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50 Vocabulary Words

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1. DAINTY (ADJECTIVE):  delicately small and pretty   Synonyms:  petite, cute    Antonyms:  ugly, repulsive   Example Sentence:   The puppy’s dainty nose looked very cute, convincing Jemma’s mother to buy her that pup.     2. ABLUTION (NOUN):  the act of washing   Synonyms:  cleansing, decontamination     Antonyms:  contamination, pollution   Example Sentence:   Jordan performed the ablution of the wound by rubbing Dettol and sterile water to avoid further infection     3. AMBLE (VERB):  to walk casually   Synonyms:  stroll, wander    Antonym:  rush, dash   Example Sentence:    Evan was so disinterested in the health class that he rather ambled through the halls than attend the session     4. COVET (VERB):  to greatly desire something you lack   Synonyms:  crave, fancy to    Antonyms:  abjure, hate   Example Sentence:    John tends to covet quality time with his family as he has to spend more hour

50 Vocabulary Words

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1. VENERABLE (ADJECTIVE):  worthy of respect   Synonyms:  esteemed, honored  Antonyms:  unworthy, unfit   Example Sentence:   The venerable principal was respected not only by the students of his school but also by that of the rival’s.     2. WIELD (VERB):  to control an item with competence   Synonyms:  use, exercise  Antonyms:  forbear, abstain   Example Sentence:    The famous painter is known for his ability to skillfully wield a paint brush.     3. PERPLEX (VERB):  to puzzle or confuse   Synonyms:  puzzle, baffle  Antonym:  ascertain, enlighten   Example Sentence:    The students failed the exam as the complicated format seemed to perplex many of them.     4. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE):  very generous   Synonyms:  liberal, hospitable  Antonyms:  frugal, penurious   Example Sentence:    Jordon was a munificent man who donated over a million dollars to the public school.     5. SPORADIC(ADJECTIVE):