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Vocabulary Unit 5

Vocabulary Unit 5. To mock Treat with contempt . Antonyms Obey, honor Synonyms Scoff at, sneer at. Definition. Flout. Self-government Political control . Synonyms Home rule Antonyms: Dependence, subjection. Definition. Autonomy .

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Vocabulary Unit 5

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 5

  2. To mock Treat with contempt Antonyms Obey, honor Synonyms Scoff at, sneer at Definition

  3. Flout

  4. Self-government Political control Synonyms Home rule Antonyms: Dependence, subjection Definition

  5. Autonomy

  6. A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior Synonym: Admonition, word to the wise Definition

  7. Caveat

  8. Dull, uninteresting, tiresome Lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force Antonyms: Zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively Synonyms: Insipid, lifeless, colorless Definition

  9. Vapid

  10. To steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts Synonyms: Pilfer, purloin, swipe Definition

  11. Filch

  12. Self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule Antonym: Questionable, dubious, controversial Synonym Taken for granted Definition

  13. Axiomatic

  14. To free from entanglements or difficulties To remove with effort Synonyms: Disentangle, extract, disengage Antonyms: Enmesh, entangle, involve Definition

  15. Extricate

  16. Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct Prudish, puritanical Synonyms: Highly conventional, overly strict, stuffy Antonyms: Lax, loose, indulgent, permissive, dissolute Definition

  17. Straitlaced

  18. Tending to be troublesome Unruly, quarrelsome, contrary Unpredictable Antonyms: Docile, tractable, cooperative Synonyms: Refractory, recalcitrant, peevish Definition

  19. Fractious

  20. Bitterly severe, withering Causing great harm Synonyms: Searing, harsh, ferocious, savage Antonyms: Bland, mild Definition

  21. Scathing

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