Vocab lesson 7 words 11-20
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emilyasinger on January 26, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 catholic | universal, all-inclusive, all-embracing, comprehensive; specifically, broad-minded, tolerant. SYN: open-minded, ecumenical, latitudinarian ANT: bigoted, biased, dogmatic, parochial |
| objurgation | a harsh rebuke, vehement scolding or denunciation SYN: reproof, upbraiding, vilification, vituperation |
| effusive | gushing, overflowing, overly demonstrative, expressing emotion in an excessive or unrestrained manner SYN: effusive, profuse, ebullient, rhapsodic, ANT: undemonstrative, reserved, reticent, taciturn, laconic |
| umbrage | offense, resentment SYN: displeasure, irritation, indignation and pique |
| vicissitude | a change, variation SYN: alternation, fluctuation, and mutation |
| contentious | argumentative, quarrelsome, ready and eager to argue, bicker, or debate SYN: litigious, pugnacious, belligerent, and bellicose ANT: obliging, civil, tolerant, amicable, benevolent |
| obeisance | a gesture of respect or submission, or attitude of respect and submission SYN: deference, homage, adoration, reverence |
| assiduous | hardworking, industrious; done with persistent, careful, and untiring attention SYN: diligent, painstaking, unremitting, and indefatigable ANT: lazy, shiftless, indolent, languid, phlegmatic, and otiose |
| duplicity | deceit, cunning, double-dealing, hypocritical deception SYN: trickery, fraud, guile, chicanery, casuistry and mendacity |
| insouciant | carefree, nonchalant, lightheartedly unconcerned or indifferent, free from worry or anxiety |
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