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VPP lesson 12

WordDefenitionSentenceSyn. & Ant.
dissuade to advise against Many wise people will dissuade rash decisions. discourage, deter: encourage, inspire
falter to hesitate The man faltered before killing the hero and the hero won the skirmish. sway, delay, stumble: persist, maintain, endure
frail delicate Some animals seem frail and puny but can have a venomous personality. fragile, breakable: strong, robust
hypothetical uncertain Many times when people think something is hypothetical it is true. supposed, theoretical: actual, real
irate enraged Almost all people will become irate after being taunted for hours. furious, fuming: delighted, happy
peninsula a piece of land that extends from themainland into a body of water Florida is a peninsula on the U.S. none
placid calm After living to a great age the old man died a placid death. tranquil, serene: turbulent, riotous
prejudice an opinion formed without knowledge of the facts Many people are still prejudice to african americans. 1.bias, predisposition 2. bigotry, discrimination: fairness, neutrality
prelude an introductory event A prologue is a prelude to in the begining of many books beginning, preface: finale, ending
profane showing contempt for what is sacred Some people walk around and are profane about religions. irreverent, wicked: pious, virtuous
puny less than normal size and strength Some animals seem frail and puny but can have a venomous personality. undersized, small: robust, sturdy
ruthless without mercy The hero of the book was destroyed by the ruthless antagonist. callous, merciless: merciful, compassionate, lenient
skirmish a minor, short-lived battle The man faltered before killing the hero and the hero won the skirmish. clash, scuffle; campain, crusade
appall to fill with horror Horror movies are meant to appall the watcher. astound, horrify: comfort, reassure
constraint something that restricts In dungeons people are held to the wall by constraints. restraint, restriction: liberty, independence
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