vocab list 15

Question 1

Prominent

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Definition: very noticeable or obvious Part of Speech: adjective Synonym: conspicuous; clear Antonym: inconspicuous

Question 2

Autonomy

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: independence Synonym: self-rule; license; Antonym: subordination sovereignty

Question 3

Gustatory

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: relating to the sense of taste

Question 4

chthonian

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pertaining to the underworld: dwelling in or beneath the surface of the earth Part of Speech: adjective

Question 5

Extirpate

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Definition: to root out or eradicate: to destroy completely Part of Speech: verb Synonym: expunge: uproot Antonym: generate, propagate

Question 6

Coagulate

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Definition: to change or be changed from liquid into a thickened or solid mass Part of Speech: verb Synonym: congeal; solidify; curdle Antonym: liquefy

Question 7

Puissance

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: power; might Synonym: strength; vigor Antonym: frailty; weakness

Question 8

Appellation

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: name, title, or designation Synonym: denomination; classification

Question 9

Peripatetic

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition traveling, especially by foot Synonym: ambulant; vagabond Antonym: stationary nomadic

Question 10

Misanthrope

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Definition: one who hates or mistrusts humankind Part of Speech: noun Antonym: Samaritan

Question 11

Tutelary

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: pertaining to guardianship Synonym: custodial, guardian

Question 12

Scion

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: descendent; heir synonym: successor: progeny Antonym: predecessor, ancestor

Question 13

Jurisprudence

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: the science, philosophy, and application of the law

Question 14

Supercilious

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: contemptuous; arrogant Synonym: haughty; condescending Antonym: modest; humble conceited.

Question 15

Malevolent

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: having ill will, wishing harm; evil Synonym: malicious; sinister Antonym: benevolent menacing