Level E Unit 12 Flashcards

This is a flashcard set for unit 12 of Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level E (copyright 2005). This book is typically used for 8th grade honors level classes. This is the format:
definition; illustrative sentence; synonyms; antonyms

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3912983193	abjure	(verb) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun. Synonyms: recant Antonyms: profess.	0
3912983194	acrid	(adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper.	1
3912983195	august	(adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect. Antonyms: humble	2
3912983196	callous	(adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling.	3
3912983197	clandestine	(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded.	4
3912983198	compunction	(noun) remorse, regret. Synonym: scruples	5
3912983199	conflagration	(noun) a large destructive fire.	6
3912983200	elated	(adj., part.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased; feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph. Antonyms: depressed, crestfallen	7
3912983201	indelible	(adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable. Synonyms: permanent	8
3912983202	indulgent	(adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others.	9
3912983203	inveterate	(adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual.	10
3912983204	irrelevant	(adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent. Antonyms: pertinent	11
3912983205	nocturnal	(adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness. Antonyms: diurnal.	12
3912983206	platitude	(noun) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark. Synonyms: cliche	13
3912983207	quell	(verb) to subdue, put down forcibly.	14
3912983208	quiescent	(adj.) inactive; at rest.	15
3912983209	ruminate	(verb) to meditate, think about at length. Synonyms: ponder	16
3912983210	tacit	(adj.) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred.	17
3912983211	tangible	(adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete.	18
3912983212	trenchant	(adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting; distinct, clear-cut. Antonyms: vapid, dull, bland	19