lesson 7&8 vocab syn, ant
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 adroit | proficient, unskilled |
| macroscopic | large, microscopic |
| fatuous | silly, sane |
| ferret | ransack, hide |
| affectation | phony, modesty |
| dichotomy | half, whole |
| callow | rookie, experience |
| laconic | brief, rambling |
| quiddity | basic, unimportant |
| patent | obvious, hidden |
| peccadillo | misdemeanor (minor offense), felony |
| sagacious | knowledgeable, foolish |
| rationalize | explain, accept |
| immolate | sacrifice by fire |
| gambol | frolic (prank), trod |
| recondite | obscure (unclear), apparent (clear) |
| agape | astonished, indifferent (uncaring) |
| martinet | tyrant (strict ruler) |
| hackneyed | trite (overused), original |
| quagmire | dilemma, solution |
| censure | condemn (criticize), applaud |
| neologism | new word |
| olfactory | involving scent |
| deride | ridicule, praise |
| grotesque | distorted, reasonable |
| gibe | scorn, respect |
| imperious | overbearing, helpless |
| carcinogen | cancer causing |
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