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Spelling and Vocabulary
Lesson 5
SPELLING
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abstain
adequate
barometer
boulevard
bouquet
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chaotic
crypt
efficient
environment
fibrous
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gullible
heifer
language
mileage
outrageous
16. sophomore
17. straighten
18. surveillance
VOCABULARY
19.
Word
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
critical (adj)
inclined to find fault with
fault-finding
complimentary
The judges at the Olympics have to be unusually critical to be able to determine a winner.
20.
Word
Definition
affluent (adj)
having an abundance of wealth
The pro-athlete lived in an affluent part of town.
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Synonym
rich
Word
Definition
Synonym
an overwhelming quantity; in the military,
barrage (n)
bombardment
a heavy barrier of artillery fire
In battle, our troops are exposed to a constant barrage from the enemy.
Antonym
poor
Antonym
none
22.
Word
Definition
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anguish (n)
excruciating, acute distress, suffering, pain
agony
delight
Christ cried out in anguish, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (from Psalm 22:1)
23.
Word
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
extraordinary
beyond what is ordinary or established;
phenomenal
common
(adj)
unusual
Daniel distinguished himself because he possessed an extraordinary spirit. (from Daniel 6:3)
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Word
Definition
cower (v)
to crouch, as in fear or shame
The abused dog cowered in fear when we approached him.
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Synonym
cringe
Definition
Synonym
a person who has custody or is entrusted
custodian (n)
caretaker
with guarding or maintaining a property
Mr. Kintigh was the custodian at Bob Jones Academy for many years.
Antonym
come forward
Antonym
none