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Vocabulary list #6

Vocabulary list #6. Adjourn- To put off or defer (put back) to another day. We’re done, meeting adjourned. Syn. - postpone, suspend or terminate Ant. begin, resume. Court is adjourned , we’ll start again tomorrow. Apprehend-. to arrest or take into custody Syn. seize, capture

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Vocabulary list #6

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  1. Vocabulary list #6

  2. Adjourn-To put off or defer (put back) to another day We’re done, meeting adjourned Syn. - postpone, suspend or terminate Ant. begin, resume Court is adjourned, we’ll start again tomorrow

  3. Apprehend- to arrest or take into custody Syn. seize, capture Ant. release The sheriff had to apprehend the escaped convict. to look forward with fear or anxiety Syn. anticipate, misgiving Ant. confidence The doctor assured his patient that there was nothing to apprehend in the upcoming operation. To understand the meaning of Syn.- perceive, comprehend I cannot apprehend the reason my computer is constantly crashing.

  4. Chronic-Syn. Inveterate, constant, recurringAnt. Transitory, sporadic My father has chronic back pain. Continuing over an extended period of time Mary was always getting detention for being a chronic latecomer to school. habitual (making a habit of doing something)

  5. Denote To show; to communicate meaning by word or sign This sign can denote victory or peace. Syn. convey; indicate Ant. Connote, suggest, imply

  6. Elite We consider ourselves socially superior, because we are a select group Syn. exclusive, aristocratic, privileged Ant. average, mediocre, unremarkable, proletariat The Navy SEALS and Army Rangers represent the elite of the United States military.

  7. Fret Noun. Agitation of mind Syn. Irritation, torment Ant. Equanimity, calmness, poise Vb. To worry; to be cross (angry) or discontented (upset) Syn. Vex, chafe, annoyed Ant. : pacify, soothe, comfort Whenever Victor does not get his own way, he frets. Victor constantly gets into frets over trifles.

  8. Gullible Easily deceived or imposed on, will believe anything they are told Syn. Credulous, unsuspecting, naive Ant. Wary, suspicious, skeptical Charlie Brown was gullible each time Lucy promised she wouldn’t pull the football away.

  9. Obscene Offensive to morals or modesty #?*&(*@^#*&#% Syn. Indecent, lewd, salacious Ant. Decent, pure, refined I objected to his use of obscene language.

  10. Ramble To grow or spread at random To write or speak disconnectedly; to chatter To wander about Syn. Babble, prattle Ant. laconic Syn. Stroll, roam, meander Ant. stride, prowl, march

  11. Synonyms: land, topography, landscape Terrain Ground or tract of ground area A region or territory The volcano scattered ash over the surrounding terrain.

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