5 Cards A Day

Question 1

Amalgamate

Answer 1

V. Combine; unite in one body.
The union will attempt to amalgamate their groups into one national body.
Antonym:

Question 2

Analogous

Answer 2

adj; comparable.
Actors exploring the classic text often improvise, working through an analogous situation closer to their own experience: for example, to explore the balcony scene in romeo and Juliet, they may improvise a doorstep “goodnight” scene between a newly met boy and girl.

Question 3

Anarchy

Answer 3

N. Absence of governing body; state of disorder.
The assassination of the leaders led to a period of anarchy.
Antonym: order,peace.

Question 4

Approbation

Answer 4

N. Approval
Wanting her parents’ regard, she looked for some sign of their approbation.
Antonym: disapproval

Question 5

Appropriate

Answer 5

V. Acquire; take possession of for one’s own use.
The ranch owners appropriated the lands that originally been set aside for Indians use.
Antonym: