Vocab Flashcard Level G Unit 9

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Redolent

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Fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura. Synonyms: evocative, reminiscent, aromatic. Antonyms: unevocative, odorless.

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Peregrination

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The act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country. Synonyms: journey, wandering, odyssey.

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Refulgent

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Shining, radiant, resplendent. Synonym: splendid. Antonyms: dim, dark, obscure, dingy, dull.

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Paltry

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Trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable, inferior, trashy. Synonyms: measly, meager, piddling, trivial. Antonym: gigantic, immense.

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Acclamation

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A shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval. Synonyms: ovation, plaudits, cheering. Antonyms: booing, hissing, jeers, catcalls.

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Evocative

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Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Synonyms: redolent, reminiscent.

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Odyssey

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A long and eventful journey. Synonyms: peregrination, journey.

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Splendid

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Magnificent or very impressive. Synonym: refulgent.

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Meager

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Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient. Synonyms: paltry, trivial.

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Ovation

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An enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.