Vocabulary Unit 7 Mrs. Frazee. Meander When I travel, I like to meander through unfamiliar towns and...
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Transcript of Vocabulary Unit 7 Mrs. Frazee. Meander When I travel, I like to meander through unfamiliar towns and...
Verb To wander about, wind about Noun A sharp turn or twist (For example, Lombard
Street in San Francisco is famous for its many meanders.)
Synonyms: (v.) ramble, roam, zigzag, twist Antonyms: go direct, stay on path
Meander
Noun A long, angry speech, usually very critical
Synonyms: tongue-lashing, rant, outburst Antonyms: calm, harmony, peace
Tirade
A momentous decision by the Supreme Court in 1954 declared public school
segregation unconstitutional.
Adjective Very important
Synonyms: important, vital, significant, crucial
Antonyms: trivial, unimportant, slight
Momentous
Adjective Dangerous
Synonyms: risky, chancy, hazardous, unsafe
Antonyms: safe, secure, harmless
Perilous
What assurance can you provide me that if I jump out of the plane and pull
the rip-cord, this parachute WILL open?
Noun A pledge; freedom from
doubt, self-confidence Synonyms: promise,
sureness, poise, self-possession
Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, insecurity
Assurance
Verb – to comfort Noun – the keyboard of an organ; a
control panel for an electrical or mechanical device The console of the large church
organ had an assortment of keys, knobs, and pedals.
Synonyms: (v.)soothe, solace, alleviateAntonyms: (v.) distress, aggravate,
bother , torment
Console
Adjective Lacking in seriousness;
disrespectful, saucy
Synonyms: frivolous, insolent, superficial, jokey
Antonyms: serious, respectful
Flippant
Verb To make young
again; to make like new
Synonyms: revitalize, renew
Antonyms: wear out, exhaust, enervate, debilitate
Rejuvenate
Adjective Ridiculous, senseless
Synonyms: nonsensical, absurd, incredible
Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic, plausible
Preposterous
Noun A debt; something disadvantageous
Synonyms: handicap, difficulty, drawback
Antonyms: advantage, asset
Liability
Verb To twist out of shape - Noun An abnormality – Criminal
behavior often shows a striking lack of judgment or a warp in thinking.
Synonyms: (v.) bend, distort, misshape; (n.) irregularity
Antonyms: (v.) straighten, unbend, rectify
Warp
Verb To absorb fully or make one’s own; to adapt
fully
Synonyms: digest, incorporate, blend in Antonyms: misunderstood, reject, unlearn
Assimilate
Adjective Angry and bad
tempered; rude
Synonyms: gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile
Antonyms: polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial
Surly
Verb To free from slavery; to
release or liberate
Synonyms: set loose, unchain, unshackle, unfetter
Antonyms: enslave, snare, chain, shackle
Emancipate