Mr. Marino
English III/ Semester #1
Vocabulary Antonym Chains #1
Directions: Using the “Word Pool” below, first determine the antonym for each vocabulary word. Then,
find the two synonyms for that word. Good luck.
For example: polite: nice -- snotty -- rude
Word Pool
agree beg beseech celebration clear concise discouragement disprove encouragement endure
expend experienced favoritism flexible flimsy festivity garrulous “give up” ignorant impetus
innocent justice observant “on guard” persist prejudice rebut refuse save sketchy strong talkative
tough unaware uncertain vague waste weak work
Vocabulary Word
Synonym #1
Synonym #2
Antonym
1. verbose
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2. persevere
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3. incentive
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4. resilient
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5. refute
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6. ambiguous
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7. naïve
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8. implore
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9. revelry
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10. tenuous
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11. vigilant
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12. squander
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