Unit 3 Abominate verb Abomination noun Abominable adj
Unit 3
Abominate (verb) Abomination (noun) Abominable (adj) Definition To have an intense hatred Synonym loathe, abhor, despise, Antonym cherish, esteem
Acculturation (noun) Definition Synonym Antonym Tip A group/ Assimilation Distinction Melting pot culture/ adaptation concept society adopts the patterns and traits of another
Adventitious (adj) Definition Happening by chance Synonym Coincidental Antonym Inherent, internal Tips Seeing teacher at store is adventitious; seeing teacher in school parking lot is not
Ascribe (verb) Definition Synonym Tips To assign or Attribute, credit, Ascribe the refer to (as the assign source of pain cause or source)
Circuitous (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Roundabout Meandering Straight, indirect winding direct Tips Circuitous = just going in circles, never arriving at a point
Commiserate (verb) commiseration (noun) commiserative (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym To feel sorry for To be sympathize indifferent with, have pity for, share in distress Tips I feel sympathy but NOT empathy.
Enjoin (verb) Definition Synonym To direct or Charge, order, to command prescribe a course of action, to prohibit Antonym Allow Permit Tips Enjoin vs. exhort (exhort has more positive connotation)
expedite (verb) Definition Synonym To make easy, Accelerate progress Facilitate quickly Antonym Hinder Obstruct Impede
Expiate (verb) Definition Synonym To make Redeem amends, Atone make up for Antonym Deprive
Ferment (noun) Ferment (verb) Definition Synonym Noun = state of great Noun = excitement commotion turmoil Verb = work up to such a state Antonym Noun = peace tranquility
Inadvertent (adj) Definition Careless mistake, unintentional Synonym Antonym Accidental Deliberate mistake Intentional Premeditated
nominal (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Too small to Trifling, Significant be considered Inconsequential or taken seriously
noncommittal (adj) Definition Unwilling to decide Synonym Evasive Antonym Definite, Committed
Peculate (verb) Definition Synonym To steal Embezzle something that Defraud was in one’s trust
Proclivity (noun) Definition A natural or habitual inclination Synonym Antonym Inherent Inability preference, a Incapacity “knack” for something
sangfroid (noun) Definition Composure (especially in difficult circumstances) Synonym Antonym Aplomb Instability Self-assurance discomposure
seditious (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Resistant to Rebellious Supportive lawful authority; Loyal desiring to Allegiant overthrow gov’t
Tenuous (adj) Definition Thin; lacking clarity; poorly supported Synonym Antonym Flimsy Strong Insubstantial Substantial vague
vitriolic (adj) Definition Synonym Bitter, sarcastic Biting Antonym Bland Saccharine Honeyed
wheedle (verb) Definition Synonym To coax or flatter Sweet-talk Antonym Coerce Intimidate Enjoin
Wheedle Vitriolic Proclivity Acculturation Adventitious Abominate Noncommittal Ascribe Tenuous Peculate Inadvertent Circuitous Seditious Nominal Ferment Commiserate
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