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Homer Price - Chapters 1a - 1b
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| startled | Suddenly surprised or frightened | shocked, alarmed | calm, unsurprised |
| protection | The act of keeping someone or something safe | defense, shelter | danger, exposure |
| taming | Training a wild animal to become gentle | domesticating, training | provoking, agitating |
| distinctive | Clearly different or easy to recognize | unique, characteristic | ordinary, common |
| invigorating | Making someone feel refreshed or energized | refreshing, stimulating | tiring, weakening |
| contributed | Gave or added something to help achieve a result | donated, provided | withheld, refused |
| broadcast | A program sent out over radio or television | transmission, airing | silence, concealment |
| baffled | Completely confused or puzzled | perplexed, bewildered | understanding, certain |
| investigate | To examine carefully to discover facts | examine, explore | ignore, overlook |
| coax | To persuade gently | persuade, encourage | force, discourage |
| thoughtful | Showing careful consideration | reflective, considerate | careless, thoughtless |
| mixture | A combination of different things | blend, combination | separation, purity |
| arrest | To take someone into custody by law | capture, detain | release, free |
| gingerly | In a very careful or cautious way | cautiously, delicately | roughly, carelessly |
| environment | The surroundings in which someone lives | surroundings, setting | isolation |
| accustomed | Used to something through experience | familiar, used to | unfamiliar, unused |
| marched | Walked in a steady, deliberate way | strode, paraded | wandered, lingered |
| headlines | Large titles of news stories | titles, captions | text, details |