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Vocab 24 Master List Directions: Look through the list of words below. For every word that you already know, please provide a simple definition. Do not look up any words; just fill in a definition to the best of your ability. If you do not know a word or cannot explain its meaning, leave it blank. Do not type into this document; please print and write in pencil or pen. 10 points for completion to the best of your ability. I. Peremptory. Adj. Having the nature of a command that does not allow discussion or refusal. a. Synonyms i. Binding ii. Obligatory iii. Mandatory iv. Prescriptive v. Categorical vi. Unconditional vii. Positive viii. Emphatic ix. Concerted x. Despotic xi. Tyrannical xii. High-handed b. Antonyms i. Tentative ii. Contingent iii. Provisional iv. Irresolute

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Vocab 24 Master List

Directions: Look through the list of words below. For every word that you already know, please provide a simple definition. Do not look up any words; just fill in a definition to the best of your ability. If you do not know a word or cannot explain its meaning, leave it blank. Do not type into this document; please print and write in pencil or pen. 10 points for completion to the best of your ability.

I. Peremptory. Adj. Having the nature of a command that does not allow discussion or refusal.

a. Synonymsi. Binding

ii. Obligatoryiii. Mandatoryiv. Prescriptivev. Categoricalvi. Unconditional

vii. Positiveviii. Emphatic

ix. Concertedx. Despoticxi. Tyrannicalxii. High-handed

b. Antonymsi. Tentative

ii. Contingentiii. Provisionaliv. Irresolutev. Indecisivevi. Hesitant

vii. Mildviii. Unassuming

ix. Diffident

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II. Perjure. Verb. To lie deliberately while under oath.a. Synonyms

i. Forswearii. Prevaricate

b. Phrasesi. Bear false witness

ii. Give false testimonyIII. Permeate. Verb. To spread through, to penetrate

a. Synonymsi. Pervade

ii. Infiltrateiii. Diffuseiv. Saturatev. Impregnatevi. Imbue

vii. Filterviii. Seep through

ix. Soak throughb. Phrases

i. Infiltrate enemy linesIV. Pernicious. Adj. highly injurious or harmful

a. Synonymsi. Deleterious

ii. Detrimentaliii. Malignantiv. Banefulv. Ruinousvi. Destructive

b. Antonymsi. Wholesome

ii. Beneficial

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iii. Salutaryiv. Salubrious

V. Persevere. Verb. To continue steadfastly despite obstacles or discouragement.a. Synonyms

i. Persistii. Endure

b. Antonymsi. Quit

ii. Desistiii. Give upiv. Abandon

c. Phrasesi. Plug away at

ii. Stick it outiii. Stop at nothing to…iv. Stick to one’s gunsv. Throw in the towelvi. Bite the bullet

VI. Phobia. Noun. An intense; irrational fear of something; any strong aversiona. Synonyms

i. Dread (of)ii. Horror (of)iii. Aversion (to)iv. Distaste (for)v. Abhorrence (of)vi. Antipathy (for)

vii. Loathing (of)b. Antonyms

i. Liking (for)ii. Taste (for)iii. Partiality (for)

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iv. Fondness (for)v. Affinity (for)vi. Predilection (for)

c. Phrasesi. Have a soft spot in one’s heart for

ii. Have no stomach forVII. Plagiarism. Noun. The use of another person’s original writing as one’s own.

a. Synonyms.i. Theft

ii. Piracyb. Phrases

i. Literary piracyii. Copyright infringementiii. Crib (i.e. crib sheet)

