Vocab Lesson Two

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Impotent (em-po-tent)

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Powerless; lacking strength. Synonyms: ineffective, ineffectual, powerless. Antonyms: powerful, effective, strong.

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Antithesis (an-tith-uh-sis)

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An exact opposite; an opposite extreme. Synonyms: converse, reverse, contrast. Antonyms: same, similar, equal.

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Maelstrom (male-strom)

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Whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind. Synonyms: vortex, eddy, uproar, disorder. Antonyms: calm, harmony, order.

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Emendation (ee-men-day-shun)

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A correction. Synonyms: rectification, improvement, enhancement. Antonyms: error, defect, fault.

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Chagrin (shuh-grin)

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Embarrassment; a complete loss of courage. Synonyms: annoyance, vexed, exasperation. Antonyms: delight, pleasure.

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Bauble (bob-el)

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A showy but useless thing. Synonyms: trinket, knick knack, ornament, toy. Antonyms: valuable.

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Diaphanous (die-af-uh-nis)

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Very sheer and light. Synonyms: fine, delicate, light, thin. Antonyms: thick, opaque.

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Labyrinth (lab-rinth)

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A complicated network of winding passages; a maze. Synonyms: maze, network, web, complex. Antonyms: ease, order, simple.

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Gloat

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To look at or think about with great satisfaction. Synonyms: relish, delight in, revel in. Antonyms: sympathize, be sad for, pity.

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Impediment (em-ped-eh-ment)

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A barrier; obstruction. Synonyms: hindrance, obstruction, obstacle. Antonyms: benefit, incentive, clear path.