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Level D Unit 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define: (n) assurance Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-sofidence Synonyms: promise, sureness, poise, self-possession Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, insecurity |
| Define: (n) asylum Synonyms: | Definition: (n) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, ect,; a place of safety Synonyms: sanatorium, sanctuary |
| Define: (v) (n) console Synonyms: only (v) Antonyms: only (v) | Definition: (v) to comfort; (n) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device. Synonyms: (v) solace, alleviate Antonyms: (v) distress, aggravate, bother, vex, torment |
| Define: (v) dilate Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (v) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon Synonyms: enlarge, expand, prolong Antonyms: compress, constrict |
| Define: (n) dross Synonyms: | Definition: (n) refuse, waste products Synonyms: trash, detritus, dregs, scum |
| Define: (v) dwindle Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (v) to lessen, diminish Synonyms: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out Antonyms: Increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate |
| Define: (adj) flippant Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy Synonyms: frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent Antonyms: serious, respectful, deferential, obsequious |
| Define: (n) immunity Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation Synonyms: exemption Antonyms: vulnerability, exposure |
| Define: (v) (n) institute Synonyms: Antonyms: only (v) | Definition: (v) to establish, set up; (n) organization that promotes learning; Synonyms: (v) found, bring about; (n) academy Antonyms: (v) terminate, discontinue, demolish, raze; |
| Define: (n) liability Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (n) a debt; something disadvantageous Synonyms: difficulty, impendiment; Antonyms: Advantaage, asset |
| Define: (adj) preposterous Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) ridiculous, senseless Synonyms: nonsensical, absurd, incredible Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic, plausible |
| Define: (adj) pugnacious Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) quarrelsome, fond of fighting Synonyms: combative, belligerent Antonyms: peace-loving, friendly, amicable, congenial |
| Define: (adj) rabid Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies; Synonyms: zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk Antonyms: Moderate, blase, indifferent |
| Define: (n) realm Synonyms: | Definition: (n) a kingdom; a region or field of study Synonyms: domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction |
| Define: (v) rejuvenate Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (v) to make young again; to make like new Synonyms: renew Antonyms: wear out, exhaust, enervate, debilitate |
| Define: (v) remunerate Synonyms: | Definition: (v) to reward, pay, reimburse Synonyms: satisfy, profit, benifit |
| Define: (adj) sparse Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) meager, scant; scattered Synonyms: thin, scanty, few and far between Antonyms: plentiful, abundant, profuse, teeming |
| Define: (adj) sterling Synonyms: Antonyms: | Definition: (adj) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness Synonyms: first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure. Antonyms: shoddy, second-rate, sham |
| Define: (n) (v) venture Synonyms: Antonyms: only (v) | Definition:(n) a risky or daring undertaking; (v) to expose to danger; to dare Synonyms: (n) gamble; (v) try, chance, undertake Antonyms: (v) withdraw, retire, shrink from, shy away |
| Define: (v) (n) warp Synonyms: Antonyms: only (v) | Definition: (v) to twist out of shape; (n) an abnormality Synonyms:(v) bend, distort, misshape; (n) irregularity Antonyms: (v) straighten, unbend, recitfy |