Vocab Set 5

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persevere

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(v.)

to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough
syn: endure, persist
ant: cease, give up

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prejudice

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(n)

negative feelings, opinions, and beliefs associated with a stereotype that are not based on facts or broad experience
Syn: bias, bigotry, intolerance
Ant: tolerance, fairness

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counter

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(v)

To do or say something in opposition to something else.
Syn: oppose, retaliate, back-talk
Ant: assist, agree, support

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cunning

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(adj)

Sly, crafty, or clever.
Syn: devious, crafty, clever
Ant: honest, dull, slow

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erroneous

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(adj.)

incorrect, containing mistakes
syn: faulty, flawed, inaccurate
ant: accurate, correct

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dispel

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(v)

scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
syn: disperse, eliminate
ant: gather, keep