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Delve into the rich meanings of words in Vocabulary Unit 12B, featuring terms like 'irreverent,' 'lithe,' 'venomous,' and more. Discover their synonyms and antonyms, and learn how to use each word in context. Enhance your vocabulary with clear definitions, sentence examples, and related word clouds. This unit emphasizes not just the meanings but the nuances that shape how we understand these words in everyday language. Ideal for students or anyone looking to broaden their linguistic skills!
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1. irreverent 2. laborious 3. lithe 4. maltreat 5. ponder 6. subversive 7. synthetic 8. temperate 9. venomous 10. wily UNIT 12B VOCAB WORDS
adjmild, moderate; balanced, mellow, fair__synonyms: gentle, reasonableAntonyms: violent, stormy temperate
adjbending easily, limber; flexible__synonyms: agile, nimbleAntonyms: awkward, stiff lithe
adjsly, shrewd, cunning, clever, tricky__synonyms: sneaky, deceptive Antonyms: honest, straightforward wily
Vto abuse, use roughly or crudely; misuse, mistreat, harm_synonyms: damage, injure Antonyms:cherish, protect maltreat
adjdisrespectful; profane; flippant__synonyms: rude, insolentAntonyms: polite, respectful irreverent
vto consider carefully, reflect on; think over, contemplate_synonyms: deliberate, meditateAntonyms: ignore, neglect ponder
adjintended to undermine or overthrow; treasonous, traitorous__synonyms: rebellious, destructiveAntonyms: loyal, obedient subversive
adjnot easy; requiring hard work; difficult, strenuous__synonyms:arduous, strenuousAntonyms:easy, undemanding laborious
adjpoisonous, spiteful, mean; malicious__synonyms:vicious, vindictiveAntonyms:kind, considerate venomous
adjmade or put together by people; artificial__synonyms:fabricated, unnaturalAntonyms: genuine, natural synthetic
1. The burly linebacker was as __________ and agile as a ballet dancer.2. It was only after we had rushed the child to the emergency room that we learned he’d been bitten by a ___________ spider.3. I need time to _________ all of my options before deciding how to spend the summer.4. The candidate pledged to shut down any factory or manufacturing plan found to __________ workers.5. The fur trappers of colonial North America were known to be ____________ traders. SENTENCES
6. It is impossible to have a __________ discussion with a hotheaded person. 7. The student’s __________ comments show a lack of respect for people in authority.8. The underground movement circulated ________ pamphlets that criticized the government.9. After cleaning the gutters, we moved on to the _________ task of raking and bagging the leaves.10. Sometimes a jeweler can detect the difference between an expensive _________ gem and a natural stone. SENTENCES CONT.
Word Cloud insolent profane flippantderisivecontemptuous mockingrude cocky sassy out-of-line impioustongue-in-cheek unholy irreverent
Synthetic 1. What is a product that is man made?2. What type of product can replace a natural substance?3. What is a jewel that is created by man? Quiz Show Style Questions