp |
| Define: (v) (adj) malign Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (v) to speak evil of, slander; (adj) evil Synonyms: (v) defame, vilify, badmouth; (adj) wicked Antonyms: (v) praise, commend; (adj.) kind, benevolent |
| Define: (v) (n) Meander Synonyms: only (v) | Definition: (v) to wander about, wind about; (n) a sharp turn or twist Synonyms: (v) ramble, zigzag, twist |
| Define: (n) metropolis Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) a large city; the chief city of an area Synonyms: Large urban center Antonyms: hamlet, village |
| Define: (adj) momentous Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) very important Synonyms: consequential weighty Antonyms: inconsequential, trivial, slight, unimportant |
| Define: (adj) obstreperous Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) noisy; unruly, disorderly Synonyms: wild, uncontrolled, riotous Antonyms: quiet, well-behaved, docile |
| Define: (adj) pensive Synonyms: | Definition: (adj) thoughtful; melancholy Synonyms: dreamy, contemplative |
| Define: (adj) perilous Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) dangerous Synonyms: risky, chancy, hazardous, unsafe Antonyms:safe, secure, harmless |
| Define: (adj.) shoddy Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) of poor quality; characterizd by inferior workmanship Synonyms: cheap, tacky, imitative Antonyms: well-made, solid, durable, superior |
| Define: (adj) sprightly Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful Synonyms: frisky, peppy, spirited, buoyant Antonyms: sullen, spiritless, dull, morose, sluggish |
| Define: (adj) surly Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) angry and bad-tempered; rude Synonyms: gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile Antonyms:polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial |
| Define: (n) tirade Synonyms: | Definition: (n) a long, angry speech, usually very critical; Synonyms: diatribe, tongue-lashing |
| Define: (n) (adj) vagrant Synonyms: only (n) Antonyms: only (n) | Definition: (n) and idle wanderer, tramp; (adj) wandering aimlessly; Synonyms: (n) vagabond, hobo, nomad; Antonyms: (n) stay-at-home, resident; |