English 9 - vocab list 11 Flashcards
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accolade
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n. an expression of approval; a special acknowledgement or praise
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accolade
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syn: award, distinction, kudos
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accolade
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ant: denunciation, rebuke
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acrimony
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n. bitter, sharp hostility, especially in speech
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acrimony
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syn: belligerent, caustic
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acrimony
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ant: pleasant, mild
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angst
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n. a feeling of anxiety or apprehension
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angst
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syn: worry, trepidation
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angst
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ant: calm, confident
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anomaly
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n. someone or something that deviates from the normal or common form, order or rule; abnormality
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anomaly
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syn: unique, outlier
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anomaly
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ant: common, expected
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avant-garde
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n. a group that creates or promotes innovative or unconventional ideas in a given field.
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avant-garde
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syn: novel, trailblazer
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avant-garde
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ant: conventional
