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Select the correct definition for each word
Antidote
to no longer care for someone
to have a pattern other than dots
a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison
Anodyne
a type of shallow plate with leafy carvings
not likely to cause offense or disagreement
causing vexation or irritation
Defunct
no longer in force or use
to stop an action
to use something in an alternate or unusual manner
Knell
to sit on one’s knees
the solemn sound of a bell
without any value
Burgeon
a town built on weak foundations
a species of flower
to grow and develop
Perpetual
forgetful
addicted to criminal activity
continuing forever or indefinitely
Calumny
on friendly terms
a false accusation
damp and unpleasant
Acerbic
having the diligence to finish given tasks
showing a bold forcefulness
style of wit that is intended to hurt feelings
Maverick
not knowing which way to go
a peaceful person
an independent, non conformist person
Meander
to explain that you are accompanied by someone else
to follow a winding course, to wander
being part of the salamander species
Bilk
to steal something in plain sight
to cheat somebody out of something of value
to refuse to proceed or follow through with an order
Aberration
something that differs from the norm
a sense of guilt
yarn made from wool
Infamy
being well known for a bad quality
to cause inflammation
an individual's values that become well known
Zenith
student of Zen teachings
the end of an event
the highest point
Abjure
to conform to a group
to interject
to renounce with formal solemnity
Inimical
careless
not friendly
incorrectly imitated
Abscond
to give oneself up
to love or be affectionate towards something
to run away secretively
Umbrage
rough edge
too small
resentment, offence
Brusque
to encourage someone to take initiative
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
to move abruptly
Promulgate
to state or announce something
to protect something of high value
to derive a substance from a shrub
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