C. Parks Unit 4 Vocabulary Workshop, Level C – Flashcards
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Definition- to reduce, to cancel Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify Antonym- validate, authorise, ratify Sentence- The state representatives vote to a annul or abolish this new bill.
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ANNUL
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Definition- bored, not excited Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- bored Antonym- enthusiastic, passionate, fervent Sentence- The blasé and indifferent dog did not eat his treats.
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BLAISÉ
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Definition- to give a boost, a long pillow Part of Speech- Verb, Noun Synonym- strengthen, reinforce, buttress, validate Antonym- undermine, weaken, impair Sentence- (Noun) The long bolster and pillow is a great place to sleep on. (Verb) The man will bolster and strengthen is muscles for the big beach competition.
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BOLSTER
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Definition- to exspress regret or disapproval Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- lament, bemoan, bewail Antonym- approve, commend, extol Sentence- The big business men deplore and bewail their peers thoughts.
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DEPLORE
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Definition- not worthy, little to the big picture Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- silly, foolish, inane, petty, trickling Antonym- serious, important, significant Sentence- I do not pay attention to the man's frivolous and silly suggestions.
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FRIVOLOUS
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Definition- to bring together for battle, a list of military men Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- mobilise, marshal, (n) roster, inventory Antonym- disband, dismiss, dispense Sentence- The general of his troops will muster and mobilise his troops before battle.
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MUSTER
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Definition- person with no importance, nobody cares about that person Part of Speech- Noun Synonym- nobody Antonym- celebrity, superstar Sentence- Do not treat me or my friends as a nonentity or a nobody.
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NONENTITY
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Definition- to haunt, to fill the mind Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- preoccupy Antonym- 0 Sentence- The video game players obsess and preoccupy their mind all the time.
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OBSESS
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Definition- elaborate, decorated splendidly Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- fancy, elaborate, flashy, flamboyant Antonym- simple, plain, stark, austere Sentence- The beautiful woman is so ornate and very fancy.
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ORNATE
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Definition- to drive out of position, to take away Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- expel, eject Antonym- admit, welcome Sentence- The referees oust and ejects the arguing players.
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OUST
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Definition- read carefully, taking your time reading Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- study, pore over, scrutinise Antonym- rush through Sentence- Study and peruse over your notes carefully before the day of a test.
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PERUSE
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Definition- full of holes, air can come through Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- leaky, permeable Antonym- airtight, waterproof, impermeable Sentence- Spongebob is a very porous and leaky sponge.
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POROUS
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Definition- high point looking onto water Part of Speech- Noun Synonym- cliff, headland Antonym- 0 Sentence- The promontory or cliff is very beautiful to look off of.
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PROMONTORY
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Definition- face down Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- prostrate, liable, apt Antonym- standing, upright, unlikely Sentence- The man is laying down prone or prostrate to hide from the enemy paintballers.
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PRONE
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Definition- uneasiness, a feeling of nausea, doubt Part of Speech- Noun Synonym- regret, second thought, scruple Antonym- 0 Sentence- Do you have a qualm or regret about the discision I made.
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QUALM
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Definition- someone turning for help or advice, seeking protection Part of Speech- Noun Synonym- redress, remedy, resort Antonym- 0 Sentence- The people of the poor continent look for recourse or help.
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RECOURSE
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Definition- remainder of something, leavings of something Part of Speech- Noun Synonym- remnant, remains, leavings Sentence- The left over residue or remains from the sludge is really gross.
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RESIDUE
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Definition- showing concern for something or someone Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- concerned Antonym- unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic Sentence- The solicitous and concerned man is well respected in the community.
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SOLICITOUS
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Definition- quite, serious, character Part of Speech- Adjective Synonym- sedate, sober, prim Antonym- gaudy, jaunty, unconventional Sentence- Some schools have a really staid and sedate dress code.
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STAID
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Definition- to support or nourish Part of Speech- Verb Synonym- foster, maintain Antonym- 0 Sentence- The rescue crew sustain and maintain the victims from the latest earthquake.
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SUSTAIN
