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Enhancing Vocabulary: Key Terms and Their Meanings

This comprehensive guide explores essential vocabulary words and their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms. Each term is carefully defined to provide clarity and understanding. For instance, 'abate' refers to lowering one's reputation, while 'abomination' signifies something deeply disliked. Additional terms such as 'cajole,' 'demur,' and 'deterrent' are presented alongside their contexts. Perfect for students and language enthusiasts, this resource not only enriches one's vocabulary but also develops critical language skills.

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Enhancing Vocabulary: Key Terms and Their Meanings

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  1. Applied Vocabulary List 3

  2. Abase (v.) • To reduce or lower in reputation • Synonyms – degrade, shame, put down, humble • Antonyms – raise, uplift, honor, dignify

  3. Abomination (n.) • Anything greatly disliked; a shameful action • Synonyms – obscenity, horror, disgust, disgrace • Antonyms – joy, pleasure, admiration, satisfaction

  4. Allot (v.) • To distribute by portion; parcel out • Synonyms – assign, allocate, dole out, dispense • Antonyms – withhold, retain, deny, refuse

  5. Blatant (adj.) • Very obvious • Synonyms – flagrant, unmistakable, glaring • Antonyms – subtle, unnoticeable, hidden

  6. Cajole (v.) • To persuade by flattery or promises • Synonyms – coax, sweet-talk, entice • Antonyms – threaten, force, coerce

  7. Demur (v.) • Take exception to • Synonyms – object, protest, disagree • Antonyms – agree, consent, accept

  8. Detrimental (adj.) • Damaging, harmful • Synonyms – unfavorable, dangerous, injurious • Antonyms – beneficial, advantageous

  9. Façade (n.) • A false or artificial appearance • Synonyms – mask, disguise, cover

  10. Garble (v.) • To confuse unintentionally • Synonyms – jumble, distort, muddle • Antonyms – make clear, clarify, straighten out

  11. Hyperbole (n.) • An obvious or intentional exaggeration • Synonyms – overstatement, magnification • Antonyms – understatement, underestimation

  12. Iconoclast (n.) • A person who attacks cherished beliefs and traditions • Synonyms – dissenter, rebel, nonconformist, revolutionary

  13. Insidious (adj.) • Seductive, but harmful, cunningly deceitful • Synonyms – sinister, menacing, crafty, treacherous • Antonyms – upright, straightforward, sincere, honest

  14. Lethargic (adj.) • Drowsy; sluggish • Synonyms – lazy, inert, tired, weary • Antonyms – energetic, active, alert

  15. Onerous (adj.) • Troublesome; causing hardship • Synonyms – burdensome, difficult, arduous, painful • Antonyms – easy, simple, effortless

  16. Pedantic (adj.) • Overly concerned with little details • Synonyms – finicky, nitpicking, fussy, meticulous • Antonyms – general, comprehensive, vague

  17. Profuse (adj.) • Abundant; in great amount • Synonyms – generous, bountiful, teeming, prolific • Antonyms – scanty, skimpy, sparse, meager

  18. Rapport (n.) • A harmonious relation; connection • Synonyms – understanding, empathy, fellowship • Antonyms – misunderstanding, conflict, dissention

  19. Sporadic (adj.) • Happening at irregular intervals in time • Synonyms – spotty, scattered, occasional, infrequent • Antonyms – continuous, regular, steady, constant

  20. Transient (adj.) • Lasting only a short time • Synonyms – temporary, brief, momentary • Antonyms – permanent, long-lasting, perpetual

  21. Turgid (adj.) • Swollen, overflowing • Synonyms – puffy, bloated, inflated • Antonyms – shrunken, contracted

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