vocab power plus 2 Word Scramble

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Term	Definition
allusion(N) definition	Def: an indirect reference
allusion(N) syn;ant	Syn: suggestion; hint Ant: reference
chronic (adj) definition	Def: lasting and recurring for a long time
Chronic (adj) syn;ant	Syn: continuing; habitual Ant: fleeting; infrequent
denunciation (N) definition	Def: open disapproval
denunciation (N) Syn; Ant	Syn: criticism; condemnation Ant: acclamation; minimize
Embellish(V) Definition 1	Def 1: to make beautiful by decoration
Embellish(V) Syn 1	Syn 1: adorn; beautiful
Embellish(V) Definition 2	Def 2: to improve by adding decorative details
Embellish(V) Syn; Ant 2	Syn 2: exaggerate; aggrandize Ant 2: understate; minimize
ferment (N) definition 1	Def: a state of agitation and excitement; unrest
ferment (N) syn; ant 1	Syn: uproar; commotion; turmoil Ant: peace; tranquility
ferment (V) definition 2	Def: to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol
haggard (adj) definition	Def: appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry.
haggard (adj) syn; ant	Syn: gaunt; fatigued Def: refreshed; invigorated
ingratiate (V) definition	Def: to win favors with others
ingratiate (V) Syn; Ant	Syn: toady; flatter Ant: alienate; irk
Lassitude (N) definition	Def: a state of weakness and weariness
Lassitude (N) Syn; Ant	Syn: listlessness; exhaustion Ant: vigor; vitalitty
malign (V) definition	Def: to speak unfavorably about someone
malign (V) Syn; Ant	Syn: defame Ant: praise; extol; laud
malign (adj) definition	Def: evil or harmful
malign (adj) Syn; Ant	Syn: destructive; malevolent Ant: beign; benevolent; good
philistine (N) definition	Def: someone who is uninterested in or hostile to act or culture
philistine (adj) definition	Def: smug; ignorant
ramshackle (adj) definition	Def: poorly constructed or maintained; ricity
ramshackle (adj) Syn; Ant	Syn: dilapidated; decrepit; derelict Ant: sturdy; solid
sage (N) definition	Def: a person of celebrated wisdom or judgement
sage (N) Syn; Ant	Syn: guru; intellectual Ant: fool; ignoramus
sage (adj) Definition	Def: sensible and wise
sage (adj) Syn; Ant	Syn: erudite; astute; prudent Ant: stupid; irrational
transcend (V) definition	Def: to pass above or beyond the limits of; to be above or beyond the limits of
transcend (V) Syn; Ant	Syn: exceed; surpass Ant: follow; trail
voluminous (adj) definition	Def: having great size or capacity
voluminous (adj) Syn; Ant	Syn: capacious; sizeable; extensive Ant: scant; small; minute
wistful (adj) definition 1	def: full of longing or desire
wistful (adj) Syn; Ant 1	Syn: yearning; pinning; desirous Ant: indifferent unfeeling
wistful (adj) definition 2	Def: sad in though; pensive
wistful (adj) Syn; Ant 2	Syn: melancholy; contemplative Ant: content; pleased; cheery

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