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VOCABULARY WORKSHOP
  • Unit 12
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gauge (n.) and (v.)
  • Synonyms: (n.) a scale, rule, yardstick; (v.) to judge, assess; to guess


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rotate (v.)
  • Synonyms: to circle, twirl, spin; to change, switch


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flimsy (adj.)
  • Synonyms: thin, light, weak, rickety, feeble; shabby, shoddy
  • Antonyms: strong, sturdy, sound; convincing



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presentable (adj.)
  • Synonyms: suitable, proper, respectable, passable
  • Antonyms: shabby, improper, unfit, unacceptable



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abuse (n.) and (v.)
  • Synonyms: (n.) misuse, mistreatment; (v.) to harm, injure to insult
  • Antonyms: (n.) care, support; (v.) to cherish, honor, praise
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migrant (n.)
  • Synonyms: a traveler, nomad, drifter
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appliance (n.)
  • Synonyms: a device, utensil, contraption, gadget


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shred (n.) and (v.)
  • Synonyms: (n.) a scrap, a tatter, bit, fragment
  • Antonyms: (n.) a whole; (v.) to fix, mend, repair


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confirm (v.)
  • Synonyms: to verify, support, assure; to check
  • Antonyms: to deny, disprove; to cancel
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neutral (adj.)
  • Synonyms: uninvolved, uncommitted, impartial, open-minded; indefinite, vague
  • Antonyms: involved, committed, opinionated, heated; bold


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daze (v.) and (n.)
  • Synonyms: (v.) to numb, shock, astound, baffle, bewilder; (n.) a trance, stupor



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pitiless (adj.)
  • Synonyms: cold, merciless, heartless, unsparing, cruel
  • Antonyms: kindhearted, merciful, sympathetic