Chapter 13 Vocab
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AD INFINITUM
- Part of speech-adj
- Definition-endlessly
- Synonyms-forever, unceasingly, incessantly, ceaselessly
- Antonyms-succinctly, concisely, tersely, briefly
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APPORTION
- Part of speech-v
- Definition-to divide and give out in shares
- Synonyms- distribute, allot, parcel out, allocate
- Antonyms-
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BONA FIDE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- genuine, sincere
- Synonyms- authentic, indisputable, legitimate, certified
- Antonyms-false, fake, bogus, spurious, counterfeit
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BUOYANT
- Part of speech-adj
- Definition-able to float easily, able to hold things up, cheerful, hopeful
- Synonyms- blithe, jaunty, lighthearted, animated
- Antonyms- downcast, depressed, gloomy, morose
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CLIQUE
- Part of speech-n
- Definition-a small, exclusive group of people
- Synonyms-inner circle, coterie
- Antonyms-
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CONCEDE
- Part of speech-v
- Definition-to admit as true, to yield, submit
- Synonyms- acknowledge, grant, allow, assent
- Antonyms- contest, dispute, gains Y, challenge
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CONGENIAL
- Part of speech-adj
- Definition-getting on well with others, agreeable, pleasant
- Synonyms-friendly, sociable, amiable, compatible
- Antonyms-disagreeable, surly, cold, standoffish
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LOFTY
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition-very high, noble
- Synonyms- elevated, towering, exalted, grand
- Antonyms- base,petty, low, sordid, despicable
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MIGRATION
- Part of speech-n
- Definition-a movement from one country or region to another
- Synonyms- population shift, mass movement
- Antonyms-
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PERCEIVE
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to be aware of through the senses, observe, to grasp mentally
- Synonyms- notice, discern, understand
- Antonyms- miss, overlook, be blind too
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PERVERSE
- Part of speech-adj
- Definition-inclined to go against what is expected, stubborn, turned away from, what is good and proper
- Synonyms- obstinate, contrary, mulish, wayward
- Antonyms-tractable, docile, amenable, yielding
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PRELUDE
- Part of speech- n
- Definition-an introduction, that which comes before or leads off
- Synonyms- preface, overture, prologue, curtain raiser
- Antonyms- epilogue, postlude, aftermath
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RANCID
- Part of speech-adj
- Definition-stale, spoiled
- Synonyms-foul, rank, fetid, sour, rotten, putrid
- Antonyms- wholesome, fresh
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RUSTIC
- Part of speech-adj, n
- Definition- country like, simple, plain, awkward, one who lives in the country
- Synonyms- rough, unsophisticated, countrified
- Antonyms- citified, urban, sophisticated, suave
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SEVER
- Part of speech-v
- Definition- to separate, divide into part
- Synonyms- cut off, amputate, break off, dissolve
- Antonyms- join, unite, weld together
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SORDID
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- wretchedly poor, run down, mean or selfish
- Synonyms- filthy, squalid, base, vile, seedy, sleazy
- Antonyms- pure, noble, opulent, lavish
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UNTENABLE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- not capable of being held or defended, impossible to maintain
- Synonyms- indefensible, insupportable, groundless
- Antonyms- irrefutable, impregnable, incontestable
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VERSATILE
- Part of speech- adj
- Definition- able to do many things well, capable of many uses
- Synonyms- adaptable, handy, all around, many sided
- Antonyms- limited, specialized, restricted
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VINDICATE
- Part of speech-v
- Definition-to clear from hint or charge of wrongdoing, to defend successfully against opposition, to justify
- Synonyms-acquit, absolve, exonerate, advocate
- Antonyms-implicate, incriminate, condemn, convict
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WANE
- Part of speech- v
- Definition- to lose size, strength, or power
- Synonyms- diminish, decline, subside, dwindle
- Antonyms- grow, wax, amplify, ballon, increase
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