Week 1 Absurd Adjective Definition contrary to reason obviously inconsistent with truth or common sense Synonym ludicrous idiotic Antonym wise Bedlam Adjective Definition a state or scene of confusion ID: 611309
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U.S. History Vocabulary
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Absurd
Adjective
Definition: contrary to reason; obviously inconsistent with truth or common sense
Synonym: ludicrous, idiotic
Antonym: wiseSlide3
Bedlam
Adjective
Definition:
a state or scene of confusion
Synonym: chaos, pandemonium
Antonym: calm, peacefulSlide4
Belie
Verb
Definition: contradict
; give a false impression
Synonym: deviate
Antonym: agreeSlide5
Callous
Adjective
Definition:
emotionally
hardened, unfeeling
Synonym: unfeeling, insensitive
Antonym: caringSlide6
Debilitate
verb
Definition:
to make weak or feeble
Synonym: weaken, harm
Antonym: strengthenSlide7
Drought
Noun
Definition: a period of time without rain
Synonym: N/A
Antonym: delugeSlide8
Edifice
noun
Definition:
a large or massive building
Synonym: skyscraper
Antonym: shack, shantySlide9
Fabricate
verb
Definition: to
make
or manufacture,
Synonym: invent
Antonym: destroySlide10
Hamper
verb
Definition: to
obstruct
Synonym: hinder
Antonym: aidSlide11
Jeopardize
verb
Definition
: to
expose to loss or injury; to risk
Synonym: risk, hazard
Antonym: secureSlide12
Omit
verb
Definition
: to leave out
Synonym: neglect
Antonym: admit