Abate ǝ bāt V To make less in amount degree etc to subside become less to nullify to deduct omit Synonyms diminish decrease subside let up Antonyms intensify increase magnify wax ID: 682705
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Vocabulary Unit 9
Level FSlide2
Abate (ǝ bāt
’)
V
To make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
Synonyms: diminish, decrease, subside, let up
Antonyms: intensify, increase, magnify, waxSlide3
Adulation (aj
ǝ
lā
’
shǝn)
N
Praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, scorn, odiumSlide4
Anathema (ǝ nath
’ ǝ
mǝ
)
N
An object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
Synonyms: malediction, imprecation, abomination
Antonyms: benediction, blessingSlide5
Astute (ǝ stüt
’)
Adj
Shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
Synonyms: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily
Antonyms: obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumbSlide6
Avarice (av
’
ǝr
is)
N
A greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Synonyms: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitivenessSlide7
Culpable (kǝl
’
pǝ
bǝl)
Adj
Deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
Synonyms: guilty, delinquent,
peccant
, blameworthy
Antonyms: blameless, innocent, laudable, meritoriousSlide8
Dilatory (dil
’ ǝ
tôr
ē)
Adj
Tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone
Synonyms: stalling, slow, tardy, laggard
Antonyms: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditiousSlide9
Egregious (i
grē
’
jǝs) Slide10Slide11Slide12Slide13Slide14Slide15Slide16Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21