VIII. Plaintive. Adj. sorrowful, melancholy, mournful.a. Synonyms

i. Dolefulii. Dolorousiii. Disconsolateiv. Lachrymosev. Wistfulvi. Heartbroken

vii. Tearfulviii. Lugubrious

b. Antonymsi. Merry

ii. Jocundiii. Cheerfuliv. Lighthearted

c. Phrasesi. Shed crocodile tears

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ii. Plaintive cryIX. Plethora. Adj. superabundance, excess

a. Synonymsi. Profusion

ii. Welteriii. Superfluityiv. Glutv. Surplusvi. Surfeit

vii. Delugeviii. Avalanche

b. Antonymsi. Scarcity

ii. Paucityiii. Dearthiv. Shortagev. Lackvi. Want

c. Phrasesi. Have more than you can shake a stick at

ii. Give (something) short shriftiii. Shortfall

X. Poignant. Adj. keenly moving or touchinga. Synonyms

i. Heartbreakingii. Tenderiii. Heartrendingiv. Wistfulv. Affectingvi. Melancholy

vii. Elegiac

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viii. Bittersweetb. Antonyms

i. Unaffectingii. Blandiii. Vapidiv. Insipid

XI. Precarious. Adj. dangerously unstablea. Synonyms

i. Perilousii. Hazardousiii. Riskyiv. Treacherousv. Dubiousvi. Touch-and-go

vii. Ticklishviii. Touch

ix. Delicateb. Antonyms

i. Safeii. Secureiii. Stableiv. Firmv. Certainvi. Impregnable

c. Phrasesi. Skate on thin ice

ii. Walk on a tightropeiii. Hang by a threadiv. Out on a limb

XII. Precocious. Adj. developing unusually earlya. Synonyms

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i. Forwardii. Giftediii. Advancediv. Premature

b. Antonymsi. Backward

ii. Underdevelopediii. Laggard

c. Phrasesi. A child prodigy

ii. A late bloomeriii. At a precocious ageiv. A precocious achievement

XIII. Predatory. Adj. preying ona. Synonyms

i. Maraudingii. Pillagingiii. Lootingiv. Rapaciousv. Voraciousvi. Avaricious

vii. Extortionateb. Phrases

i. Prey onii. Despoil the land of its resourcesiii. Pirate a noveliv. Cannibalize a manuscriptv. A harpy monster

XIV. Prelude. Noun. A. an introductory piece of music. B. anything that precedes or introduces something else.

a. Synonyms

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i. Overtureii. Prologueiii. Preface

b. Antonymsi. Epilogue

ii. Aftermathiii. Sequel

c. Phrasesi. Lay the groundwork for

ii. A dress rehearsalXV. Premise. Noun: statement upon which an argument is based or from a

conclusion is drawn. Verb: to state or to assume as the basis for something else.

a. Synonymsi. Nouns

1. Proposition2. Axiom3. Thesis4. Hypothesis5. Assumption

ii. Verbs1. Preface2. Introduce3. Predicate4. Presuppose

ENRICHING

I. Common phobiasa. Ailurophobiab. Monophobiac. Hydrophobia

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d. Acrophobiae. Agoraphobiaf. Xenophobiag. Gynephobiah. Nyctophobiai. Anglophobiaj. Bibliophobiak. Triskaidekaphobial. Cynophicam. Arachnophobian. Keraunophobiao. Ophidiophobia

II. Words based on philosa. Philosophyb. Philatelistc. Francophiled. Hemophiliae. Philanthropyf. Philologyg. Philharmonich. Discophilei. Anglophilej. Philander

III. Word from animalsa. Felineb. Caninec. Equined. Bovinee. Leoninef. Vulpineg. Lupine

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h. Ovinei. Elephantinej. Porcinek. Pavoninel. Serpentinem. Ursinen. Simiano. Taurinep. Piscineq. Anserine

IV. Colorful Phrasesa. Look a gift horse in the mouthb. A dog in the mangerc. Lose faced. Rob Peter to pay Paule. Call someone on the carpetf. Rest on one’s laurelsg. A shake in the grassh. Put all one’s eggs in one basketi. Split hairsj. Pocket one’s pridek. Pay through the nosel. Fly off the handlem. In a nutshelln. Live from hand to motho. Buy a pig in a pokep. Put something on a backburner

V. Academic Vocabularya. Aegisb. Delphicc. Draconian

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d. Halcyone. Hermeticf. Labyrinthg. Nemesish. Proteani. Zephyr

Vocab 25 Master List

Directions: Look through the list of words below. For every word that you already know, please provide a simple definition. Do not look up any words; just fill in a definition to the best of your ability. If you do not know a word or cannot explain its meaning, leave it blank. Do not type into this document; please print and write in pencil or pen. 10 points for completion to the best of your ability.

