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The pre-schoolers like to ______ about on the playground.
gambol
When father died, Jake had the ____ of running the farm.
onus
Bob _______ the classified ads every day to try to find a part-time job.
perused
Antonym of sincerity; genuineness is called _____.
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A synonym for diverse; varied is _____.
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The teacher was a ________ who never made exceptions to the rules.
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A synonym for conclusion is _____.
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Antonym of microscopic is _____.
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Antonym of distant; delayed is _____.
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She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to ____ from her lips.
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A synonym for scheme; plot is _____.
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A synonym for astonished is _____.
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Antonym of original; fresh is _____.
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A synonym for essence is _____.
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A synonym for immature is _____.
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A synonym for silly is _____.
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Antonym of urban is _____.
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A synonym for shrewd; intelligent is _____.
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When the electronics store saw the ______ abuse of the game system, they refused to grant a refund.
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A synonym for condemn, reproach is _____.
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A synonym for indisputable; apparent is _____.
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John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the _____.
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A synonym for selective is _____.
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The ______ of the church bell told the town that Gertrude had passed away.
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Antonym of fatuous; inane is _____.
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Antonym of acrid is _____.
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Antonym of practical is _____.
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A synonym for aversion is _____.
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A synonym for taint; corrupt is _____.
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A synonym for justify is _____.
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Some Buddhist monks ______ themselves in protest of the government's policies.
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Antonym of obtuse; fatuous is _____.
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Sue's face _____ when she saw the charred remains of her house.
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Antonym of sensible; wise is _____.
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A synonym for pithy; taciturn is _____.
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Antonym of devious; pious is _____.
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A synonym for insincerity; sham is _____.
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A synonym for disparaging; derogatory is _____.
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Only a few students understood the ________ explanation of the theory.
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Ginger could not stand the _____ of the girls in the fashion clique.
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A synonym for play; caper, rollick is _____.
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The priest accused them of _____ for worshipping a statue.
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A synonym for rise; emerge is _____.
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A synonym for absurd; illusionary is _____.
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The boy tried to ________ his absence from school.
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Antonym of innocent; virtuous is _____.
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Antonym of tactlessness is _____.
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A synonym for sagacious is _____.
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Sue accused her friend of being a ______ because he refused to go to the doctor despite his broken toes.
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A synonym for explain; clarify is _____.
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A synonym for overbearing; arrogant; masterful is _____.
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A synonym for studious; assiduous is _____.
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A synonym for caricature; burlesque; lampoon is _____.
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Antonym of praise; applaud is _____.
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Antonym of homogeneous; similar is _____.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Gambol: To play or frolic; associated with joyful movement.
- Onus: A burden or responsibility; used in the context of obligation.
- Perused: To read or examine something carefully and thoroughly.
- Affectation: Insincerity or artificiality; an expression of false display.
- Heterogeneous: Composed of different kinds; diverse in nature.
- Martinet: A strict disciplinarian; someone who enforces rules rigidly.
- Denouement: The final resolution or outcome of a story or plot.
- Macroscopic: Visible to the naked eye; not microscopic.
- Imminent: About to happen; imminent events are near.
- Emanate: To flow out or emit; often refers to expressions or feelings.
Synonyms and Antonyms
- Machination: A scheme or plot, often with a secretive or wicked intention.
- Agape: Astonished, often with mouth open in shock or surprise.
- Hackneyed: Lacking originality; overused or clichéd.
- Quiddity: The essence or inherent nature of something.
- Callow: Immature or inexperienced; often related to youth.
- Fatuous: Silly, foolish, or lacking in intelligence.
- Bucolic: Relating to the countryside; rural in nature.
- Sagacious: Shrewd or having good judgment; wise in decision-making.
Contextual Sentences
- Patent: The electronics store declined a refund due to clear evidence of abuse.
- Caveat: A warning or caveat that individuals may ignore in confidence.
- Eclectic: Approaching something with a diverse or varied selection.
- Knell: The sound of a church bell marking a significant event or loss.
- Sapient: Possessing wisdom and sound judgment, opposite of foolishness.
- Redolent: Having a strong pleasant scent; opposite of acrid.
Additional Vocabulary
- Antipathy: A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
- Adulterate: To make something impure by adding inferior substances.
- Rationalize: To explain or justify one's actions or feelings.
- Immolate: To sacrifice, often in a dramatic or ritualistic way.
- Peccadillo: A small sin or fault; minor wrongdoing.
- Blanched: To turn pale, often from shock or fear.
Literary Terms
- Chimerical: Something that is absurd or fantastical; imaginary.
- Masochist: A person who derives pleasure from their own pain or suffering.
- Elucidate: To make something clear or explain thoroughly.
- Imperious: Assuming power or authority without justification; domineering.
- Sedulous: Diligent, showing dedication and care in one's work.
- Parody: A humorous imitation of a work or style, often exaggerating for comedic effect.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary words 6 to 10 from the Inman Flashcards. This quiz covers synonyms, antonyms, and sentence usage to enhance your understanding of these vocabulary terms. Perfect for pre-schoolers and language learners.
