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VOCABULARY WORKSHOP Level F Unit 3. ABOMINATE. Verb To have an intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms: loathe, despise, detest Antonyms: relish, cherish, adore. ACCULTURATION. Noun
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ABOMINATE Verb To have an intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms: loathe, despise, detest Antonyms: relish, cherish, adore
ACCULTURATION • Noun • The modification/acceptance of social patterns & customs of one group of people from another group; the resulting blend of customs • Immigrants go through a slow process of acculturation. • Synonyms of Acculturation: Adaption, Acceptance
ADVENTITIOUS • Adjective • Resulting from chance rather than an inherent cause • Adventitious=Accidental • Synonyms: incidental, extrinsic • Antonyms: inherent, intrinsic
ASCRIBE • Verb • To assign or refer to as a cause or source • Sometimes used to assign blame • Synonyms of Ascribe: Assign, Attribute
CIRCUITOUS • Adjective • Roundabout, not direct • Synonyms: indirect, winding • Antonyms: straight, direct
COMMISERATE • Verb • To sympathize with; have pity or sorrow for • Synonyms: feel sorry for; empathize
ENJOIN • Verb • To order or direct • “I enjoin you to stop talking during the announcements.” • Synonyms: charge, command • Antonyms: allow, permit
EXPEDITE • Verb • To make faster and easier • Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up • Antonyms: hinder, hamper, obstruct
EXPIATE • Verb • To make up for; make amends • Synonyms: redeem, atone
FERMENT • Noun • A state of great excitement or agitation • Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest • Antonyms: peace & quiet, tranquility
INADVERTENT • Adjective • Resulting from or marked by lack of attention • Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered, unintentional • Antonyms: deliberate, intentional
NOMINAL • Adjective • Existing in name only; not real; too small to be considered worthy • Synonyms: unimportant, inconsequential, trifling • Antonyms: real, actual, excessive
NONCOMMITTAL • Adjective • Indecisive; unwilling to make a decision • Synonyms: playing it safe, indefinite, uncommitted • Antonyms: definite, positive, committed
PECULATE • Verb • To take something unrightfully; to abuse someone’s trust for personal gain • Synonyms: embezzle, defraud
PROCLIVITY • Noun • A natural tendency • Patty ponders her proclivity for photography. • Synonyms: talent, ability • Antonyms: inability, incapacity
SANGFROID • Noun • Composure or coolness, especially in serious circumstances • Synonyms: poise, self-assurance • Antonyms: hysteria, incapability
SEDITIOUS • Adjective • Resistant to lawful authority • Synonyms: rebellious, subversive • Antonyms: allegiant, respectful of authority
TENUOUS • Adjective • Of slight importance; thin, not dense • Tim’s grasp of trigonometry is tenuous. • Synonyms: flimsy, unsubstantial • Antonyms: strong, solid
VITRIOLIC • Adjective • Bitter, sarcastic • Synonyms: biting, withering, mean-spirited • Antonym: bland, saccharine
WHEEDLE • Verb • To use flattery to get what one wants; to coax • Synonyms: sweet-talk, cajole • Antonyms: strong-arm, intimidate