I. Prerogative. Noun. A special right or privilege afforded to a person or groupa. Synonyms

i. Perquisiteii. Advantageiii. Benefitiv. Birthright

II. Probity. Noun. Unquestionable honest or uprightness.a. Synonyms

i. Integrityii. Rectitudeiii. Ethicalityiv. Righteousnessv. Honorablenessvi. Decency

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b. Antonymsi. Unscrupulousness

ii. Underhandednessiii. Shadinessiv. Knaveryv. Chicaneryvi. Skullduggery

c. Phrasesi. Man/woman of principle

ii. Moral fiberiii. Sharp practice

III. Procrastinate. Verb. To delay actiona. Synonyms

i. Postponeii. Shilly-shallyiii. Dilly-dallyiv. Temporizev. Stall

b. Antonymsi. Act (on)

ii. Take action (on)iii. Settleiv. Decidev. Dispose ofvi. Take care of

c. Phrasesi. Play a waiting game

ii. Table or shelve a billiii. Put something on iceiv. Put in cold storagev. Mark time

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vi. Keep in a holding patternvii. Drag one’s feetviii. Let something hang

ix. Hang fireIV. Prodigious. Adj. extraordinary in size; marvelous

a. Synonymsi. Tremendous

ii. Stupendousiii. Mammoth’iv. Vastv. Gargantuanvi. Immense

vii. Massiveviii. Enormous

ix. Phenomenalx. Fabulousxi. Incrediblexii. Wondrous

b. Antonymsi. Puny

ii. Tinyiii. Minuteiv. Trivialv. Minisculevi. Negligible

vii. Infinitesimal viii. Unexceptional

ix. Undistinguishedx. Unimpressivexi. Mediocre

c. Phrases

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i. Herculean taskii. Gargantuan appetite

V. Proliferate. Verb. Rapidly increase in sizea. Synonyms

i. Burgeonii. Snowballiii. Mushroomiv. Thrivev. Multiplyvi. Spread

vii. Prosperviii. Flourish

ix. Expandx. Escalatexi. Accelerate

b. Antonymsi. Decline

ii. Diminishiii. Waneiv. Taper offv. Decreasevi. Peter out

vii. Subsideviii. Dwindle

VI. Promulgate. Verb. To announce officially as a law or decreea. Synonyms

i. Proclaimii. Decreeiii. Broadcastiv. Publishv. Disseminate

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b. Antonymsi. Conceal

ii. Keep secretc. Phrases

i. Issue a ukaseii. Speak ex cathedra

VII. Propensity. Noun. A natural tendency or inclinationa. Synonyms

i. Penchant (for)ii. Proclivity (toward)iii. Capacity (for)iv. Predilection (for)v. Bent (for)vi. Gift (for)

vii. Genius (for)viii. Preference (for)

ix. Fondness (for)b. Antonyms

i. Aversion (to)ii. Repugnance (for)iii. Disinclination (to)iv. Antipathy (to)v. Immunity (to)

c. Phrasesi. Accident-prone

ii. Be allergic toVIII. Propitiate. Verb. To appease, to pacify

a. Synonymsi. Mollify

ii. Placateiii. Conciliate

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b. Antonymsi. Antagonize

ii. Alienateiii. Exasperateiv. Vexv. Angervi. Annoy

vii. Incensec. Phrases

i. Pour oil on troubled watersii. Hold out an olive branchiii. Make ones peace withiv. Defuse a situationv. A scapegoat

