Vocabulary Words American Literature
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Vocabulary WordsAmerican Literature
Week #10
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Pragmatic
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PragmaticDefinition: (adj) concerned with practical matters
Synonym: realistic, logical, rational
Antonym: impractical, naïve
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Pretentious
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PretentiousDefinition: (adj) making a claim to
importance or distinction
Synonym: showy, pompous, exaggerated
Antonym: down-to-earth, sensible
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Querulous
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Querulous Definition: (adj) habitually complaining Synonym: critical, fussy, negative
Antonym: easy-going, calm
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Reclusive
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ReclusiveDefinition: (adj) withdrawn from society;
seeking solitude
Synonym: isolated, secluded, anti-social
Antonym: friendly, out-going
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Renovation
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Renovation Definition: (n) the act improving by
renewing and restoring
Synonym: make-over, repair
Antonym: damage, decline, worsening
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Spontaneous
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SpontaneousDefinition: (adj) happening or arising
without apparent cause
Synonym: impulsive, spur-of-the-moment
Antonym: planned, intentional, deliberate
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Superfluous
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Superfluous Definition: (adj) serving no useful purpose;
extra; unneeded
Synonym: unnecessary, excessive
Antonym: essential
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Tenacious
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TenaciousDefinition: (adj) holding fast or tending to
hold fast
Synonym: stubborn, persistent, determined
Antonym: weak, unsure, indecisive
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Volition
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VolitionDefinition: (n) act of willing or choosing
Synonym: wish, choice, decision
Antonym: intimidation, coercion, force
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Voracious
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VoraciousDefinition: (adj) having a huge appetite
Synonym: hungry, greedy, ravenous
Antonym: satisfied, full, satiated