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Vocabulary Words American Literature

Vocabulary Words American Literature. Week #10. Pragmatic. Pragmatic. Definition: ( adj ) concerned with practical matters Synonym: realistic, logical, rational Antonym: impractical, naïve. Pretentious. Pretentious. Definition : ( adj ) making a claim to importance or distinction

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Vocabulary Words American Literature

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  1. Vocabulary WordsAmerican Literature Week #10

  2. Pragmatic

  3. Pragmatic Definition: (adj) concerned with practical matters Synonym: realistic, logical, rational Antonym: impractical, naïve

  4. Pretentious

  5. Pretentious Definition: (adj) making a claim to importance or distinction Synonym: showy, pompous, exaggerated Antonym: down-to-earth, sensible

  6. Querulous

  7. Querulous Definition: (adj) habitually complaining Synonym: critical, fussy, negative Antonym: easy-going, calm

  8. Reclusive

  9. Reclusive Definition: (adj) withdrawn from society; seeking solitude Synonym: isolated, secluded, anti-social Antonym: friendly, out-going

  10. Renovation

  11. Renovation Definition: (n) the act improving by renewing and restoring Synonym: make-over, repair Antonym: damage, decline, worsening

  12. Spontaneous

  13. Spontaneous Definition: (adj) happening or arising without apparent cause Synonym: impulsive, spur-of-the-moment Antonym: planned, intentional, deliberate

  14. Superfluous

  15. Superfluous Definition: (adj) serving no useful purpose; extra; unneeded Synonym: unnecessary, excessive Antonym: essential

  16. Tenacious

  17. Tenacious Definition: (adj) holding fast or tending to hold fast Synonym: stubborn, persistent, determined Antonym: weak, unsure, indecisive

  18. Volition

  19. Volition Definition: (n) act of willing or choosing Synonym: wish, choice, decision Antonym: intimidation, coercion, force

  20. Voracious

  21. Voracious Definition: (adj) having a huge appetite Synonym: hungry, greedy, ravenous Antonym: satisfied, full, satiated

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