Unit 8 Level D. Asylum (n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety. Synonyms: sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge.

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