Chapter 10 vocab
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ADEPT
- Part of speech-(adj) (n)
- Definition-thoroughly skilled, an expert
- Synonym- masterful, accomplished, proficient
- Antonym-clumsy, unskilled, maladroit, novie
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ASPIRE
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to have ambitious hopes or plans, strive toward a higher goal, desire earnestly, to ascend
- Synonyms- seek, yearn, aim for, soar
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BLEAK
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- bare, dreary, dismal
- Synonyms- grim, cheerless, gloomy, desolate, barren
- Antonyms- rosy, cheerful, sunny, promising, encouraging
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CHIDE
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to blame, scold
- Synonyms- upbraid, reprimand, rebuke, chastise
- Antonyms- approve, praise, compliment, pat on the back
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DESPICABLE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- worthy of scorn, contemptible
- Synonyms- low, vile, cheap, sordid, detestable
- Antonyms- praiseworthy, commendable, meritorious
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DIMINUTIVE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- small, smaller than most others of the same type,
- Synonyms- undersized, miniature, tiny, compact
- Antonyms- oversized, gigantic, huge, enormous
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EMANCIPATE
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to free from slavery, to release or liberate
- Synonyms- set loose, unchain, unshackle, unfetter
- Antonyms- enslave, snare, chain, shackle
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ERRONEOUS
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition-incorrect, containing mistakes
- Synonym- mistaken, fallacious, all wrong
- Antonym- accurate, correct, exact, unerring
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EXPLOIT
- Part of speech- (v) (n)
- Definition- to make use of, develop, to make improper use of for personal profita feat, deed
- Synonyms- utilize, turn to advantage, misuse
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EXTEMPORANEOUS
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- made or delivered on the spur of the moment
- Synonyms- spontaneous, impromptu, off-the-cut
- Antonyms- planned, rehearsed, prepared
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IMPAIR
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to make imperfect, damage, harm
- Synonyms- injure, mar, disable, cripple, enervate
- Antonyms- improve, strengthen, promote, advance
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INVINCIBLE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- not able to be defeated, unbeatable
- Synonyms- unconquerable, indomitable, insuperable
- Antonyms- vulnerable, conquerable, surmountable
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LANGUID
- Part of speech- adj
- Derision- drooping, without energy, sluggish
- Synonyms- lazy, sluggish, listless, slack, lethargic
- Antonyms- lively, energetic, vigorous, enlivening
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MIRE
- Part of speech- (n) (v)
- Definition mud, wet, swampy ground, a tough situation, to get stuck
- Synonyms- marsh, swampy, bog, slough
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OBTRUSIVE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- forward, undesirably prominent, thrust out
- Synonyms- brash, impudent, conspicuous, protruding
- Antonyms- meek, reserved, deferential, recessed
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PREAMBLE
- Part of speech- n
- Definition- an introduction to a speech or piece of writing
- Synonyms- opening, preface, prologue, preliminary
- Antonyms- conclusion, ending, closing, epilogue
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RENDER
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to cause to become, to preform, to deliver officially, to process, extract
- Synonyms- present, furnish, submit, make, effect
RUGGED
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- rough, iregular, severe, stern, strong, stormy
- Synonyms- rocky, craggy, blunt, harsh, hardly, tough
- Antonyms- smooth, flat, soft, mild, tender, delicate
SKEPTICAL
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- inclined to doubt, slow to accept something as true
- Synonyms- dubious, suspicious, incredulous
- Antonyms- believing, credulous, gullible, ingenuous
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SLIPSHOD
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- untidy in dress, personal habits, etc, careless, sloppy
- Synonyms- messy, untidy, slovenly, slapdash, cursory
- Antonyms- tidy, neat, orderly, careful, painstaken
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