Chapter 15 Vocab
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abrasive (adj)causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n) a substance used to smooth or polish
Synonyms: chafing, grating
Antonyms: smooth, polished
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acclimate(v)-to adapt to a new climate, enviornment, or situation
Synonyms: accustom, learn the ropes
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chagrin(n)-irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v) to cause such a feeling
Synonyms: vexation, mortification
Antonyms: jubilation, exultation
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complacent (adj)- self-satisfied; overly content
Synonyms: smug, pleased
Antonyms: discontented, chagrined
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concur(v)-to express agreement; approve
Synonyms: agree, assent
Antonyms: disagree, differ
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defamation(n)-slander or libel
Synonyms: vilification, calumny
Antonyms: salute, tribute
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explicate(v)-to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
Synonyms: clarify, elucidate
Antonyms: confuse, bewilder
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fracas(n)-a noisy quarrel or brawl
Synonyms: row, altercation
Antonyms: agreement, accord
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grotesque(adj)-unnatural, distorted; bizarre
Synonyms: fantastic, outlandish
Antonyms: appealing, attractive
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pandemonium (n)-a wild uproar, din, or commotion
Synonyms: chaos, tumult
Antonyms: order, calm
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raucous(adj)-disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
Synonyms: booisterous, clamorous
Antonyms: placid, tranquil
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receptive(adj)-open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
Synonyms: open-minded
Antonyms: narrow-minded, intolerant
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renounce(v)-to give up or resign something
Synonyms: repudiate, disown
Antonyms: retain, secure
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repress(v)-to hold back; to put down or check by force
Synonyms: subdue, curb
Antonyms: liberate, set loose
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Reticent(adj)-not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
Synonyms: taciturn, closemouthed
Antonyms: talkative, garrulous
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savory(adj)-tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
Synonyms: delectable, flavorful
Antonyms:distasteful, unpalatable
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somnolent(adj)-sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
Synonyms: groggy, soporific
Antonyms: alert, lively
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vehement(adj)-intense, forceful, powerful
Synonyms: emphatic, fierce
Antonyms: apathetic, lukewarm
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voluble(adj)-characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
Synonyms: loquacious, garrulous
Antonyms: uncommunicative, reticent
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zealous(adj)-eager, earnest, devoted
Synonyms: ardent, fervent
Antonyms: reluctant, unwilling
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