Vocab. Unit 8 Synonyms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 assurance | promise, sureness, poise, self-possession |
| asylum | sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge |
| console | soothe, solace, alleviate |
| dilate | enlarge, expand, swell, prolong |
| dross | rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum |
| dwindle | decrease, shrink, fade, peter out |
| flippant | frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent |
| immunity | exemption, impunity |
| institute | found, bring about; academy |
| liability | handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback |
| preposterous | nonsensical, absurd, incredible |
| pugnacious | argumentative, combative, belligerent |
| rabid | fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk |
| realm | domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction |
| rejuvenate | reviatlize, renew |
| remunerate | compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit |
| sparse | thin, scanty, few and far between |
| sterling | first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure |
| venture | gamble; try, chance, undertake |
| warp | bend, distort, misshape; irregularity |
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