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Vocabulary The Pearl Part I

Vocabulary The Pearl Part I.

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Vocabulary The Pearl Part I

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  1. VocabularyThe PearlPart I

  2. 1. Benign 2. Bulwark 3. Deft 4. diffuse 5. dissemble 6. edifice 7. furtive 8. germane 9. gravity 10. irresolute Part 1 Vocab Words The Pearl

  3. n.a very large buildingsynonyms antonymsstructure shack, building small building edifice

  4. Adj.indecisive, unsure of how to proceedsynonyms antonymsdoubtful definite uncertain obstinate irresolute

  5. n. a strong defense or something that defendssynonyms antonyms support, weakness buttress bulwark

  6. V. to spread in all directionssynonyms antonymsscatter bring togetherbroadcast confined, compact diffuse

  7. Adj. Not causing harm, of gentle disposition, beneficialsynonyms: Antonyms:kindly, benevolent, malignant, gentle, tender harmful benign

  8. Adj.secretive in an underhanded way, stealthy synonyms antonymsclandestine, covert bold, openstealthy underhanded forthright furtive

  9. Adj.important to the issue at hand pertinentsynonyms antonymsapplicable, unimportantfitting, suitable germane

  10. v.to disguise, to pretendsynonyms antonymsmask , fake to reveal camouflage uncover, conceal admit, allow dissemble

  11. n.seriousness, importancesynonyms antonymssolemnity, unimportance dignified gravity

  12. Adj.skillful, adroit synonyms antonymsclever, cunning clumsy, ineptdexterous, ingenious awkward, unable deft

  13. 1. Although he tried to _________ his motive for seeing me, I knew the real reason. 2. The judge ruled that the testimony was _______ to the trial and allowed it to be entered into the record. 3. The minister was loved because of his _______ attitude toward all types of people. 4. During the test, he made some ______ glances at other classmates’ papers. 5. He was very ______ at handling the questions from the reporter. Practice Sentences

  14. 6. The confused child stood _____ waiting for some instruction. 7. The rioting crowd was _____ by tear gas and water hoses. 8. This particular _____ has the title of being the tallest building in the world. 9. Nuclear arms are our _____ against invasion.10. The _____ of the situation was heightened by the death of the president. Practice Sentences Continued

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