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Understanding Vocabulary: Mock, Treat with Contempt, and Their Antonyms & Synonyms

This vocabulary lesson explores words related to mockery and contempt, including their synonyms and antonyms. Key terms such as "flout," "autonomy," "caveat," "vapid," "filch," "axiomatic," "extricate," "straitlaced," "fractious," and "scathing" are defined. The lesson highlights the importance of understanding these concepts in the context of self-governance, moral standards, and the nuances of language. Enhance your vocabulary and grasp the intricacies of these terms to enrich your communication skills.

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Understanding Vocabulary: Mock, Treat with Contempt, and Their Antonyms & Synonyms

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 5

  2. To mock Treat with contempt Antonyms Obey, honor Synonyms Scoff at, sneer at Definition

  3. Flout

  4. Self-government Political control Synonyms Home rule Antonyms: Dependence, subjection Definition

  5. Autonomy

  6. A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior Synonym: Admonition, word to the wise Definition

  7. Caveat

  8. Dull, uninteresting, tiresome Lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force Antonyms: Zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively Synonyms: Insipid, lifeless, colorless Definition

  9. Vapid

  10. To steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts Synonyms: Pilfer, purloin, swipe Definition

  11. Filch

  12. Self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule Antonym: Questionable, dubious, controversial Synonym Taken for granted Definition

  13. Axiomatic

  14. To free from entanglements or difficulties To remove with effort Synonyms: Disentangle, extract, disengage Antonyms: Enmesh, entangle, involve Definition

  15. Extricate

  16. Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct Prudish, puritanical Synonyms: Highly conventional, overly strict, stuffy Antonyms: Lax, loose, indulgent, permissive, dissolute Definition

  17. Straitlaced

  18. Tending to be troublesome Unruly, quarrelsome, contrary Unpredictable Antonyms: Docile, tractable, cooperative Synonyms: Refractory, recalcitrant, peevish Definition

  19. Fractious

  20. Bitterly severe, withering Causing great harm Synonyms: Searing, harsh, ferocious, savage Antonyms: Bland, mild Definition

  21. Scathing

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