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Unit 15
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DEF = (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
SYN = (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosiveANT = (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily
Sandpaper is an ABRASIVE that is used to WEAR DOWN wood
and make it smooth.
Sometimes an ITCHY WOOL
SWEATER can be ABRASIVE on
your skin.
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DEF = (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
SYN = accustom, learn the ropes
Word Connection:When going to a new CLIMATE,you must ACCLIMATE yourself tothe new temperatures.
Chameleons are able to ACCLIMATE to different
environments by ADAPTING their color to match their
background for camouflage.
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DEF = (n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointed or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling
SYN = (n.) mortification; (v.) mortify, abashANT = (n.) jubilation, triumph; (v.) delight
This sign could say, “I’m so CHAGRINED”.
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DEF = (adj.) self-satisfied; overly contentSYN = smug, pleased with oneself
Word Connection:If you are comPLACEnt, you‘re happy with your PLACE in life.
This guy is COMPLACENT because he is
PLEASED WITH HIMSELF.
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DEF = (v.) to express agreement, approveSYN = agree, assent, ratify, sanctionANT = disagree, differ, part company
Spanish Connection:In Spanish “con” = “with”If you “concur”, you’re “with” someone.
Giving a “thumbs up” is body language to show that you CONCUR.
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DEF = (n.) slander or libelSYN = mudslinging, vilificationANT = praise, salute, tribute
Word Connection:DE-FAME = take away fame
People who use DEFAMATION of character are trying to HURT
someone’s REPUTATION.
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DEF = (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
SYN = clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell outANT = confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate
Word Connection:EXPLicate = EXPLain
Dictionaries help EXPLICATE the meaning
of difficult words.
This teacher is EXPLICATING difficult
information for her students.
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DEF = (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawlSYN = row, altercation, brouhahaANT = agreement, accord, harmony,
unanimity In a FRACAS there’s a lot of
shouting and hitting.
A FRACAS is a FIGHT.
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DEF = (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarreSYN = fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformedANT = appealing, attractive, comely
Word Connection:Think “GROSS”
This “Tiger Man” wanted to be a tiger and had many operations
and tattoos to make himself look this way.
His “tiger face” is definitely UNNATURAL and DISTORTED. Some people might think his new
look is GROTESQUE.
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DEF = (n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotionSYN = chaos, tumult, bedlam, three ring
circusANT = order, calm, tranquility, peace,
repose
Word Connection:In movies DEMONS are always causing panDEMONium.
When people are trading stocks for billions of dollars, there can be
CHAOS and PANDEMONIUM at the
New York Stock Exchange!
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1. The “friendly” hockey game erupted into a(n) _____ when a player “accidentally” got a stick to the face.
2. After receiving the news that she might have cancer, Sherry immediately saw a second doctor to see if he _____ with the first doctor’s opinion.
3. The jagged edges of the piece of wood were so ____ that when I brushed my arm against it, I began to bleed.
4. At times the _____ in the preschool classroom made the teachers feels like they were zookeepers!
5. Before the writing final I’m going to ask Mrs. Musick to ____ the directions. I want to make sure I get a good grade!
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1. Johnny’s _____ attitude will leave him stuck in a low-paying job because he’s too smug and lazy to try for something better.
2. To my _____, I realized I had given my entire presentation with a large green piece of broccoli stuck between my teeth.
3. Sadly, social networking websites don’t offer just a place to meet friends; they also provide opportunities for cruel people to engage in the ______ of others.
4. When Tim returned from active duty in Iraq, he found it very difficult to __________ to civilian life.
5. When police arrived at the murder scene, they found the victim’s body arranged in a _____ position.
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DEF = (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
SYN = boisterous, clamorous, stridentANT = placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral
Anybody (or any Muppet) banging on drums would
create a RAUCOUS NOISE.
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DEF = (adj.) open or responsive to ideas or suggestions
SYN = open-minded, tolerant, amenableANT = narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound
Word Connection:To be RECEptive is to RECEive
Businesses that offer a “Suggestions Box” are RECEPTIVE to
customers’ NEW IDEAS.
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DEF = (v.) to give up or resign somethingSYN = repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjureANT = secure, affirm, assent, aver
To TURN AWAY from something or
to QUIT is to RENOUNCE.
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DEF = (v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force
SYN = subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle upANT = liberate, set loose, provoke, excite
Word Connection:To rePRESS is to PRESS DOWN
If a person has REPRESSED memories, she has PUSHED them to the BACK OF HER
MIND. It would be hard to remember a
REPRESSED memory.
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DEF = (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
SYN = taciturn, close-mouthed, tight-lippedANT = talkative, garrulous, long-winded
Word Connection:reticENT = silENT
A RETICENT person keeps his MOUTH CLOSED.
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DEF = (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
SYN = delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant
ANT = distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland
Rhyme Connection:Savor the Flavor
All of these foods are SAVORY.
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DEF = (adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleepSYN = groggy, soporificANT = alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating
SOMinex is a SLEEPING pill that helps a person FALL ASLEEP.
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DEF = (adj.) intense, forceful, powerfulSYN = emphatic, fierce, vigorous,
impassionedANT = apathetic, lukewarm, subdued, mutedAn EXCLAMATION POINT
shows that someone is saying something VEHEMENTLY!!
When Serena Williams is on the tennis court, she hits
every ball VEHEMENTLY.
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DEF = (adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
SYN = loquacious, garrulous, long-windedANT = uncommunicative, taciturn, terse
Word Connection:A VOLUble person producesA LARGE VOLUme of words.
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DEF = (adj.) eager, earnest, devotedSYN = ardent, fervent, devout, gung hoANT = reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid
These ZEALOUS Bears fans are so DEVOTED to their
team that they PAINTED THEIR FACES and DYED
THEIR HAIR!!
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1. Sitting in the concert hall listening to the soothing sound of the string quartet, a ______ feeling came over me, and I could hardly keep my eyes open.
2. After his terrible car accident, Tom met with a therapist to help him deal with _____ memories of the event that were causing nightmares.
3. The ______ Jonas Brothers fans came to the concert carrying signs that read, “The Jonas Brothers Rock!!”
4. The ________ girls at the slumber party kept everyone in the house awake all night.
5. Just looking at the ______ food on the table made my mouth begin to water.
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1. From the ______ way my mother said, “Absolutely not!” I knew there was no hope of changing her mind.
2. Mrs. Sanders has a ______ personality. If you ask her about her grandkids, she’ll go on and on for hours.
3. After the news broke about the Senator’s affair, he _______ his position in the U.S. Senate.
4. Although I am unhappy about some changes in my job, I am ______ to speak up about it for fear that I might be fired.
5. When I called customer service, I said a little prayer that my call would be answered by a ______ person. I just needed someone to listen to my problem!