IX. Protracted. Adj. extended or prolonged excessively.a. Synonyms

i. Drawn-outii. Elongatediii. Interminableiv. Endlessv. Long-winded

b. Antonymsi. Contracted

ii. Compressediii. Truncatediv. Briefv. Fore-shortenedvi. Curtailed

X. Prowess. Noun. Superior courage, ability, skilla. Synonyms

i. Valor

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ii. Gallantryiii. Daringiv. Braveryv. Intrepidityvi. Mettle

vii. Pluckviii. Expertise

ix. Facilityx. Proficiency

b. Antonymsi. Cowardice

ii. Timidityiii. Incompetenceiv. Ineptitude

c. Phrasesi. Feats of derring-do

ii. A tour de forceiii. A paladin

XI. Pseudonym. Nouns. Fictitious name assumed by an authora. Synonyms

i. Pen nameii. Nom de plumeiii. Nom de guerreiv. Alias

XII. Purge. Verb. To cleanse or purify. To get rid of undesirable elements.a. Synonyms

i. Flush outii. Ejectiii. Expeliv. Liquidatev. Ecterminate

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vi. Weed outvii. Clear

b. Phrasesi. Wipe the slate clean

ii. Make a clean sweepiii. A witch huntiv. A catharsis

XIII. Pusillanimous. Adj. contemptibly cowardly or mean spirited.a. Synonyms

i. Timidii. Timorousiii. Frightenediv. Fearfulv. Spinelessvi. Gutless

vii. Lily-liveredviii. Fainthearted

b. Antonymsi. Bold

ii. Daringiii. Courageousiv. Spiritedv. Dynamicvi. Forceful

c. Phrasesi. Afraid of one’s shadow

ii. Have spunkXIV. Quell. Verb. To bring to an end by force. To quiet or pacity

a. Synonymsi. Suppress

ii. Extinguish

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iii. Subdueiv. Stamp outv. Quashvi. Squelch

vii. Crushviii. Put down

ix. Silencex. Calmxi. Allayxii. Assuage

b. Antonymsi. Foment

ii. Prookeiii. Inciteiv. Kindlev. Enflamevi. Arouse

vii. Stir upc. Phrases

i. Put the kibosh onii. Incite to riotiii. An agent provocateuriv. A peacekeeper

XV. Quixotic. Adj. high minded but impracticala. Synonyms

i. Idealisticii. Visionaryiii. Fancifuliv. Unrealisticv. Utopian

b. Antonyms

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i. Realisticii. Practicaliii. Down-to-earth

c. Phrasesi. Have one’s head in the clouds

ii. Pie-in-the-sky proposaliii. Chimera

ENRICHING

I. Latin Heritagea. Abjureb. Juvenilec. Latentd. Opacitye. Mendaciousf. Obtrudeg. Longevityh. Oscillatei. Motivatej. Orbitk. Rabidl. Juncturem. Lethaln. Magnateo. Luminousp. Nocturnalq. Orificer. Maturates. Proxyt. Putridu. Molest

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v. Neutralityw. Purportx. Enumeratey. Mutez. Putativeaa. Pulverizebb. Reclusecc.Ranciddd. Ordinance

II. Ecologya. Obfuscationb. Spuriousc. Dissembled. Unwarrantede. Distortf. Potencyg. Fallouth. Nebulousi. Linguisticj. Inadvertentk. Supplementl. Civilian

Vocab 26 Master ListDirections: Look through the list of words below. For every word that you already know, please provide a simple definition. Do not look up any words; just fill in a definition to the best of your ability. If you do not know a word or cannot explain its meaning, leave it blank. Do not type into this document; please print and write in pencil or pen. 10 points for completion to the best of your ability.

