English - Vocabulary - Unit 3
Terms
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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
synonym: adaptation - abdominate
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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
synonym: loathe
antonym: cherish - adventitious
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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character, accidental, not essential (medicine) acquired, not congenital
synonym: incidental
antonym: intrinsic - ascribe
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(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
synonym: credit - circuitous
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct
synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies - commiserate
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(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonym: empathize
antonym: feel no sympathy for - enjoin
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(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way, to prohibit
synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
antonyms: allow, permit - expedite
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(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct - expiate
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(v.) to make amends, make up for, to avert
synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation - ferment
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(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence. (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest
antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity - inadvertent
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
synonyms: accidental, unconsidered
antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated - nominal
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(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
synonyms: ling, titular, token, trifling, inconsequention
antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive - noncommittal
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
antonyms: positive, definite, committed - peculate
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(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate - proclivity
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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
antonyms: inability or incapacity - sangfroid
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(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability - seditious
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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant - tenuous
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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid - vitriolic
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(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
synonyms: withering, acebic, mordant
antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary - wheedle
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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm