Monday, March 1, 2010

Antonyms

These terms are all antonyms of more common terms. Name the opposite term.

Estivate
(verb)- (of a plant or animal) to spend a warm dry season in a state of dormancy
The Giant African Snail spends most of the hot summer in estivation to prevent it's soft body from drying out.

Vernal (adj)- In or relating to spring
The Vernal equinox takes place every year on March 21st.

Occidental (adj)- of or relating to western countries.
Immigrants to America are often overwhelmed by the occidental cultural practices.

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