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Vocabulary Level EVocabulary Level EUnit 7
abhorabhorDEF = (v.) to regard with horror or
loathing; to hate deeplySYN = detest, despise, abominateANT = admire, cherish, respect, relish
WORD CONNECTION:We abHOR HORrible people.
Cubs and White SoxABHOR each other!
Most people ABHOR the
horrific actions of Adolf Hitler.
amendamendDEF = (v.) to change in a formal way; to
change for the betterSYN = modify, improve, correctWORD CONNECTION:to MEND = to FIX
We can add AMENDMENTS to the Constitution to
improve our society.
buffetbuffetDEF = (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike
repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one’s way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow
SYN = (v.) to batter, thump, pummel
chaoschaosDEF = (n.) great confusions, disorderSYN = anarchy, turmoil, pandemoniumANT = order, regularity, tranquility
During a riot or after an earthquake there can be much
CHAOS.
commodiouscommodiousDEF = (adj.) roomy, spaciousSYN = comfortable, ample, capaciousANT = cramped, claustrophobic,
insufficient The inside a limousine is very COMMODIOUS.
THINK – “WIDE OPEN SPACES”
corrosivecorrosiveDEF = (adj.) eating away gradually,
acidlike; bitterly sarcasticSYN = caustic, mordant, spitefulANT = bland, mild, amiable
Rust is corrosive to metal, like on this
car.
discerndiscernDEF = (v.) to see clearly, recognizeSYN = perceive, detect, distinguishANT = overlook
In a line up, a witness is asked to DISCERN which
of the suspects is the guilty one.
A detective uses clues to DISCERN the truth.
extantextantDEF = (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lostSYN = surviving, in existenceANT = extinct, defunct, vanished
WORD CONNECTION:EXtant = EXists
These people are cancer survivors. They faced illness,
but are still EXTANT.
The bald eagle is endangered, but it
is still EXTANT because of
protective laws.
implicateimplicateDEF = (v.) to involve in; to connect with or
be related toSYN = incriminate, entangleANT = absolve, exculpate
WORD CONNECTION:IMPLIcate = to IMPLY that someone is involvedImplicate = to “point the finger” at
someone
interinterDEF = (v.) to bury, commit to the earth;
to consign to oblivionANT = unearth, exhume
SILLY CONNECTION:Voice with Southern Accent:“I’m gonna put this seed ‘INTER’ the ground!”
When someone
passes away, they are often
INTERRED in a cemetery.
implicateimplicate abhorabhor commodiouscommodious
SYNONYMS:1. It’s amazing! The bathroom of our new
home is more comfortable than the living room in our old apartment!
2. I wouldn’t say that I detest housework, but I do avoid it whenever I can.
3. The guilty expression on the suspects face clearly incriminated him in the murder and caused the police to be suspicious.
chaoschaos corrosivecorrosive interinter
COMPLETING THE SENTENCES:1. I usually love to garden, but this year I
haven’t yet had a chance to ___________________ my seeds and bulbs.
2.Rebecca’s _________________ personality had a destructive effect on the Book Club because nobody wanted to be mocked and ridiculed by her.
3.In the ________________ after Hurricane Katrina many people were homeless and in need of basic necessities.
amendamend discerndiscern extantextantbuffetbuffet
COMPLETING THE SENTENCES:1. Because of the H1N1 flu outbreak, the grade
school had to ______________ their attendance policy to allow for more absences per quarter.
2.During the sudden thunderstorm, our small tent was severely _____________ by the wind and rain.
3. It is sometimes hard to ______________ the difference between people who have ambition and people who are greedy.
4.Although the panda bear is currently _______________, if no further protection measures are taken, it may be an extinct species very soon.
martinetmartinetDEF = (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler
for the rulesSYN = taskmaster, slave driver
obviateobviateDEF = (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to
remove, dispose ofSYN = preclude, forestall, ward off
Vaccinations OBVIATE
illness. They PREVENT
people from getting sick.
Deodorant OBVIATES body odor.
renegaderenegadeDEF = (n.) one who leaves a group; a
deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox
SYN = (n.) turncoat, defectorANT = (n.) loyalist, patriot
Benedict Arnold was a RENEGADE. He turned into a TRAITOR against
the American revolutionaries.
reprehensiblereprehensibleDEF = (adj.) deserving blame or
punishmentSYN = objectionable, blameworthyANT = commendable, blamelessHitler’s
REPREHENSIBLE deserved severe
punishment.
Michael Vick’s REPREHENSIBLE treatment of dogs
deserved punishment.
sombersomberDEF = (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or
melancholy in spiritSYN = mournful, dismalANT = bright, sunny, cheerful
squalidsqualidDEF = (adj.) filthy, wretched, debasedSYN = dingy, foul, vileANT = neat, exalted, lofty
turbulentturbulentDEF = (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent;
stormySYN = tumultuous, unruly, agitatedANT = calm, placid, tranquil, still
WORD CONNECTION:When an airplane experiencesTURBULENCE, it is a BUMPY, TURBULENTflight.
Turbulent Skies
vociferousvociferousDEF = (adj.) loud and noisy; compelling
attentionSYN = clamorous, uproariousANT = quiet, soft-spoken, muted
WORD CONNECTION:We can be VOCIFEROUSwhen our VOICE is LOUD.
voluminousvoluminousDEF = (adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great lengthsSYN = bulky, massive, plentifulANT = meager, brief, succinct
WORD CONNECTION:
Something VOLUMINOUS
has a LARGE VOLUME.
Voluminous hair
Voluminous (MASSIVE) Mountain
An encyclopedia
is a VOLUMINOUS reference
tool.
waivewaive
DEF = (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarilySYN = decline, relinquish, forgoANT = claim, accept
WORD CONNECTION:Think – “to waive (wave) away with your hand”
“Never mind”