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Vocabulary List 2
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Accelerate
To increase in speed.
Synonyms: hasten, expedite, quickenAntonyms: slacken, slow, delay
You need to accelerate your pace if you want to finish the race.
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To stir forcefully or keep in motion
to disturb or excite
to stir up political, civil, or industrial unrest.
Synonyms: provoke, shake, arouse
Antonyms: soothe, pacify, placate
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Clarify
to make clear or understandable
Illustrations can often clarify a subject better than words.
Synonyms: explain, elucidate, illuminate
Antonyms: confuse, muddle, obfuscate
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To turn aside; to get off the main subject in talking or writing.
Synonyms: deviate, stray, rambleAntonyms: focus, conform
In order to make classes more interesting, Mr. Kotter will sometimes digress from the topic by telling a humorous story.
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To call forth; to bring out
Synonyms: elicit, summon, suggestAntonyms: suppress, repress, quell
Freddie’s prolonged illness evoked considerable concern among his classmates.
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Fortitude
Courage or strength in the face of danger or difficulties
Synonyms: endurance, resolution, resilience
Antonyms: weakness, timidity, cowardice
Mary showed great fortitude in caring for her dying mother.
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Jeer
To speak or shout derisively at someone; to abuse vocally
Synonyms: ridicule, deride, taunt, mock
Antonyms: applaud, compliment
It is not polite to jeer at the mistakes our friends make.
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Nautical
Pertaining to sailors, ships, and sailing.
Synonyms: marine, naval, maritime
The old sailor told fascinating stories from his nautical life.
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To use noisy or violent language; (n) violent or extravagant speech or writing.
Synonyms: bluster, rave, rail; outburst, tiradeAntonyms: cajole, charm
My mom went on a rant because I was playing video games instead of doing my homework.
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Having no real value or chance of success; having or showing an excessively high regard for one’s self, looks possessions, ability; conceited.
Synonyms: empty, futile, fruitless; proud, egotistical
Antonyms: effective, successful; modest, humble
She made some vain promises that she had no intention of fulfilling.
“You’re so vain; I bet you think this song is about you, don’t you?”