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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Unit 7. ALLAY. Definition: (v.) to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve Synonyms: reduce, alleviate, moderate Antonyms: aggravate, exacerbate, intensify. BESTIAL. Definition: (adj.) beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 7

  2. ALLAY • Definition: (v.) to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve • Synonyms: reduce, alleviate, moderate • Antonyms: aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

  3. BESTIAL • Definition: (adj.) beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility • Synonyms: animal, depraved • Antonyms: human, humane, virtuous

  4. CONVIVIAL • Definition: (adj.) festive, sociable, having fun together • Synonyms: fun-loving, jovial, merry • Antonyms: dour, grim, sullen, unsocialble

  5. COTERIE • Definition: (n.) a circle of acquaintances; a close-knit, often exclusive group of people with common interest • Synonyms: clique, set

  6. COUNTERPART • Definition: (n.) a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another; a complement • Synonyms: match

  7. DEMUR • Definition: ( v.) to object or take exception to; (n.) an objection • Synonyms: protest, object to • Antonyms: consent to, accept, agree to

  8. EFFRONTERY • Definition: (n.) shameless boldness, impudence • Synonyms: gall, nerve • Antonyms: shyness, timidity

  9. EMBELLISH • Definition: (v.) to decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details • Synonyms: ornament, garnish • Antonyms: strip, mar, disfigure

  10. EPHEMERAL • Definition: (adj.) lasting only a short time, short-lived • Synonyms: fleeting, transitory • Antonyms: durable, long-lasting, permanent

  11. FELICITOUS • Definition: (adj.) appropriate, well chose; marked by well-being or good fortune, happy • Synonyms: fortunate • Antonyms: inappropriate, unhappy “And when the doctor said I didn’t have worms anymore, that was the happiest day of my life.” – Ralph Wiggum

  12. FURTIVE • Definition: (adj.) done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret; stolen • Synonyms: clandestine, covert • Antonyms: open, aboveboard

  13. GARISH • Definition: (adj.) glaring; tastelessly showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way • Synonyms: gaudy, flashy • Antonyms: subdued, • muted, understated

  14. ILLUSORY • Definition: (adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality • Synonyms: fanciful, • imaginary • Antonyms: actual, • real, factual

  15. INDIGENT • Definition: (adj.) needy, impoverished • Synonyms: penniless, poverty-sticken • Antonyms: wealthy, affulent

  16. INORDINATE • Definition: (adj.) far too great, excessive • Synonyms: • extravagant • Antonyms: • moderate, • reasonable

  17. JETTISON • Definition: (v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome • Synonyms: cast off, discard • Antonyms: conserve, retain

  18. MISANTHROPE • Definition: (n.) a person who hates, despised, or distrusts mankind • Synonyms: people-hater, recluse, cynic

  19. PERTINACIOUS • Definition: (adj.) very persistent, holding firmly to a course of action or a set of beliefs • Synonyms: stubborn, • determined

  20. PICAYUNE • Definition: (adj.) of little value or importance, small-minded • Synonyms: trifling, inconsequential • Antonyms: important, significant

  21. RAIMENT • Definition: (n.) clothing, garments • Synonyms: apparel, attire

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