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SLoB Chapters 1-9 Vocab Flashcards

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Imbecile

A

A stupid person; stupid; idiotic
Synonym: Asinine
Antonym: Smart

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Carousing

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To make merry, often with alcohol
Synonym: Booze; Frolic
Antonym: Grieve

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Oblivious

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Unaware; ignorant
Synonym: Absent
Antonym: Aware

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Unperturbed

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Unruffled
Synonym: Calm
Antonym: Anxious

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Brazen

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Bold; without shame
Synonym: Audacious
Antonym: Meek

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Beseeching

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Begging
Synonym: Implore
Antonym: Give

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Pious

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Devoutly religious
Synonym: Spiritual
Antonym: Atheist

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Blaspheme

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Curse
Synonym: Swear
Antonym: Godliness

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Ambitious

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Having or showing a strong desire or determination to succeed
Synonym: Arden
Antonym: Lazy

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Oblivious

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Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Synonym: absent
Antonym: aware

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Crevice

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Crack
Synonym: Cranny
Antonym: Closing

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Consignment

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Entrusting
Synonym: Assignment
Antonym: Detention

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Solace

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Comfort; peace
Synonym: alleviation
Antonym: discord

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Speculating

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Thinking deeply; theorizing
Synonym: brainstorm
Antonym: neglect

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Consternation

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Feeling of anxiety or dismay at unexpected things.
Synonym: alarm
Antonym: satisfaction

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Meander

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Wander; zig-zag
Synonym: extravagate, be all over the map
Antonym: go direct

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Naïve

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Childlike; trusting
Synonym: gullible
Antonym: experienced

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Unassuming

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Shy
Synonym: backward
Antonym: presumptuous

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Bristled

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Upset; excited
Synonym: be angry
Antonym: be calm

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Righteous

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Morally right; justifiable
Synonym: angelic
Antonym: sinful

21
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Indignation

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Anger
Synonym: exasperation
Antonym: glee

22
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Eclectic

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Comprehensive; general
Synonym: broad
Antonym: narrow

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Presumptuous

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Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
Synonym: Brazen
Antonym: Humble

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