Set 2 vocab & synonyms

Banal

Defintion: So lacking in originality

Synonym: Trite, ordinary, overused

Brazen

Defintion Bold & without shame

Synonym Bold, shameless, forward

Calumny

Defintion The making of false & defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

Synonym Slander, libel, misrepeat, character

Castigate

Defintion Reprimand someone severely

Synonym reprimand, scold, admonish

Caustic

Defintion Sarcastic in a scathing/ bitter way. Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action

Synonym Corrosive, acid, burning

Construe

Defintion Interpret a word or action in a particular way

Synonym Interpret, read, understand

Convoluted

Defintion Extremely difficult to follow (e.g. argument, story, sentence) Intricately folded, twisted, coiled

Synonym Complicated, involved, tangled

Covet

Defintion Yearn to possess (something beloning to someone else)

Synonym Yearn, desire, crave

Craven

Defintion Contemptibly lacking in courage, cowardly

Synonym despicable, detestable, hateful

Decorum

Defintion Behavior in keeping with good taste & property

Synonym Property, deceny, politeness

Deft

Defintion Neatly skilfull & quick in one’s movements

Synonym artistic, masterful, adroit

Demur

Defintion Raise objections or show reluctance

Synonym Objection, exception, complaint

Derivative

Defintion Something which is based on another source; imitative of the work of another artist

Synonym Seconday, unoriginal, resultant

Desiccate

Defintion Remove the moisture from something; cause to become completely dry

Synonym undermine, weaken, drain, dehydrate

Diatribe

Defintion A forceful & bitter verbal attack against someone/ something

Synonym Tirade, attack, rant, criticism

Incredulous

Defintion Of a person or their manner, unwilling/unable to believe something

Synonym Skeptical, Suspicious, cautious

Ingenous

Defintion Innocent & unsuspecting

Synonym Genuine, unaffected, honest

Adulterate

Defintion Render somethng poorer in quality by adding another substance

Synonym Dilute, promiscuius, polluted

Advocate

Defintion A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

Synonym proponent, supporter, promoter, exponent

Aggrandize

Defintion Increase the power, status or wealth of

Synonym Elevate, promote, glorify

Alacrity

Defintion Brisk & cheerful readiness

Synonym Willingness, enthusiasm, seal

Ambivalent

Defintion Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone else

Synonym Unsure, conflicted, afraid

Ameliorate

Defintion Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone else

Synonym Improve, enhance, remedy

Amenable

Defintion Open & responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded/controlled

Synonym Willing, ready, inclined

Anachronistic

Defintion Belonging to a period other than being portrayed

Synonym Obsolete, vintage, traditional

Audacious

Defintion Willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Showing an impudent lack or respect

Synonym Bold, wise, brazen, fresh

Avaricious

Defintion Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth

Synonym Greedy, eager, mercenary

Banal

Defintion Lacking in originality as to be obvious & boring

Synonym Boring bland inspid, dull