I. Raze. Verb. To level to the ground; to blot outa. Synonyms

i. Flatten

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ii. Gutiii. Felliv. Obliteratev. Eradicatevi. Efface

vii. Tear downviii. Dismantle

ix. Knock downx. Devastate

b. Antonymsi. Raise

ii. Erectiii. Set uupiv. Build

c. Phrasesi. Lay waste to

ii. Reduce to a pile of rubbleiii. Scorched earth

II. Recalcitrant. Adj: stubbornly resistant to authority. Noun: a perverse or wayward person.

a. Synonymsi. Obstinate

ii. Perverseiii. Intractableiv. Unyieldingv. Contraryvi. Rebellious

vii. Defiantviii. Uncooperative

ix. Contumaciousx. Pigheaded

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xi. Orneryb. Antonyms

i. Compliantii. Complaisantiii. Acquiescentiv. Tractablev. Cooperativevi. Docile

vii. Amenableviii. Accommodating

ix. Willingc. Phrases

i. Be at odds withii. A diehardiii. As stubborn as a muleiv. Opposite sides of the fence

III. Recant. Verb. To withdraw formally or publicallya. Synonyms

i. Disownii. Renounceiii. Retractiv. Repudiatev. Disavowvi. Abjure

b. Antonymsi. Affirm

ii. Reaffirmiii. Averiv. Hold fast tov. Cleave tovi. Adhere

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c. Phrasesi. Eat one’s words

ii. Eat humble pieIV. Reciprocate. Verb. To give in return

a. Synonymsi. Exchange

ii. Repayiii. Requiteiv. Reimbursev. Recompensevi. Interchange

b. Phrasesi. Tit for tat

ii. Pay back in kindV. Recrimination. Noun. The act of answering an accusation with another bitter

reply.a. Synonyms

i. Counterchargeii. Counteraccusationiii. Retort

VI. Redundant. Adj. unnecessarily repetitive or superfluous.a. Synonyms

i. Verboseii. Prolixiii. Pleonasticiv. Wrodyv. Tautologicalvi. Superabundant

vii. Excessiveb. Antonyms

i. Laconic

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ii. Terseiii. Insufficientiv. Scarce

VII. Relent. Verb. To become less harsh or severe to let up or slackena. Synonyms

i. Yieldii. Moderateiii. Soften

b. Antonymsi. Harden

ii. Stiffen iii. Be adamant

c. Phrasesi. Temper the wind to the shorn lamb

ii. Go the whole nine yards.VIII. Reminiscence. Noun. A memory, the act of recalling the past.

a. Synonymsi. Recollection

ii. Remembranceiii. Memoir

b. Phrasesi. A flashback

ii. Dwell in the pastiii. Relive the pastiv. Total recallv. Déjà vu.

IX. Remorse. Noun. Self-reproach, regret, anguish.a. Synonyms

i. Regretfulnessii. Shameiii. Contrition

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iv. Sorrowv. Repentancevi. Penitence

b. Antonymsi. Callousness

ii. Indifferenceiii. Unconcerniv. Impenitence

c. Phrasesi. Wear sackcloth and ashes

ii. A twinge or pang of conscienceiii. Prick of the conscienceiv. Have a heart of stone

X. Renegade. Noun: a person who deserts one cause or group for another. Adj: disloyal or traitorous

a. Synonymsi. Turncoat

ii. Traitoriii. Defectoriv. Deserterv. Apostatevi. Recreant

vii. Perfidiousb. Antonyms

i. Loyalistii. Loyaliii. Staunchiv. True bluev. Reliable

c. Phrasersi. A volte-face

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ii. Do an about faced. Repercussion. Noun. An indirect effect or result produced by an event or

actioni. Synonyms.

