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The Importance of Being Earnest
Vocabulary Set Two
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Review set one words
• languid sententious contempt
• invalid cynical indignation
• earnest delicate
• lax disposition
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trivet
• The trivet supported the pan over the fire.
• Since ovens had not been invented yet, pioneers used trivets to hold large cast iron pots they used for cooking in the fireplace.
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trivet
• Definition: an iron tripod placed over a fire for a cooking pot or kettle to stand on
• POS: Noun
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patronize
• The young lawyer was determined not to be put down or patronized by her superiors.
• The students were tired and frustrated with the professor’s patronizing remarks.
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patronize
• Definition: to behave in an offensively condescending manner
• POS: verb
• Synonyms: scornful, disdainful, uppity
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apoplexy
• The crew members tried in vain to revive the captain, but he was dead due to apoplexy.
• After examining the the condition of the brain, the coroner determined death was caused by apoplexy.
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apoplexy
• Definition: a sudden, usually marked loss of bodily function due to rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel.
• POS: Noun
• Synonym: stroke, seizure
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loathe
The household chores I loathe the most are dusting and laundry.
I loathe the man who stole my brand new car and wrecked it.
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loathe
• Definition: to fill intense dislike or disgust
• POS: Verb
• Synonyms: hate, despise, resent• Antonyms: love, admire, accept
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surmise
• When my next door neighbor’s son ate four peanut butter sandwiches, I could only surmise he was hungry.
• Since Bob and Mary are both book addicts, we jokingly surmise the couple met in a library.
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surmise
• Definition: suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
• POS: Verb
• Synonyms: suspect, infer, conclude• Antonyms: fact, proof, truth
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utilitarian
• She traded in her sporty little coupe for a utilitarian station wagon.
• The design of her house was rather utilitarian. I personally prefer a style that is more decorative than utilitarian.
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utilitarian
• Definition: designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
• POS: Adjective
• Synonyms: functional, sensible, efficient• Antonyms: impractical, decrative
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demeanor
• His demeanor is usually cranky before his morning coffee.
• A jury may consider a witness's demeanor on the stand in determining the witness's credibility.
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demeanor
• Definition: the way a person behaves toward other people
• POS: Noun
• Synonym: attitude, behavior, conduct
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vacillate
• I had for a time vacillated between teaching and journalism.
• Unable to decide on which restaurant to enter, she vacillated for hours before opting for Italian.
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vacillate
• Definition: alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
• POS: Verb
• Synonyms: hesitate, conflicted, undecided• Antonyms: stay, hold, persist
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debonair
• On the day of his wedding, my brother looked debonair in his tuxedo.
• With his dirty hair and rumpled clothing, the homeless man looked far from debonair.
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debonair
• Definition: confident, stylish, and charming
• POS: Adjective
• Synonyms: sophisticated, refined, elegant• Antonyms: awkward, clumsy
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hypocrisy
• Definition: a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
• POS: Noun• Synonyms: fraud, deception, dishonesty• Antonym: sincere, honest, trustworthy
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hypocrisy
• To say you are concerned, and yet fail to act can only be hypocrisy.
• It's hypocritical for him to encourage his children not to smoke while he is puffing away on a cigarette.