Fall Vocabulary List

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cogent (adj)

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Definition: intellectually and logically convincing

Synonyms: compelling, sound

Antonyms: inane, illogical

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connote (verb)

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Definition: to convey in addition to the exact, explicit meaning

Synonyms: insinuate, suggest

Antonyms: denote, conceal

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conspicuous (adj)

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Definition: obvious to the mind or eye

Synonyms: noticeable, prominent

Antonyms: subtle, hidden

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acquiesce (verb)

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Definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest

Synonyms: agree, cave

Antonyms: disagree, refuse

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diatribe (noun)

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Definition: a bitter attack or criticism

Synonyms: tirade, polemic

Antonyms: praise, tribute

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decry (verb)

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Definition: to denounce as faulty or worthless

Synonyms: denigrate, diminish

Antonyms: celebrate, rhapsodize

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jocular (adj)

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Definition: said or done in jest, as a joke

Synonyms: humorous, clever

Antonyms: serious, strident

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synthesize (verb)

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Definition: combine a number of things into a cohesive whole

Synonym: integrate, combine

Antonyms: disrupt, confuse

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bastion (noun)

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Definition: an institution, place, or person strongly upholding or defending a particular set of principles, attitude and activities

Synonyms: stronghold, mainstay

Antonyms: susceptibility, vulnerability

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idiosyncratic (adj)

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Definition: belonging to one's particular character

Synonyms: peculiar, quirky

Antonyms: generic, universal