Vocabulary List #11
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Word
synonymous
Part of
Speech
adj.
2
closely associated with or
suggestive of something
adj.
3
sanction
v.
4
oblivious
adj.
5
to give official permission or
approval for an action
not aware or concerned
about what is happening
bad-tempered and unfriendly
surly
7
Definition
too great or be overcome
insurmountable
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Quiz Date: Thursday May 12, 2016
adj.
ominous
adj.
dapple
v.
intersperse
v.
peevish
adj.
prestigious
adj.
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9
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Giving the impression that
something bad or unpleasant
is going to happen
Mark with spots or rounded
patches
Scatter among or between
other things; place here and
there
Easily irritated, especially by
unimportant things
Inspiring respect and
admiration; having high
status
Used in a sentence
After World War II, the name
‘Hitler’ became synonymous with
words like ‘hate’ and ‘racist.’
The district tournament opponents
seemed insurmountable, but the
softball team pulled off a win.
After a public forum with the
principal, the students celebrated
the sanction of the new field day
activities.
Despite her poised appearance,
Lane was often oblivious to how
her words affected others.
While Max was outgoing and
likeable at school, he was often
quite surly at home.
With dark storm clouds in the sky,
there was an ominous feeling
about the outcome of the soccer
game.
The white kitten was dappled with
large brown and gray spots.
Beautiful pictures of the finished
dishes were interspersed with the
recipes in the cook book.
Cathy becomes quite peevish
when she does not get enough
sleep.
The Oscar for ‘Best Picture’ is a
prestigious award given to only
the best movie out each year.
Name:
Synonym
Antonym
overwhelming
invincible
possible,
attainable
approve,
confirm,
endorse
refusal, veto
forgetful,
unmindful
aware,
conscious,
sensitive
gentle, pleasant
gruff, sullen,
sulky
sinister,
threatening
happy, lucky,
promising
speckled,
multicolor
uncolored,
unspotted
strew,
disperse
collect, gather
testy, crabby,
sullen
accepting,
friendly, happy
Esteemed,
famed, great
Humble,
modest,
insignificant