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This title encapsulates the concept of adjusting to new circumstances, such as adapting to high school or modifying schedules. Freshmen must adapt to new settings, synonyms include accommodate, adjust, and conform, while the antonym is rebel. This transition requires flexibility and the ability to conform, which can be facilitated by the work of institutions like the United Nations that aim to decrease animosity. The opposing emotions of amity and animosity underline the need to adjust and modify attitudes to foster friendliness and concord. Biases can hinder adaptation, as individuals influenced by prejudice may struggle to adapt to change. Ensuring impartiality and liberalism instead of bias leads to more effective decision-making. The importance of being open-minded and embracing change is key to personal growth and adjustment. The Mayflower Compact is an example of an agreement that helped establish order and unity in a new environment. The text language has been adapted to focus on vocabulary related to adapting and changing circumstances, with keywords like adapt, modify, conform, and adjust employed to enhance understanding.
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to change, to function in a new way, to adjust, to modify Freshmen have to adapt to the schedules and size of the high school. Synonyms: accommodate, adjust, conform Antonym: rebel
animosity intense hatred; hostility; strong dislike It is hoped that the work of the United Nations will help to decrease animosity among the countries of the world. Synonyms: dislike, resentment, enmity, hostility Antonyms: amity, friendliness, concord
To influence; to prejudice. Prejudice; strong inclination toward a particular opinion or desire. Many persons who deny rights to others are biased by ignorance and emotion. Synonyms:(verbs) prepossess, sway, prejudge Antonyms: impartiality, liberalism The statesman reviewed the pending legislation in the Senate without showing bias for or against it. bent, slant, opinion, inclination, propensity
Compact The pilgrims drew up the Mayflower Compact to establish the government of the Plymouth colony. The glassware traveled without breaking because the shippers had made a very compact package. an agreement between parties. Synonyms: (nouns) contract, accord Antonyms: (nouns) discord, dissension firmly held together; closely united Synonyms: (adjectives) compressed, succinct, concise, pithy Antonyms: (adjectives) loose, diffuse, verbose.
Mary has been a devout Catholic all her life. devout Synonyms: pious, faithful, religious Antonyms: irreligious, impious, infidel, unfaithful, irreverent Reverently attentive to religious duties and actions
FLaunt To display with great show or impudence (disrespect) Synonyms: brandish, wave, flourish Antonym: hide She has to flaunt her wealth by driving big cars and wearing expensive jewelry.
Lax The student’s marks suffered when he became lax in his study habits. Not strict Synonyms: imprecise, loose, careless Antonyms: stringent, rigid, severe, firm, tenacious
repulsive Causing strong dislike Synonyms: repugnant, disgusting, loathsome, offensive Antonyms: appealing, alluring, attractive The sight of the mice is repulsiveto me.
Subtle • 1. Thin, rare, not dense or heavy. • 2. Delicately skillful or clever. • 3. Hard to solve or detect. Synonyms: sly, artful, crafty, delicate, elusive Antonyms: evident, obvious, distinct, open There was a subtle aroma of sandalwood in the room. The cut was as subtle as the delicate incision of a great surgeon.
Synonyms: confirm, prove, establish, identify Antonyms: deny, negate, contradict To prove to be true by demonstration, evidence, or testimony. verify I called the restaurant to verify the address and dress code.
