Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 8 Synonyms
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ChenShiMing on November 9, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 assurance | Syn. promise, sureness, poise, self-possession |
| asylum | syn: sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge |
| console | syn: (v) soothe, solace, alleviate |
| dilate | syn: enlarge, expand, swell, prolong |
| dross | syn: rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum |
| dwindle | syn: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out |
| flippant | syn: frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent |
| immunity | syn: exemption, impunity |
| institute | syn: (v) found, bring about, (n) academy |
| liability | syn: handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback |
| preposterous | syn: nonsensical, absurd, incredible |
| pugnacious | syn: argumentative, combative, belligerent |
| rabid | syn: fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk, |
| realm | syn: domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction |
| rejuvenate | syn: revitalize, renew |
| remunerate | syn: compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit |
| sparse | syn: thin, scanty, few and far between |
| sterling | syn: first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure. |
| venture | syn: (n) gamble, (v) try, chance, undertake |
| warp | syn: (v) bend, distort, misshape, (n) irregularity |
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