English 11 Level F Unit 9

(v) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

• supposition
• abate
• culpable
• novice

(n.) something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence

• adulation
• egregious
• pretentious
• supposition

(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

• astute
• adulation
• novice
• pretentious

(v.) to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

• nebulous
• pretentious
• resuscitate
• supposition

(n.) praise or flattery that is excessive

• nebulous
• egregious
• adulation
• abate

(adj.) deserving of blame, worthy of condemnation

• astute
• culpable
• novice
• pretentious

(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)

• culpable
• egregious
• pretentious
• supposition

(n.) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience

• novice
• nebulous
• culpable
• astute

(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiable; making demands on one's skill and abilities, ambitious

• resuscitate
• pretentious
• abate
• adulation

(adj.) cloud-like, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct

• egregious
• nebulous
• pretentious
• adulation