Quiz is Tues. 1/24
Unit #8 British Literature Honors
Abate – verb – to lessen in violence or intensity
Syn.: subside, decrease Ant.: intensify, increase
Decorum – noun – conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior
Syn.: propriety Ant.: inappropriateness
Abhor – verb – to detest; to hate strongly
Syn.: despise, loathe Ant.: love, adore
Dole – verb – to distribute; to give out sparingly
Ant.: hoard
Gamut – noun – the whole range or extent
Extrovert – noun – one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others
Ant.: introvert
Droll – adjective – amusing in an odd or whimsical way
Syn.: quaint
Duplicity – noun – intentional deceit in speech or conduct
Syn.: deception Ant.: straightforwardness
Effigy- noun – a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group
Austere – adjective – stern, severe, plain
Syn.: strict, unadorned Ant.: luxurious, indulgent
