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Vocabulary Unit 8
English 9 Vocabulary 8 Antonyms and Synonyms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| S-promise, sureness, poise, self-possession: A-uncertainty, doubt, insecurity | assurance |
| S-sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge | asylum |
| S-soothe, solace,alleviate: A-distress, aggravate, bother, vex, torment | console |
| S-enlarge, expand, swell, prolong: A-contract, compress, constrict | dilate |
| S-rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum | dross |
| S-decrease, shrink, fade, peter out: A-increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate | dwindle |
| S-frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent: A-serious, respectful, deferential, obsequious | flippant |
| S-exemption, impunity: A-vulnerability, susceptibility, exposure | immunity |
| S-(v)found, bring about;(n) academy: A-(v)terminate, discontinue, demolish, raze | institute |
| S-handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback: A-advantage, asset | liability |
| S-nonsensical, absurd, incredible: A-sensible, reasonable, realistic, plausible | preposterous |
| S-argumentative, combative, belligerent: A-peace-loving, friendly, amicable, congenial | pugnacious |
| S-fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk: A-moderate, restrained, blase, indifferent | rabid |
| S-domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction | realm |
| S-revitalize, renew: A-wear out, exhaust, enervate, debilitate | rejuvenate |
| S-compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit: | remunerate |
| S-thin, scanty, few and far between: A-plentiful, abundant, profuse, teeming | sparse |
| S-first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure: A-mediocre, shoddy, second-rate, sham | sterling |
| S-(n)gamble;(v)try, chance,undertake: A-(v)withdraw, retire, shrink from, shy away | venture |
| S-(v)bend, distort, misshape;(n)irregularity: A-(v)straighten, unbend, rectify | warp |