Essentials English Vocabulary Week 6

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Essentials Vocabulary - Week 6

cede: Meaning

[seed] Verb To yield or formally surrender to another. ●

Usage ●

The infantry ceded the previously occupied territory in order to regroup. In 1867, Russia ceded Alaska to the US.

Synonyms

capitulate, concede, give in, give up, grant

Antonyms

fight, hold, keep, refuse

celebrated: Meaning

Usage

[SEL-uh-brey-tid] Adjective To be renowned or well-known. ● ●

A celebrated actor was given an Oscar for the first time in years. This book is a collection of poems by celebrated authors and prominent people.

Synonyms

acclaimed, revered, great, glorious

Antonyms

unexalted, inglorious, obscure

cellar: Meaning

[SEL-er] Noun A room or set of rooms, for the storage of food, fuel, etc., wholly or partly underground and usually beneath a building. ●

Usage ●

The teenagers discovered a secret cellar full of books and paintings. The restaurant owner wanted a wine cellar built in his restaurant.

Synonyms

basement, vault, apartment

Antonyms

attic

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