Vocab Unit 7
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15 terms
Italian | English |
|---|---|
 Arid | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Lacking water or rainfall, very dry. Synonyms: Parched, baked Antonyms: Humid, damp, wet |
| Compatible | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Capable of existing or working together. Synonyms: Agreeable, congruent Antonyms: Conflicting, different |
| Deplore | Part of speech: verb Definition: To condemn or to regret. Synonyms: Censure, criticize; lament, bewail Antonyms: Praise, support; celebrate, rejoice |
| Fraught | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Filled with, laden; or emotionally distressed or distressing. Synonyms: Bristling, burdened, abounding, frantic, upsetting Antonyms: Lacking, devoid, empty, calm, soothing |
| Incontrovertible | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Impossible to dispute or disprove. Synonyms: Irrefutable, unquestionable Antonyms: Disputable, debatable |
| Loquacious | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Talkative Synonyms: Garrulous, chatty Antonyms: Quiet, reserved |
| Microcosm | Part of speech: noun Definition: A small part that represents the whole of a system. Antonyms: Macrocosm, entirety |
| Ornate | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Richly and elaborately decorated Synonyms: Elaborate, embellished Antonyms: Plain, stark, simple |
| Petulant | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Easily annoyed, peevish Synonyms: Grouchy, irritable Antonyms: Easygoing, relaxed |
| Quip | Part of speech: noun and verb Definitions: noun: A witty remark. sometimes sarcasm. verb: To make a witty or clever remark Synonyms: One-liner, witticism, epigram, joke, jest |
| Scoff | Part of speech: verb Definition: To mock with contempt Synonyms: Ridicule; deride Antonym: Praise |
| Tantalize | Part of speech: verb Definition: To excite by flaunting a desired thing and keeping it just out of reach. Synonyms: Tease, tempt, entice |
| Urbane | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Polite and refined in manner, as from vast social experience. Synonyms: Debonair, suave, sophisticated Antonyms: Crude, uncouth |
| Volatile | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Tending to change suddenly; explosively. Synonyms: Impulsive, precarious, explosive Antonyms: Stable, constant, unwavering |
| Wanton | Part of speech: adjective Definition: Wastefully excessive; reckless and indifferent toward morality, decency, or justice. Synonyms: Gratuitous, needless, shameless, dissolute, immoral Antonyms: Essential, crucial, needed, decent, upright, good |
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