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What is a synonym for committed a vengeful crime against his accuser?
What is a synonym for committed a vengeful crime against his accuser?
What is a synonym for a peaceful scene by the home fire?
What is a synonym for a peaceful scene by the home fire?
What is a synonym for a trash heap that would deface the view?
What is a synonym for a trash heap that would deface the view?
What is a synonym for began to hang downward in the extreme heat?
What is a synonym for began to hang downward in the extreme heat?
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What is a synonym for wears an insignia on his collar?
What is a synonym for wears an insignia on his collar?
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What is a synonym for refused to make the first advance?
What is a synonym for refused to make the first advance?
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What is a synonym for signed the accord that would end the fighting?
What is a synonym for signed the accord that would end the fighting?
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What is a synonym for so negligent in her duties?
What is a synonym for so negligent in her duties?
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What is a synonym for to treat the crime as a little mishap?
What is a synonym for to treat the crime as a little mishap?
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What is a synonym for picked up where the anecdote left off?
What is a synonym for picked up where the anecdote left off?
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What is an antonym for had committed a violent criminal act?
What is an antonym for had committed a violent criminal act?
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What is an antonym for the lovely conclusion of the symphony?
What is an antonym for the lovely conclusion of the symphony?
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What is an antonym for a house with a working air conditioner?
What is an antonym for a house with a working air conditioner?
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What is an antonym for a completely meaningless gesture?
What is an antonym for a completely meaningless gesture?
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What is an antonym for a wonderfully merciful person?
What is an antonym for a wonderfully merciful person?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
- Vindictive: Describes a person committed to seeking revenge; often associated with a vengeful mindset.
- Hearth: Refers to a fireplace or the floor area in front of it, symbolizing warmth and home.
- Mar: To spoil or damage something, particularly in a way that detracts from its appearance.
- Wilt: To become limp or droop as a result of heat or lack of water; commonly used to describe plants.
- Emblem: A symbol or insignia representing an idea, organization, or quality; signifies identity.
- Overture: An introduction or initiation of an action, often used in contexts to describe a proposal to start a relationship or negotiation.
- Pact: A formal agreement between two or more parties; often used to signify treaties or contracts.
- Lax: Characterized by being careless or negligent, particularly in carrying out responsibilities.
- Misdemeanor: A term used for minor crimes; less serious than felonies and often resulting in lighter penalties.
- Narrative: A story or account of events or experiences; can be fictional or factual.
Antonyms for Vocabulary Terms
- Misdemeanor: In contrast to minor offenses, refers to serious violent criminal acts.
- Overture: The initial proposals or beginnings; opposed to conclusions or final actions, such as in musical pieces.
- Hearth: Symbolizes warmth; an antonym can denote a space lacking such comfort, like a house without an air conditioner.
- Emblem: Representations that convey meaning; something void of significance can be described as a meaningless gesture.
- Vindictive: Opposite of being forgiving or merciful; describes individuals driven by a desire for revenge.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focusing on synonyms and antonyms suitable for 11th grade. Each question presents a word in context, challenging you to recall its meaning and related terms. Improve your language skills and expand your vocabulary with these flashcards.