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Annex. ( v. = ө neks’ n. = an’ eks). (v.) to add to, attach; to incorporate (n.) an attachment or addition. Synonym – join. Cleave. ( klēv ). (v.) to cut or split open; to cling to. Synonym – sever. Cordial. ( kôr’ j ө l ). (adj.) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery
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Annex ( v. = ө neks’ n. = an’ eks) (v.) to add to, attach; to incorporate (n.) an attachment or addition Synonym – join
Cleave ( klēv ) (v.) to cut or split open; to cling to Synonym – sever
Cordial ( kôr’ jөl ) (adj.) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery (n.) a liqueur Synonym – hospitable Antonym – unfriendly
Cornerstone ( kôr’ nөr stōn ) (n.) the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element Synonym – foundation
Debacle ( di bäk’ өl ) (n.) an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure Synonym – fiasco Antonym – victory
Devitalize ( dē vīt’ ө līz ) (v.) to make weak or lifeless Synonym – sap Antonym – stimulate
Embroil ( em broil’ ) (v.) to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion Synonym – entangle Antonym – disentangle
Exonerate ( eg zän’ ө rāt ) (v.) to clear from charge or accusation Synonym – acquit Antonym – incriminate
Glib ( glib ) (adj.) ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere Synonym – superficial Antonym – tongue-tied
Haphazard ( hap haz’ өrd ) (adj.) by chance, not planned; lacking order Synonym – accidental Antonym – deliberate
Improvise ( im’ prө vīz ) (v.) to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials Synonym – ad-lib Antonym – rehearse
Incite ( in sīt’ ) (v.) to rouse, stir up, urge on Synonym – provoke Antonym – restrain
Influx ( in’ flөks ) (n.) a coming in, inflow Synonym – inrush Antonym – exodus
Pallor ( pal’ өr ) (n.) an extreme or unnatural paleness Synonym – bloodlessness Antonym – rosiness
Pedigree ( ped’ ө grē ) (n.) a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something Synonym – lineage
Precipitous ( pri sip’ өt өs) (adj.) very steep Synonym – sharp Antonym – shallow
Profuse ( prō fyǘs’ ) (adj.) very abundant; given or flowing freely Synonym – lavish Antonym – meager
Reconcile ( rek’ өn sīl ) (v.) to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself) Synonym –unite Antonym – alienate
Shackle ( shak’ өl ) (v.) to put into chains (n.) (usually a plural) a chain, fetter Synonym – enslave Antonym – free
Threadbare ( thred’ bâr ) (adj.) shabby, old and worn Synonym – frayed Antonym – luxurious