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Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences

1. Accomplice (ǝ käm' plis) (n.)

  • Definition: A person who takes part in a crime.

  • Example Sentence: The driver of the getaway car was arrested and tried as an accomplice in the daring bank robbery.

  • Synonyms: Partner in crime.

2. Annihilate (ǝ ni' ǝ lāt) (v.)

  • Definition: To destroy completely.

  • Example Sentence: Throughout history, nations that are bitter enemies have sought to annihilate each other.

  • Synonyms: Obliterate, decimate.

  • Antonyms: Foster, promote, encourage, nurture.

3. Arbitrary (är' bǝ trer ē) (adj.)

  • Definition: Unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness.

  • Example Sentence: A judge may be criticized for rulings that appear to be arbitrary and without legal precedent.

  • Synonyms: Capricious, high-handed, autocratic.

  • Antonyms: Reasoned, rational, objective, equitable.

4. Brazen (brā' zǝn) (adj.)

  • Definition: Shameless, impudent; made of brass.

  • Example Sentence: Behavior considered brazen in one era may be deemed perfectly acceptable in another.

  • Synonyms: Saucy, bold.

  • Antonyms: Deferential, respectful, self-effacing.

5. Catalyst (kat' ǝl ist) (n.)

  • Definition: A substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change.

  • Example Sentence: Enzymes are catalysts that aid in the digestion of food.

  • Synonyms: Stimulus, spur, instigator.

6. Exodus (ek' sǝ dǝs) (n.)

  • Definition: A large-scale departure or flight.

  • Example Sentence: The exodus of African Americans to the industrialized northern states is known as the Great Migration.

  • Synonyms: Escape, hegira.

  • Antonyms: Immigration, influx, arrival, entrance.

7. Facilitate (fǝ sil' ǝ tāt) (v.)

  • Definition: To make easier; to assist.

  • Example Sentence: The Federal Reserve Board may lower interest rates in order to facilitate economic growth.

  • Synonyms: Ease, smooth the way, simplify.

  • Antonyms: Hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede.

8. Incorrigible (in kä' rǝ jǝ bǝl) (adj.)

  • Definition: Not