List 7 - Ms. Tabone's Classroom!

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MANIFEST
adjective
readily perceived by the eye or the understanding;
evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
Synonyms – glaring, palpable
Antonym - hidden
NONCHALANT
adjective
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His
nonchalant manner infuriated me.
Synonyms – aloof, mellow
Antonym - biased
OBLIVIOUS
adjective
unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of
or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
Synonyms – inattentive, unfamiliar
Antonym - aware
PERMEATE
verb (used with object)
to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine
permeated the room.
Synonyms – invade, seep
Antonym - dehydrate
QUAGMIRE
noun
an area of miry or boggy ground whose surface yields
under the tread; a bog.
Synonyms – dilemma, entanglement
Antonym - solution
RECIPROCATE
verb (used with object)
to give, feel, etc., in return.
Synonyms – repay, retaliate
Antonym - keep
SPECULATIVE
adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by
speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract
reasoning: a speculative approach.
Synonyms – analytical, dangerous
Antonym - safe
TEDIOUS
adjective
marked by tedium; long and tiresome: tedious tasks; a
tedious journey.
Synonyms – annoying, boring
Antonym - exciting
UBIQUITOUS
adjective
existing or being everywhere, especially at the same
time; omnipresent: ubiquitous fog; ubiquitous little
ants.
Synonyms – everywhere, pervasive
Antonym - rare
VIVACIOUS
adjective
lively; animated; gay: a vivacious folk dance.
Synonyms – animated, bouncy
Antonym - boring
YEARN
verb (used without object)
to have an earnest or strong desire; long: to yearn for a
quiet vacation.
Synonyms – ache, crave
Antonym - dislike
ZEALOUS
adjective
ardently active, devoted, or diligent; full of, characterized
by, or due to zeal.
Synonyms – enthusiastic, eager
Antonym - apathetic
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