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Vocab Unit 16
Practice for Unit 16 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adorn | (v) to add to the appearance of, especially with pretty objects; to dress up |
| adorn | synonyms for this word are to decorate, ornament, beautify, enhance |
| adorn | antonyms for this word are to damage, mar, blemish |
| appropriate | (v) to take over or use as one's own, often without permission; to set apart for a certain purpose (adj) suitable or fitting |
| appropriate | synonyms for this word are to seize, confiscate, steal; to allot (adj) correct, proper |
| appropriate | antonyms for this word are (adj) unfitting, unsuitable, inappropriate, improper |
| assemble | (v) to meet or bring together; to put or fit parts together |
| assemble | synonyms for this word are to convene, gather, congregate; to build, construct, join, connect |
| assemble | antonyms for this word are to scatter, break up, disperse; to separate, divide |
| colassal | (adj) amazingly large, great or powerful in size or degree |
| colassal | synonyms for this word are enormous, huge, gigantic, massive, immense |
| colassal | antonyms for this word are tiny, small, little |
| effective | (adj) producing a desired or conclusive result; having a strong impact; starting as of a particular date or time |
| effective | synonyms for this word are capable, potent, impressive, striking, compelling; beginning |
| effective | antonyms for this word are ineffective, futile, useless, weak |
| frail | (adj) weak or lacking strength; likely to give in to temptation |
| frail | synonyms for this word are delicate, feeble, sickly, fragile, flimsy, brittle, breakable |
| frail | antonyms for this word are sturdy, robust, hardy, healthy, firm, strong, solid |
| hostage | (n) a person held prisoner by another or by an enemy and used in bargaining and for certain demands |
| hostage | synonyms for this word are a pawn |
| hostage | there are no antonyms for this word |
| landslide | (n) a fast downhill movement of rocks or soil; any mass that slides down; a lopsided victory in an election |
| landslide | synonyms for this word are an avalanche; a rout |
| landslide | there are no antonyms for this word |
| rampage | (v) to rush around wildly or violently (n) violent, reckless, or wild behavior |
| rampage | synonyms for this word are (v) to rage (n) a riot, uproar, turmoil, frenzy |
| rampage | there are no antonyms for this word |
| scamper | (v) to run or move quickly or playfully |
| scamper | synonyms for this word are to dash, scurry, hurry, scoot, romp |
| scamper | antonyms for this word are to lumber, lag, dawdle, stroll |
| symptom | n) a sign of illness or of a physical problem; a sign that something else exists or is happening |
| symptom | synonyms for this word are a signal, clue, indication; evidence |
| symptom | there are no antonyms for this word |
| warrant | (n) a written order that allows for legal action (v) to declare for certain; to approve or guarantee; to serve as reason for |
| warrant | synonyms for this word are (n) an authorization, permit (v) to certify, promise, authorize, justify |
| warrant | there are no antonyms for this word |
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