discredit

Day 16Level 2

dis-KRED-it

disbelieve

refuse to believe ; disbelieve

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

disgrace, dishonor

Antonyms:

credit, honor

Example Sentence:

Shawn discredited her sister when she told him that he topped the school in his final semester exam.

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accumulate

uh-KROO

to increase or accumulate over a period of time

decorate

uh-DAWRN

to decorate or enhance

to lie in light

bask

to lie in pleasant warmth; to enjoy a pleasant situation

slander

kuh-LUM-nee-ayt

to make false statements; slander

hide

kuhn-SEEL

to withdraw from observation; hide

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kuhn-SIL-ee-uh-tawr-ee

placid, soothing