1. Aftereffect2. Aftermath3. Reverberation4. Backlash

XI. Replenish. Verb. To refill or provide a new supply of.a. Synonyms

i. Restockii. Renewiii. Replace

b. Antonymsi. Deplete

ii. Use upiii. Emptyiv. Exhaust

c. Phrasesi. Devoid of

XII. Reprisal. Noun. Retaliation for injuries received.a. Synonyms

i. Retribution1. Requital2. Vengeance3. Revenge

ii. Phrases1. Vendetta2. Quid pro quo3. An eye for an eye4. A tooth for a tooth

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5. Get a dose of one’s own medicineXIII. Rescind. Verb. To cancel or withdraw

a. Synonyms.i. Revoke

ii. Repealiii. Retract iv. Recallv. Abrogatevi. Annul

vii. Nullifyviii. Countermand

ix. Invalidate.b. Antonyms

i. Affirmii. Confirm,iii. Enforceiv. Endorsev. Upholdvi. Ratify

vii. Underwritec. Phrases

i. Null and voidii. Rescind an offeriii. Rescind an invitation

XIV. Resilient. Adj. flexible or able to resume its shape, able to recover quickly.a. Synonyms

i. Pliableii. Suppleiii. Malleableiv. Buoyant

b. Antonyms

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i. Inflexibleii. Rigidiii. Stiffiv. Obduratev. Adamant

ENRICHING

I. Namesa. Byronicb. Keynesianc. Chauceriand. Joyceane. Marxistf. Aristoteliang. Edwardianh. Kafkaesquei. Jeffersonianj. Elizabethank. Platonicl. Thomisticm. Dickensiann. Mosaico. Napoleonicp. Socraticq. Freudianr. Machiavellians. Shaviant. Darwinianu. Rabelaisian

II. Celtic Heritagea. Shamrock

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b. Bansheec. Cragd. Broguee. Leprechaunf. Plaidg. Sloganh. Bog

III. Frencha. Communiqueb. Etiquettec. Moraled. Protégée. Entréef. Vis-à-visg. Flairh. Plateaui. Reservoirj. Encorek. Penchantl. Genrem. Ensemblen. Tete-a-teteo. Liaison

IV. Academic Vocabularya. Apotheosisb. Colloquialc. Demoticd. Deus ex machinae. Nom de plumef. Recursive g. Roman a clef

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h. Sine qua noni. Vernacular

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I. Reticent: adj. reserved, no inclined to speak out.

Synonymso Taciturn

o Tight-lipped

o Uncommunicative

o Close-mouthed

o Hesitant

Antonymso Voluble

o Prolix

o Garrulous

o Loquacious

Phraseso Mum’s the word

o Run off at the mouth

o Cat got your tongue

II. Retribution: noun. Just payment for something—usually a punishment.

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Synonymso Requital

o Recompense

o Redress

o Compensation

o Satisfaction

o Retaliation

o Reprisal

o Restitution

o Vengeance

o Revenge

Phraseso One’s just desserts

o Pound of flesh

III. Retroactive: adj. Applying or referring to a period prior to enactment

Synonymso Retrospective

IV. Reverberate: verb. To resound, to echo again and again

Synonymso Rebound

o Recoil

o Ricochet

o Bounce back

o Snap back

o Resonate

o Rumble

o Boom

o Thunder

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Phraseso The recoil of a rifle

