English IV

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English IV

• Unit 7

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Demur
Definition (v.) to object or take exception to
(n.) an objection
Synonyms protest, object to
Antonyms assent to, consent to, accept, agree to
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Bestial

• Def- beastlike beastly, brutal, subhuman in
  intelligence and sensibility
• Syn- Animal, depraved, loathsome
• Ant- human, humane clement, virtuous

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ALLAY

• To calm or pacify, set to rest to lessen or
  relieve

• Synonyms reduce,
  alleviate, moderate

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Counterpart

• Definition (n.) A person or thing closely
  resembling or corresponding to another a
  complement.
• Synonyms Match

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Coterie

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

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Convivial

• Def Festive , sociable, having fun together,
  genial

Syn Fun-loving, jovial, merry
Ant dour, grim, sullen, unsociable
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Furtive

• Done Slyly or stealthily, Sneaky, secret, shifty
  stolen
• Synonyms Clandestine, covert
• Antonyms Forthright

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Jettison

• To cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or
  burdensome

Synonyms Cast off, discard, dump, junk abandon
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Misanthrope

• Definition (n.) a person who hates or despises
  people
• Synonyms People-hater

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Indigent

• Def Needy, impoverished

Synonyms Penniless, poverty-stricken, destitute
Antonyms wealthy, affluent, prosperous
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Pertinacious
Definition- (adj.) very persistent holding
firmly to a course of action or a set of
beliefs hard to get rid of, refusing to be put
off or denied
Synonyms- stubborn, dogged, determined
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Raiment
Definition (n.) clothing, garments
Synonyms apparel, attire
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Picayune

• Of little value or importance, paltry, measly
  concerned with trifling matters, small-minded

• SYNONYMS inconsequential, piddling, trifling

• ANTONYMS important, significant, huge, gigantic

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Effrontery

• Definition
• Shameless boldness, impudence

Synonyms Gall, Chutzpah, Nerve, Impertinence,
Cheek
Anonyms Shyness, Diffidence, Timidity
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Inordinate

• Far too great, exceeding reasonable limits,
  excessive.
• Syn- Exorbitant, extravagant
• Ant- Moderate, reasonable, equitable

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• (v.) to decorate, adorn, touch up to improve by
  adding details
• The best storytellers their tales in ways
  that help readers visualize the setting.
• Synonyms ornament, garnish
• Antonyms strip, mar, disfigure

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Garish
Glaring Tastelessly showy or overcorrected in a
vulgar offensive way
Synonyms gaudy, flashy, tawdry
Antonyms subdued, muted, understated, quiet
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Illusory

• Def-(adj.) misleading, deceptive lacking in or
  not based on reality
• Syn.- specious, spurious fanciful, imaginary

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Felicitous

• Definition appropriate, apt, well chosen marked
  by well-being or good fortune, happy

• Synonyms fortunate, well-put
• Antonyms inappropriate, inept, graceless, unhappy

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• (adj.) lasting only a short time, short-lived
• - Only the greatest of writers and artists
  achieve anything other than _____ popularity.
• Synonyms fleeting, transient, evanescent,
  transitory.
• Antonyms durable, long-lasting, permanent,
  perpetual.