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ELA Unit 3 Vocab
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| allot | Definition - to assign or distribute in shares or portions Synonyms - parcel out, allocate Antonyms - none |
| amass | Definition - to bring together, to collect gather or to assemble Synonyms - Pile up, garner Antonyms - scatter, dissipate, squander, waste |
| audacious | Definition - bold, adventurous, reckless Synonyms - brave, enterprising Antonyms - timid, cowardly |
| comply | Definition - to yield to a request or demand Synonyms - consent, acquiesce Antonyms - reject, refuse, decline |
| devoid | Definition - not having or using, lacking Synonyms - wanting, bereft, deficient Antonyms - full, abounding, bountiful |
| elite | Definition - the choice part of a group of people or things, superior Synonyms - cream of the crop Antonyms - dregs of society |
| grapple | Definition - an iron hook used to grab and hold, to come to grips with Synonyms - tackle, confront, struggle with Antonyms - none |
| incapacitate | Definition - to deprive of strength or ability, to make legally eligible Synonyms - debilitate, paralyze, cripple Antonyms - rehabilitate, renew |
| intstigate | Definition - to urgent on, to stir up, start, incite Synonyms - none Antonyms - discourage, health, stop |
| longevity | Definition - long life, long duration, length of life Synonyms - none Antonyms - shortness, transience |
| myriad | Definition - In very great numbers, a very great number Synonyms - Innumerable, countless Antonyms - few, sparse, scant |
| perspective | Definition - a point of view or standpoint from which different topics as viewed Synonyms - viewpoint, sense of proportion Antonyms - none |
| pertrub | Definition - to trouble, make uneasy, to disturb greatly, to confuse Synonyms - upset, agitate, anger Antonyms - delight, please |
| prodigoius | Definition - immense, extraordinary in bulk, size or degree Synonyms - gigantic, tremendous, astounding Antonyms - puny, insignificant, miniscule |
| relevant | Definition - connected with or related to the matter at hand Synonyms - pertinent, applicable Antonyms - unconnected |
| skittish | Definition - extremely nervous and easily frightened, shy or timid Synonyms - jumpy, fickle Antonyms - bold, daring, reckless, cool |
| tether | Definition - a rope of chain used to fasten something to a fixed object Synonyms - tie up, chain up, leash Antonyms - untie, let loose |
| unison | Definition - a sounding together, agreement, accord Synonyms - harmony, concord Antonyms - discordant |
| vie | Definition - to compete, to drive for victory or superiority Synonyms - contend, rival Antonyms - none |
| willful | Definition - stubborn, self willed, done on purpose, deliberate Synonyms - headstrong, obstinate, premeditated Antonyms - docile, obedient, tractable |