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Vocabulary Unit 7

Vocabulary Unit 7. Austere. ( adj ) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury; simple, plain, harsh or sour in flavor Syn : unadorned, subdued Ant: luxurious, flamboyant. Crass. ( adj ) rude; unfeeling; stupid (in the sense of not thinking before speaking/acting)

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Vocabulary Unit 7

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 7

  2. Austere (adj) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury; simple, plain, harsh or sour in flavor • Syn: unadorned, subdued • Ant: luxurious, flamboyant

  3. Crass (adj) rude; unfeeling; stupid (in the sense of not thinking before speaking/acting) • Syn: vulgar, crude • Ant: refined, polished

  4. Disconcert (v) to confuse, to disturb the composure of • Syn: faze, perturb • Ant: relax, calm

  5. Grandiose (adj) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur; absurdly exaggerated • Syn: majestic, bombastic • Ant: simple, modest

  6. Infraction (n) breaking a law or obligation Syn: transgression, offense

  7. Prate (v) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion • Syn: chatter, blabber

  8. Restitution (n) the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage Syn: compensation, reimbursement

  9. Challenge Word: Debase (v) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate • Syn: corrupt, demean • Ant: elevate, uplift

  10. Challenge Word: Punctilious • (adj) very careful and exact; attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety • Syn: precise, exacting • Ant: careless, negligent

  11. Challenge Word: Stalwart • (adj) strong and sturdy, brave, resolute, valiant; (n) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position • Syn: intrepid, valiant • Ant: weak, irresolute

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