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VOCAB. 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amalgamate | to combine (Ant. splinter; disunite) |
| Demented | mentally ill; insane (Ant. sane) |
| Hone | to sharpen (Ant. dull) |
| Beleaguer | to besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass (Ant. evade) |
| Gorge | to eat or swallow greedily |
| Antiquated | no longer used or useful; very old (Ant. modern) |
| Opiate | a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain (Ant. stimulant) |
| Caricature | an exaggerated portrayal of one's features (Syn. mockery; cartoon) |
| Dally | to waste time; to dawdle (Ant. hasten; hurry) |
| Felonious | pertaining to or constituting a major crime (Syn. criminal) |