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Unit 9

Unit 9. Vocabulary Workshop. convict. (v) to prove guilty (n) a person who has been proven guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison Syn (v) condemn; (n) prisoner Ant (v) to acquit, free. discipline. (n) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control

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Unit 9

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  1. Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop

  2. convict • (v) to prove guilty • (n) a person who has been proven guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison • Syn (v) condemn; (n) prisoner • Ant (v) to acquit, free

  3. discipline • (n) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control • (v) to punish; to train in proper behavior • Syn (n) correction; (v) subdue • Ant (n) confusion; (v) to forgive

  4. dungeon • (n) a dark room used as a prison, usually underground • Syn a keep

  5. earnest • (adj) serious, important • Syn intent • Ant insincere

  6. enclose • (v) to surround on every side; to include with something else • Syn to cage • Ant to release

  7. gradual • (adj) happening step-by-step or by degrees • Syn slow • Ant sudden

  8. grumble • (v) to complain angrily but not loudly • (n) a growling sound • Syn (v) to mutter; (n) a fuss

  9. jagged • (adj) with a rough or sharp edge • Syn ragged • Ant smooth

  10. nourish • (v) to feed or help grow and develop • Syn to nurture • Ant to starve

  11. provision • (n) a stock of food or supplies; steps takes ahead of time • (v) to supply with materials • Syn (n) preparation; (v) to stock

  12. treaty • (n) an agreement or contract between two or more countries • Syn a pact

  13. uneasy • (adj) feeling worried or unsure • Syn troubled • Ant relaxed

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