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LITERATURE: Frisby v
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Vocab #2
Question | Answer |
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irrelevantly (adv) *base word = relevant or irrelevant (adj) | unrelated to the matter being considered (synonyms: unconnectedly; beside the point) (antonyms: relevantly; significantly) |
futile (adj) | having no useful result (synonyms: useless; pointless; wasted; ineffective) (antonyms: useful; helpful) |
debris (noun) | the scattered remains of something broken or destroyed (synonyms: wreckage; trash; waste; remains) |
dismay (noun) | sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger (synonyms: discouragement; panic; alarm; depression) (antonym: comfort) |
confer (verb) | to meet to talk together to deliberate or compare views (synonyms: consult; discuss; deliberate; talk) |
defiant (adj) *defiance = noun | resistant to authority (synonyms: disobedient; rebellious; bold) (antonyms: meek; compliant; submissive) |
precision (noun) *base word = precise (adj) | the state of being clearly expressed or exact in amounts (synonyms: exactness; accuracy; order) (antonym: vagueness) |
vaguely (adv) *base word = vague (adj) | not clear in meaning or expression (synonyms: unclearly; imprecisely; loosely) (antonyms: definitely; precisely) |
scarce (adj) | hard to find; short in supply (synonyms: rare; uncommon; limited) (antonyms: plentiful; abundant) |
vigorous (adj) | strong and healthy; done with force and energy (synonyms: energetic; enthusiastic; spirited) (antonyms: sluggish; feeble; lethargic; weak) |
nimbly (adv) *base word = nimble (adj) | quick or light in movement or understanding (synonyms: quickly; agilely) (antonym: awkwardly) |
subdued (adj/verb) | to make less intense (synonyms: quiet; submissive; restrained; gentle) (antonyms: loud; exhilarated; boisterous) |
respite (noun) | a short period of rest or relief (synonyms: break; breather; delay) |
deliberately (adv) *base word = deliberate (adj/verb) | done with full consciousness; to consider a matter carefully (synonyms: purposely; intentionally; knowingly) (antonym: accidentally; unintentionally) |
inevitably (adv) *base word = inevitable (adj) | impossible to prevent; certain to happen (synonyms: certainly; unavoidably; without doubt) (antonym: doubtfully) |
corridor (noun) | passage; hall; hallway; walkway |