Lesson III Vocab Flashcards
1
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Edifice
A
A large, elaborate structure; an imposing building
Syn: fortress
Ant: hovel
2
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Ambidextrous
A
Equally skillful with either hand
3
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Belated
A
Delayed
Syn: tardy, late
Ant: timely
4
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Animate
A
To give life or motion to
Syn: enliven, encourage, excite
Ant: quell
5
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Knead
A
To work with dough or clay
Syn: squeeze, rub, press
6
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Chauvinist
A
One having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion and displaying contempt for other countries, opposite sex, or other beliefs
7
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Egalitarian
A
Promoting equal rights for all people
Ant: elitist
8
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Berserk
A
In a state of violent or destructive rage
Ant: placid, complacent
9
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Ostentatious
A
Marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display
Syn: grandiose
Ant: unobtrusive, bland
10
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Delude
A
To mislead, to fool
Syn: deceive
Ant: enlighten
