Vocabulary Workshop Level F: Unit 6

Term
1 / 20
Anomalous
Click the card to flip 👆
Terms in this set (20)
Anomalous
(adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing form the usual.


Synonyms: Exceptional, Atypical, Unusual, Aberrant

Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Customary, Typical, Ordinary
Image: Anomalous
Aspersion
(n) A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming.


Synonyms: Innuendo, Calumny, Denigration

Antonyms: Endorsement, Testimonial, Praise
Image: Aspersion
Bizarre
(adj.) Extremely strange, unusual, atypical.


Synonyms: Grotesque, Fantastic, Outlandish

Antonyms: Normal, Typical, Ordinary, Expected
Image: Bizarre
Brusque
(adj.) Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.


Synonyms: Curt, Tactless, Ungracious, Gruff, Rough

Antonyms: Gracious, Tactful, Courteous, Diplomatic
Image: Brusque
Cajole
(v.) To coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises.


Synonyms: Wheedle, Inveigle, Soft-Soap, Sweet-Talk

Antonyms: Coerce, Force, Strong-Arm
Image: Cajole
Castigate
(v.) To punish severely; to criticize severely.


Synonyms: Chastise, Rebuke, Censure, Upbraid

Antonyms: Reward, Honor, Praise, Laud
Image: Castigate
Contrive
(v.) To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan.

Synonyms: Think UP, Devise, Concoct, Fabricate
Image: Contrive
Demagogue
(n.) A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

Synonyms: Rabble-Rouser, Firebrand
Image: Demagogue
Disabuse
(v.) To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking.


Synonyms: Undeceive, Enlighten, Set Straight

Antonyms: Deceive, Delude, Pull wool over one's eyes.
Image: Disabuse
Ennui
(n.) Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

Synonyms: Languor, World-Weariness, Listlessness

Antonyms: Enthusiasm, Liveliness, excitement, intensity
Image: Ennui
Fetter(n.) A chain or shackle placed on the feet (often used in plural). (v.) To chain or shackle; to render helpless or impotent. Synonyms: (n.) Bond, Restraint; (v.) Bind, Hamper Antonyms: (v.) Free, Liberate, EmancipateHeinous(adj.) Very wicked, offensive, hateful. Synonyms: Evil, Odious, Abominable, Outrageous Antonyms: Excellent, Wonderful, SplendidImmutable(adj.) Not subject to change, constant Synonyms: Unchangeable, Unalterable, Fixed, Invariable Antonyms: Changeable, Inconstant, Variable, FickleInsurgent(n.) One who rebels or rises against authority. (adj.) Rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on. Synonyms: (adj.) Revolutionary, Rebellious, Mutinous Antonyms: (adj.) Loyalist, Loyal, FaithfulMegalomania(n.) A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., Far in excess of reality. Synonym: Delusions or Grandeur Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Self-AbasementSinecure(n.) A position requiring little or no work; an easy job. Synonyms: "No-Show" Job, Cushy Job, "Plum"Surreptitious(adj.) Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud. Synonyms: Furtive, Covert, Clandestine, Concealed Antonyms: Open, Frank, Aboveboard, OvertTransgress(v.) To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law. Synonyms: Overstep, Exceed, Trespass, Err Antonyms: Obey, Toe the LineTransmute(v.) To change from one nature, substance, or form to another. Synonyms: Transform, Convert, Translate, Metamorphose Antonyms: Maintain Unchanged, PreserveVicarious(adj.) Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another. Synonyms: Surrogate, Substitute, Imagined, Secondhand Antonyms: Real, Actual, Firsthand.

Flickr Creative Commons Images

Some images used in this set are licensed under the Creative Commons through Flickr.com.
Click to see the original works with their full license.