vocab unit 14

replica

(adj.) a copy, close reproduction. synonyms: duplicate, imitation. antonyms: original, prototype. ex) We visited a life0-size (term) of the Mayflower, the Pilgrim ship docked.

responsive

(adj.) answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.;) * showing interest and understanding synonyms: sympathetic, open, receptive. antonyms: insensitive, unsympathetic. ex) The host of the charming inn was (term) to our every wish.

glum

(adj.) depressed; gloomy. synonyms: dejected, morose, melancholy. antonyms: cheerful, merry, rosy, sunny. ex) The losing team wore (term) expressions on their faces as the final buzzer sounded.

submissive

(adj.) humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest. synonyms: meek, compliant, servile, subservient. antonyms: rebellious, defiant, insubordinate. ex) In some cultures, boys and men still expect girls and women to behave in a (term) manner.

self-seeking

(adj.) selfishly ambitious. synonyms: selfish, opportunistic, gold-digging. antonyms: unselfish, defiant, insubordinate. ex) That (term) politician will promise just about anything to win a few more votes.

far-fetched

(adj.) strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), & going far afield from a topic. synonyms: unlikely, hard to swallow. antonyms: likely, probable, plausible, credible. ex) No one will believe the (term) excuse you just gave!

sanctuary

(n.) a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection. synonyms: shrine, haven. ex) The exhausted refugees found (term) in a local church.

upheaval

(n.) a sudden, violent upward movement; great disorder or radical change." synonyms: confusion, disruption, chaos. antonyms: tranquility, peace and quiet. ex) The sudden change in a leadership caused dramatic social and economic (term.

taskmaster

(n.) one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her(n.) one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her ex) The crusty old boss was a harsh (term)but also an efficient manager.

allegiance

(n.) the loyalty or obligation owed to a government, nation, or cause. synonyms: obedience, fidelity. ex) At a festive yet solemn ceremony, fifty new citizens swore (term) to their adopted nation.

append

(v.) to attach, add, or tack on as a supplement or extra item. synonyms: add, join, conjoin. antonyms: detach from, disconnect. ex) We were dismayed when out teacher decided to )term) an additional assignment to our already huge load of homework

transform

(v.) to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something 』） else. synonyms: alter, convert. antonyms: maintain, preserve.ex) A heavy rain could (term) the parched yellow fields.

tally

(v.) to count up; to keep score; to make entries for reckoning; to correspond or agree; (n.) a total or score. synonyms: (v., n.) total, record. ex) They will (term) the votes after 9:00 pm

enumerate

(v.) to count; to name one by one, list. synonyms: check off, spell out, specify. ex) these booklets (term) and compare all the high-tech features that new televisions can offer.

accommodate

(v.) to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable synonyms: oblige, lodge, adapt. antonyms: disoblige, inconvenience, trouble. ex) That van is the ideal vehicle for carpooling because it can (term) nine passengers.

exalt

(v.) to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, # i noble feeling; to praise, honor. synonyms: elevate, raise, uplift. antonyms: lower, cast-down, humble, degrade, demote,pose. exo) Let us now (term) the hero's for their courage and character in the face of all adversity.

extort

(v.) to obtain by violence, misuse of authority, or threats. ex) The kidnappers tried to (term) a huge sum of money in return for releasing their prisoners unharmed.

commemorate

(v.) to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of. synonyms: memorialize antonyms: dishonor, forget, overlook. ex) Each May we (term) Grandpa's life by lighting a special candle for him that burns for 24 hours.

abstain

(v.) to stay away from doing something by one's own choice. synonyms: avoid, decline, resist. antonyms: yield to, give in to, indulge in ex) I find it hard to (term) from these tempting and delicious desserts.

amalgamate

(v.) to unite: to combine elements into a unified whole syn: merge, consolidate ant: divide, separate, carve up, break up ex) Two small companies will (term) into one large corporation on June 1.