27 Şubat 2011 Pazar

Vocabulary Log 1.4

rebellious (adj): deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour
Synonyms: alienated, contumacious
Antonyms: compliant, manageable
E.g.: He's always had a rebellious streak

divisive (n): causing a lot of disagreement between people
Synonyms: disruptive
Antonyms: cooperating, agreeing
E.g.: Her teachers regard her as a rebellious.

youthful (n): typical of young people, or seeming young
Synonyms: young, immature
Antonyms: old
E.g.: A youthful president can be good for a country's morale.

eliminate (v): to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted
Synonyms: annihilate, discard
Antonyms: accept, include
E.g.: The credit card eliminates the need for cash or cheques.

ratify (v): to make an agreement official
Synonyms: approve, confirm
Antonyms: deny, disaffirm
E.g.: Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.

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