Vocabulary List 3-Mr. Romp

Question 1

vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical positionSynonyms – perpendicular, virtuousAntonyms – horizontal

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uprightl

Question 2

(v.) to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges Synonyms – (v.) scorch, char Antonyms – (v.) incinerate

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singe

Question 3

The quality of giving off light, brightness, glitterSynonyms – gloss, sheen, shinenyms – tarnish, dullness

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luster

Question 4

(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, bluntSynonyms – (adj.) total, out-and-out, utter

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downright

Question 5

To give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up toSynonyms – oblige, humor, coddle, pampertonyms – deny, refuse

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indulge

Question 6

An essential part; a voter who elects a representativeSynonyms – element, component, ingredient

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constituent

Question 7

To long for, to desiresynonyms – yearn, pine

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hanker

Question 8

To reach a high point of development; to end, climax Synonyms – conclude, terminateAntonyms – begin, initiate, kick off

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culminate

Question 9

a family of young animals, birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way

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brood

Question 10

To drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge onSynonyms –prod, provoke, spur onAntonyms – curb, check, restrain

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goad

Question 11

Mixed, of different kindsSynonyms – varied, assorted, motleytonyms – identical, uniform, homogeneous

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miscellaneous

Question 12

To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed synonyms – churn, simmer, stew

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seethe

Question 13

To establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm Syn-prove, validate, substantiateAnt – disprove, discredit, contradict

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verify

Question 14

a loafer, a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; to make a buzz sound; to speak in a dull tone

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drone

Question 15

Cross, complaining, irritable; contrary Synonyms – crabby, testy, Antonyms – agreeable, amiable, even-tempered

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peevish

Question 16

A public speech for a formal occasion snonyms – address

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oration

Question 17

To reach a high point of development; to end, climaxSyn – conclude, terminate, finish Ant– begin, initiate, kick off

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culminate

Question 18

One of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation

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unique

Question 19

Able to read and write; showing an excellent educ. having knowledge or training Syn- educated Ant – unlettered

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literate

Question 20

to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving Synonyms – (v.) emerge, surface, hover

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loom

Question 21

Full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved to action Synonyms – energetic Antonyms – (adj.) lifeless, dead, flat

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animated

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