POLY Vocabulary List
PAS 6E
Subject : Literature Textbook : Elements of Literature Intro Chapter / Unit / Lesson : All Abroad with Thomas Garrett Add a checkmark ( √ ) beside the words you already know. Add a triangle ( brisk
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(adj.) with speed and liveliness; full of energy
Sample Sentence : The friends walked at a brisk pace down the dark street.
Synonyms : fast, hurried
Antonyms : slow
diligence
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(n.) an attentive care; a steady effort
Sample Sentence : Students who study with diligence can become
successful later.
Synonyms :
Antonyms : carelessness
hazardous
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(adj.) very dangerous, especially to living beings or the environment
Sample Sentence : Home cleaning products are very hazardous, so they
should be kept away from children.
Synonyms : dangerous, risky
Antonyms : safe
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jubilant
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(adj.) showing or feeling great joy
Sample Sentence : The jubilant fans lifted the victorious players up on their
shoulders.
Synonyms : exultant, triumphant
Antonyms : melancholy, sad
prosperous
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(adj.) rich and successful
Sample Sentence : The middle class can truly make a nation prosperous and
strong.
Synonyms : wealthy, affluent
Antonyms : poor
prosperous
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(adj.) rich and successful
Sample Sentence : The middle class can truly make a nation prosperous and
strong.
Synonyms : wealthy, affluent
Antonyms : poor
prudent
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(adj.) having good sense in dealing with practical matters, especially to avoid
unnecessary danger
Sample Sentence : The leader of a country is expected to make prudent
decisions for the good of the citizens.
Synonyms : wise, sensible
Antonyms : reckless, careless
sedately
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(adv.) moving in a calm, serene, and formal manner
Sample Sentence : He walked sedately into the quiet meeting room with no
expression on his face.
Synonyms : demurely, calmly
Antonyms : boisterously
servitude
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(n.) the condition of being a slave or being forced to obey an owner or master
Sample Sentence : The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution
does not allow slavery or involuntary servitude.
Synonyms : enslavement, serfdom
Antonyms :
veil
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(n.) a thin piece of material that women wear to cover their faces, heads, and
shoulders
Sample Sentence : The bride lifted her veil off her face with both hands.
Synonyms : head covering
Antonyms :
verdict
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(n.) an official decision made in a court of law
Sample Sentence : There was not enough evidence for the jury to agree on a
verdict
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(n.) an official decision made in a court of law
Sample Sentence : There was not enough evidence for the jury to agree on a
guilty verdict.
Synonyms : judgment, conclusion
Antonyms :