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Vocab Unit 8 S D
Jenkins Vocabulary Unit 8 Synonyms 9th Grade Level D
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Assurance | promise, sureness, poise, self-possession |
| Asylum | sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge |
| Console | soothe, solace, alleviate |
| Dilate | enlarge, expand, swell, prolong |
| Dross | Rubbish, Trash, Detritus, Dregs, Scum |
| Dwindle | decrease, shrink, fade, peter out |
| Flippant | frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent |
| Immunity | exemption, impunity |
| Institute | found, bring about, academy |
| Liability | Handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback |
| Preposterous | nonsensical, absurd, incredible |
| Pugnacious | argumentative, combative, belligerent |
| Rabid | fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk |
| Realm | Domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction |
| Rejuvenate | revitalize, renew |
| Remunerate | compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit |
| Sparse | thin, scanty, few and far between |
| Sterling | first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure |
| Venture | gamble, try, chance, undertaking |
| Warp | bend, distort, misshape, irregularity |