Unit V
to set apart as holy or sacred
What is hallow
the synonym for this word is universal
What is ubiquitous
these antonyms mean to impair, cripple, or paralyze
What is enervate
The __________________ of most people's hearing diminishes as they grow older.
What is acuity
The synonym for this vocabulary word is idealistic
What is utopian
according to reputation or general belief
What is reputed
a synonym meaning reputable
What is reputed
the antonyms for this word mean dullness, obtuseness
What is acuity
In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln ________________ the battlefield on which the Union soldiers fought and died.
What is hallowed
the wasting away of a body organ or tissue
What is atrophy
to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away
What is garner
a synonym meaning eccentricity
What is idiosyncrasy
antonyms for this word mean to desecrate, defile, or profane
What is hallow
In his writing, the port paid close attention to every __________________ of meaning in the words he chose.
What is nuance
Guy Montag would have been considered the noun version of this vocabulary word...until Part III of the novel
What is an incendiary
shame and disgrace
What is ignominy
a synonym meaning dishonor, humiliation
What is ignominy
the antonyms for this word is limited, scarce, or rare
What is ubiquitous
A teacher with a ____________________ for belaboring the obvious is bound to be boring.
What is penchant
Brutus and Cassius hatched a ____________________ plot to assassinate Julius Caesar on the steps of the Roman Senate.
What is nefarious
a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality)
What is nuance
synonym meaning proclivity, inclination, or a "leaning toward"
What is penchant
antonyms for this word are honor, glory, acclaim
What is ignominy
The fact that the plurals of some nouns are formed irregularly is an ___________________ of English grammar.
What is idiosyncrasy
The defense attorney used a clever ________________ to curry sympathy for his client.
What is strategem