Unit 8 Vocab--Synonyms

assurance

promise, sureness, poise, self-possession

asylum

sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge

console

sooth, solace, alleviate

dilate

enlarge, expand, swell, prolon

dross

rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum

dwindle

decrease, shrink, fade, peter out

flippant

frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent

immunity

exemption, impunity

institute

found, bring about, academy

liability

handicap, difficult, impediment, drawback

preposterous

nonsensical, absurd, incredible

pugnacious

argumentative, combative, belligerent

rabid

fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk

realm

domain, duchy, bailiwick, jurisdiction

rejuventate

revitalize, renew

remunerate

compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit

sparse

thin, scanty, few and far between

sterling

first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure

venture

gamble, try, chance, undertake

warp

bend, distort, misshape, irregularity