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Terms in this set (60)

aBATE
v. to make less in amout, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify, deduct, omit SYN: diminish, decrease, subside, let up ANT: intensify, increase, magnify, wax
aduLAtion
n. praise or flattery that is excessive SYN: adoration, idolization, hero-worship ANT: ridicule, derision, scorn, odium
aNATHema
n. an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally w/o the article) SYN: malediction, imprecation, abomination ANT: benediction, blessing
aSTUTE
adj. shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom SYN: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily ANT: obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb
AVarice
n. a greedy desire, particularly for wealth SYN: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
CULpable
adj. deserving blame, worthy of condemnation SYN: guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy ANT: blameless, innocent, laudable, meritorious
DILatory
adj. tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone SYN: stalling slow, tardy, laggard ANT: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious
eGREgious
adj. conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense) SYN: glaring, flagrant, blatant ANT: unnoticeable, paltry, piddling
eQUIVocate
v. to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous SYN: to talk out of both sides of one's mouth, palter, hedge ANT: to speak one's mind plainly
evaNEScent
adj. vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy SYN: ephemeral, transient, transitory ANT: everlasting, immortal, imperishable
irRESolute
adj. unable to make up one's mind, hesitating SYN: indecisive, vacillating, wavering ANT: determined, decisive, unwavering
NEBulous
adj. cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct SYN: hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, murky, opaque, indeterminate ANT: definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused
NOVice
n. one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally) SYN: neophyte, tyro, trainee, apprentice ANT: veteran, past master, pro, expert
PENury
n. extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency SYN: destitution, want, indigence ANT: affluence, abundance, luxury, opulence
preTENtious
adj. done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious SYN: inflated, ostentatious, affected ANT: unassuming, unaffected, modest
recaPITulate
v. to review a series of facts; to sum up SYN: review, summarize, sum up, go over
reSUScitate
v. to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence SYN: revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate
SLOVenly
adj. untidy, dirty, careless SYN: unkempt, slatternly, slipshod, lax ANT: neat, tidy, careful, meticulous
suppoSItion
n. something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence SYN: assumption, presumption, hypothesis
TORpid
adj. inactive, sluggish, dull SYN: lethargic, otiose, languid ANT: energetic, dynamic, vigorous
acriMOnious
adj. stinging, bitter in temper or tone SYN: biting, caustic, rancorous, hostile, peevish ANT: gentle, warm, mild, friendly, cordial
BOvine
adj. resembling a cow or ox; sluggish, unresponsive SYN: stolid, dull, slow, stupid ANT: alert, sharp, bright, keen, quick
consterNAtion
n. dismy, confusion SYN: shock, amazement, bewilderment, dismay ANT: calm, composure, aplomb
CORpulent
adj. fat; having a large, bulky body SYN: overweight, heavy, obese, stout, portly ANT: slender, lean, spare, gaunt, emaciated
disaVOW
v. to deny resposibility for or connection with SYN: disown, disclaim, retract abjure ANT: acknowledge, admit, grant, certify
disPASsionate
adj. impartial; calm, free from emotion SYN: unbiased, disinterested, cool, detached ANT: committed, engaged, partial, biased
disSENsion
n. disagreement, sharp difference of opinion SYN: strife, discord, contention ANT: agreement, accor, harmony
DISsipate
v. to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be etravagant in pursuit of pleasure SYN: disperse, strew, diffuse, waste ANT: gather, collect, conserve, husband
EXpurgate
v. to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text; to cleanse, purify SYN: purge, censor, bowdlerize
GAUNTlet
n. an armored or protective glove; a challenge; two lines of men armed with weapons with which to beat a person forced to run between them; an ordeal SYN: dare, provocation, trial, punishment
hypoTHETical
adj. based on an assumption or guess; used as a provisional or tentative ide to guide or direct investigation SYN: assumed, supposed, conjectural, conditional ANT: actual, real, tested substantiated
igNOble
adj. mean, low, base SYN: inferior, unworthy, dishonorable, sordid ANT: admirable, praiseworthy, lofty, noble
imPUGN
v. to call into question; to attack as false SYN: challenge, deny, dispute, query, question ANT: confirm, prove, verify, validate
inTEMperate
adj. immoderate, lacking in self-control; inclement SYN: excessive, extreme, unrestrained, inordinate ANT: moderate, restrained, cool and collected
Odium
n. hatred, contempt, disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct SYN: abhorrence, opprobrium, shame, ignominy ANT: esteem, admiration, approbation
PERfidy
n. faithlessness, treachery SYN: betrayal, disloyalty, treason, duplicity ANT: faithfulness, loyalty, steadfastness
SQUEAmish
adj. inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
subSERvient
adj. subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end SYN: secondary, servile, obsequious, useful ANT: primary, principal, bossy, domineering
susCEPtible
adj. open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance SYN: vulnerable, receptive, impressionable ANT: resistant, immune
RELegate
v. to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish SYN: transfer, consign, demote, exile ANT: promote, elevate, advance, recall
auSTERE
adj. severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor SYN: forbidding, rigorous, puritanical, ascetic, unadorned, subdued ANT: mild, indulgent, luxurious, flamboyant
beNEFicent
adj. performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good SYN: humanitarian, magnanimous, charitable ANT: selfish, cruel, harmful, deleterious
caDAVerous
adj. pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse SYN: corpselike, wasted, haggard, emaciated, ghastly ANT: robust, portly, rosy, picture of health
conCOCT
v. to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate SYN: create, fashion, rustle up
crass
adj. coarse, unfeeling; stupid SYN: crude, vulgar, tasteless, oafish, obtuse ANT: refined, elegant, tasteful, polished, brilliant
deBASE
v. to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate SYN: cheapen, corrupt, demean, depreciate ANT: elevate, uplift, improve, enhance
DESecrate
v. to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute SYN: profane, defile, violate ANT: revere, honor, venerate, consecrate
disconCERT
v. to confuse; to disturb the composure of SYN: upset, rattle, ruffle, faze, perturb ANT: relax, calm, put at ease
GRANdiose
adj. grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affection or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated SYN: majestic, bombastic, highfalutin ANT: simple, modest, unaffected, humble
inconseQUENtial
adj. trifling, unimportant SYN: trivial, negligible, petty, paltry ANT: important, essential, crucial, vital
inFRACtion
n. a breaking of a law or obligation SYN: violation, transgression, breach, offense
MITigate
v. to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity SYN: lessen, relieve, alleviate, diminish ANT: aggravate, intensify, irritate, exacerbate
PILlage
v. to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; n. the act of looting; booty SYN: v. ravage, sack, loot; n. booty
prate
v. to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion SYN: chatter, prattle, blab, blabber, palaver ANT: come to the point, not waste words
puncTILious
adj. very careful and exact, attentive to fine points or etiquette or propriety SYN: precise, scrupulous, exacting, fussy, finicky ANT: careless, negligent, lax, perfunctory
reDOUBtable
adj. inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent SYN: formidable, fearsome, awesome, august ANT: laughable, risible, contemptible
rePROVE
v. to find fault with, scold, rebuke SYN: chide, chastise, upbraid, reproach ANT: praise, commend, laud, pat on the back
restiTUtion
n. the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage SYN: compensation, reimbursement, redress, restoration
STALwart
adj. strong and sturdy; brave, resolute; n. a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position SYN: adj. sturdy, stout, intrepid, valiant; n. mainstay ANT: adj. weak, infirm, irresolute, vacillating
VULnerable
adj. open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected SYn: defenseless, exposed, unguarded ANT: invincible, protected, safe, secure
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