V. Revere: verb. To hold in great awe, esteem, or respect.

Synonymso Venerate

o Cherish

o Idolize

o Esteem

o Admire

o Honor

Antonymso Ridicule

o Revile

o Execrate

o Disparage

o Belittle

o Denigrate

Phraseso Hero worship

o Put someone on a pedestal

VI. Ritual: noun. A prescribed form, practice, or ceremony done regularly or practiced faithfully.

Synonymso Liturgy

o Ceremony

o Formalities

o Service

Phrases

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o Stand on ceremony

o Rite of passage

VII. Rudiment: noun. A basic principle, element, or skill

Synonymso Basics

o Fundamentals

o ABCs

o First principles

Phraseso A primer

o In an embryonic stage of development

VIII. Ruminate: verb. To ponder at length

Synonymso Masticate

o Mull over

o Reflect upon

o Deliberate

o Muse on

o Cogitate

Phraseso Put on one’s thinking cap

IX. Ruse: noun. An action or device designed to confuse or mislead.

Synonymso Stratagem

o Ploy

o Subterfuge

o Artifice

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o Gimmick

o Trick

Phraseso Red herring

X. Sabotage: verb and noun. V: to hamper, injure, or destroy maliciously. N: Damage or hindrance inflicted.

Synonymso Subvert

o Undermine

o Disrupt

o Hamstring

o Wreck

o Damage

o Subversion

o Treachery

Phraseso Throw a monkey wrench into the works

o Stab someone in the back

o Gum up the works

o A job action

XI. Sacrilegious: adj. wickedly disrespectful of sacred or revered things.

Synonymso Impious

o Blasphemous

o Ungodly

o Unholy

o Wicked

o Sinful

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o Immoral

o Reprobate

o Irreverent

o Iconoclastic

Antonymso Pious

o Reverent

o Godly

o Devout

XII. Salient: noun and adj. Adj: prominent or conspicuous, standing out. Noun: anything that protrudes beyond its surroundings.

Synonymso Protuberance

o Protrusion

o Bulge

o Bump

o Outstanding

o Noticeable

o Striking

o Pronounced

Antonymso Dent

o Depression

o Trough

o Cavity

o Hole

o Dip

o Inconspicuous

o Unobtrusive

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Phraseso In high relief

o Keep a low profile

o Salient trait or salient detail

XIII. Sanctimonious: adj. making a great but insincere show of being holy or righteous in order to impress others.

Synonymso Hypocritical

o Pietistic

o Self-righteous

o Canting

o Pompous

o Insincere

o Holier-than-thou

o Simon-pure

Antonymso Heartfelt

o Sincere

Phraseso A stuffed shirt

o A Tartuffe

XIV. Sanguine: adj. reddish or ruddy (like blood flowing in your cheeks).

Synonymso Rosy

o Rubicund

o Florid

o Flushed

o Glowing

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o Buoyant

o Sunny

o Bright

o Hopeful

Antonymso Pale

o Pallid

o Wan

o Pessimistic

o Despondent

o Bleak

o Gloomy

o Glum

Phraseso Pollyanna

o Prophet of doom

o Cassandra

XV. Satellite: noun. Natural or artificial body revolving around celestial boy of larger size. A country under the control or influence of a bigger, stronger country. Dependent.

Synonymso Spacecraft

o Appendage

o Protectorate

o Client

o Subordinate

o Subject

Antonymso Hegemony

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o Dominion

o Dominant

o Parent

o Predominant

o Principal

o Governing

Phraseso Sphere of influence

o Client state

o Mother country

o Parent organization

Enriching

I. Myth and Ritual

A.o Traditional

o Purport

o Cosmic

o Catastrophe

o Redemption

o Accretion

o Demythologize

o Rigorous

o Anonymous

o Communal

o Projection

o ultimate

o Aesthetic

o Colleague

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o Solidarity

o Societal

o Fanciful

o Anthropology

o Archetype

o Racist

o Prescribed

o Propagate

o Extended

o Collective

o Symbolic

o Primitive

o Embody

o Comparative

o Psyche

o Technological

B.o Balder (Norse)

o Quetzalcoatl (Mexican)

o Osiris (Egypt)

o Cu Chulainn (Irish)

o Shiva (Hindu)

o Marduk (Babylonian)

o Prometheus (Greek)

o Romulus (Roman)

o Siegfried (German)

II. A Verbal Division

Silver-tongued Tight-lipped

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Hard-nosed Flat-footed Hotheaded Openhanded Think-skinned Sharp-tongued Closemouthed Open-faced Light-fingered Tightfisted Light-headed Wide-eyed Hot-blooded

Word Parts (define the underlined words)

“Re”back, backwards, behindRecede: “Re” againRedo: “Re” very, completelyRevile: “Retro” backwards, behind, backRetrospect: “Sacr” “Sanct” Holy Sanctify: