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VOCABULARY WORKSHOP
  • Unit 9
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cherish (v.)
  • Synonyms: to treasure, hold dear, honor; to prize, preserve
  • Antonyms: to hate, despise, dishonor; to neglect



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displace (v.)
  • Synonyms: to uproot, expel, evict, dislodge
  • Antonyms: to settle, plant, install




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brisk (adj.)
  • Synonyms: quick, active, peppy; refreshing, nippy
  • Antonyms: slow, dull, sluggish
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downfall (n.)
  • Synonyms: collapse, ruin
  • Antonyms: triumph, success
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poll (n.) or (v.)
  • Synonyms: (n.) an election; a survey, tally (v.) to interview, tally up
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estimate (v.) and (n.)
  • Synonyms: (v.) to figure, judge; (n.) a calculation, opinion


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considerate (adj.)
  • Synonyms: thoughtful, kind, giving, gracious
  • Antonyms: thoughtless, self-centered, selfish
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identical (adj.)
  • Synonyms: matching
  • Antonyms: unlike, different, opposite


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improper (adj.)
  • Synonyms: incorrect, wrong; impolite, unsuitable, rude
  • Antonyms: proper, right; appropriate, polite



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soothe (v.)
  • Synonyms: to quiet, pacify; to comfort, relieve
  • Antonyms: to excite, upset; to hurt, worsen


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vicinity (n.)
  • Synonyms: neighborhood, area, surroundings


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humiliate (v.)
  • Synonyms: to shame, disgrace, dishonor, embarrass
  • Antonyms: to honor, applaud, praise