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Vocabulary Unit 2

Vocabulary Unit 2. English III CP. Acquiesce. Definition: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively Synonyms: accede , agree, consent , subscribe Antonyms: rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn. Affirm. Definition: state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly .

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Vocabulary Unit 2

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 2 English III CP

  2. Acquiesce Definition: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively Synonyms: accede, agree, consent, subscribe Antonyms: rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn

  3. Affirm Definition:state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly. Synonyms: declare, assert, proclaim, pronounce, attest, swear, avow, guarantee, pledge, Antonyms: deny

  4. Ambiguous Definition:open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning; unclear or inexact Synonyms: equivocal, ambivalent, arguable, debatable; Antonyms: Clear

  5. Amnesty Definition: an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses; Grant official pardon to. Synonyms: Pardon, reprieve, exonerate Antonyms: Convict

  6. Censure Definition: the expression of formal disapproval; express severe disapproval of someone or something. Synonyms: Condemn, criticize, attack Antonyms: approve, support, commend

  7. Conscientious Definition: wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; relating to a person’s conscience Synonyms: Diligent, dedicated, careful Antonyms: Lazy, uncommitted, careless

  8. Covert Definition: not openly acknowledged or displayed. Synonyms: Secret, Stealthy, Sneaky Antonyms: Open, Overt

  9. Defer Definition: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. Synonyms: Delay, Postpone Antonyms: Continue

  10. Elusive Definition: difficult to remember or recall; Difficult to find, catch, or achieve Synonyms: indefinable, intangible Antonyms: Definite, concrete

  11. Frugal Definition: sparing or economical with regard to money or food. Synonyms: thrifty, economical, careful, cautious Antonyms: extravagant, lavish

  12. Grotesque Definition: comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. Synonyms:malformed, deformed, misshapen, distorted, twisted, gnarled, mangled, mutilated Antonyms: Normal

  13. Imperative Definition: of vital importance; crucial; an essential or urgent thing. Synonyms:essential, necessary Antonyms: unimportant, optional

  14. Manifest Definition: clear or obvious to the eye or mind; to display or show Synonyms:obvious, clear, apparent, evident, demonstrate Antonyms: hide, mask

  15. Naive Definition: (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; (of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent. Synonyms: innocent, inexperienced, guileless, unworldly, trusting; Antonyms: worldly, experienced,

  16. Pious Definition: devoutly religious; Synonyms: Devout, religious Antonyms: irreligious

  17. Profound Definition:(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight. Synonyms: Intense, intelligent, wise, clever Antonyms: superficial

  18. Reticent Definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Synonyms: reserved, introverted, shy Antonyms: expansive, talkative

  19. Serene Definition: calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. Synonyms: Calm, still, peaceful Antonyms: Bustling, active

  20. Specious Definition: misleading in appearance; superficially plausible, but actually wrong. Synonyms: Misleading, deceptive, false Antonyms: Correct, true, valid

  21. Zealous Definition:showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. Synonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent

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