unit 8 level d. asylum (n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place...
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Vocabulary WorkshopUnit 8 Level D
Asylum(n.) an institution for
the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety.
Synonyms: sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge
Dilate(v.)to make or
become larger; to expand upon
Synonyms: enlarge, expand, swell, prolong
Antonyms: contract, compress, constrict
Dwindle(v.) to lessen,
diminish
Synonyms: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out.
Antonyms: increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate
Immunity(n.)resistance to
disease; freedom from some charge or obligation
Synonyms: exemption, impunity
Antonyms: vulnerability, susceptibility, exposure
Institute(v.)to establish, set; (n.) an organization for the
promotion of learning.
Synonyms : (v.) found, bring about; (n)academyAntonyms: (v.) terminate; discontinue, demolish,
raze
Liability(n.) a debt; something disadvantageous
Synonyms: handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback
Antonyms: advantage, asset
Preposterous(adj.) ridiculous, senseless Synonyms: nonsensical, absurd, incredible Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic,
plausible
Rejuvenate(v.) To make
young again; to make a new life
Synonyms:
revitalize, renew
Antonyms: wear out, exhaust, enervate, debilitate
Sterling(adj.) genuine,
excellent; made of standard fineness
Synonyms: first-rate,
outstanding, worthy, pure
Antonyms: mediocre, shoddy, second-rate, sham
Warp(v.)to twist out of shape; (n.) an abnormality
Synonyms: (v.) bend, distort, misshape; (n.) irregularity
Antonyms: (v.) straighten, unbend, rectify