Vocab Unit 15 Word Scramble
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word | definition | synonyms | antonyms |
abrasive | (adj) causing irritation, harsh, grinding or wearing down; (n) a substance used to smooth | chafing, grating, rasping, erosive | polished, satiny, oily, unctuous |
acclimate | (v) to adapt to a new environment or situation | accustom, learn the ropes | n/a |
chagrin | (n) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v) to cause such a feeling | (n) vexation, mortification; (v) abash | (n) jubilation, exultation, triumph; complacency; (v) delight |
complacent | (adj) self-satisfied; overly content | smug | discontented, chagrined |
concur | (v) to express agreement, approve | assent, ratify, sanction | disagree, differ |
defamation | (n) slander | vilification, calumny, mudslinging, libel | salute, tribute, testimonial, praise |
explicate | (v) to make clear, explain, interpret | elucidate, untangle, spell out | confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate |
fracas | (n) a noisy quarrel or brawl | row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha | agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony |
grotesque | (adj) unnatural, disordered, bizzare | fantastic, outlandish, deformed | appealing, attractive, comely |
pandemonium | (n) a wild uproar, din, or commotion | chaos, tumult, bedlam | order, tranquility, repose |
raucous | (adj) disagreeably harsh-sounding | boisterous, clamorous, strident | placid, serene, tranquil, pastoral |
receptive | (adj) open and responsive to ideas | tolerant, amenable, open-minded | narrow-minded, hidebound |
renounce | (v) to give up or resign something | repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure | secure, affirm, assent, aver, retain |
repress | (v) to hold back; to put down by force | subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up | liberate, provoke, excite |
reticent | (adj) not inclined to speak; reluctant; reserved | taciturn, closemouthed | talkative, garrulous, voluble |
savory | (adj) appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable | delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant | distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland |
somnolent | (adj) drowsy; inducing sleep | groggy, soporific | alert, lively, stimulating |
vehement | (adj) intense, forceful, powerful | emphatic, fierce, vigorous, impassioned | apathetic, lukewarm, subdued, muted |
voluble | (adj) characterized by a ready flow of words, glib, fluent | loquacious, prolix, garrulous | reticent, taciturn, terse |
zealous | (adj) eager, earnest, devoted | ardent, fervent, devout, dogged | reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid |
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