Sadlier-Oxford Level F Units 10
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Accrue | (v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Synonym: Collect, Accumulate, Proceed from Antonym: Dwindle, Decrease, Diminish, Lessen |
| Annotation | (n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work |
| Bedlam | (n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion Synonym: Commotion, Pandemonium, Chaos, Anarchy Antonym: Peace and Quiet, Order, Tranquility |
| Covert | (adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place Synonym: (adj.) Undercover, Clandestine, Sub-Rosa Antonym: (adj.) Open, Overt, Undisguised |
| Debonair | (adj.) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Synonym: Carefree, Jaunty, Gracious, Suave, Urbane Antonym: Distraught, Agitated, Boorish, Churlish |
| Dun | (v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy Synonym: (v.) Hound, Pester, Harass, Nag |
| Efficacious | (adj.) Effective, producing results Synonym: Effectual, Efficient, Potent, Powerful Antonym: Ineffective, Worthless, Useless |
| Equanimity | (n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic Synonym: Tranquility, Imperturbability Antonym: Excitability, Flappability, Agitation |
| Fortuitous | (adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance Synonym: Unintentional, Unplanned, Random, Lucky Antonym: Intentional, Deliberate, Premeditated |
| Gist | (n.) the essential part, main point, or essence Synonym: Substance, Core, Nucleus |
| Gratuitous | (adj.) Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Synonym: Voluntary, Unjustified, Uncalled-for Antonym: Justified, Warranted |
| Imperious | (adj.) Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Synonym: Domineering, Magisterial, Urgent, Imperative Antonym: Fawning, Obsequious, Humble, Unassuming |
| Invective | (n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative Synonym: (n.) Vituperation, Abuse, Diatribe, Antonym: (n.) Tribute, Panegyric, Encomium |
| Motley | (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester Synonym: (adj.) Variegated, Heterogeneous, diverse; (n.) fool Antonym: (adj.) Uniform, Homogeneous, Monochromatic |
| Munificent | (adj.) extremely generous, lavish Synonym: Bounteous, Liberal Antonym: Stingy, Misery, Tightfisted, Parsimonious |
| Procrastinate | (v.) To delay, put off until later Synonym: Stall, Temporize, Dillydally |
| Provocative | (adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying Synonym: Stimulating, Arousing, Vexing, Galling Antonym: Dull, Insipid, Bland, Unstimulating |
| Recondite | (adj.) Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding Synonym: Esoteric, Arcane, Profound, Abstruse Antonym: Simple, Uncomplicated |
| Reprobate | (n.) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; (adj.) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; (v.) to disapprove of, condemn Synonym: (n.) Scoundrel, Blackguard; (adj.) Immoral, Corrupt Antonym: (n.) Saint; (adj.) Upright, Virtuous, Moral |
| Sedentary | (adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Synonym: Seated, Stationary, Static Antonym: Active, Peripatetic, Migratory |
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