Vocab Unit 9

Abate

Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Subside, Let up

Abate

Antonyms: Intensify, Increase, Magnify, Wax

Adulation

Synonyms: Adoration, Idolization, Hero-Worship

Adulation

Antonyms: Ridicule, Derision, Odium

Anathema

Synonyms: Malediction, Imprecation, Abomination, Execration

Anathema

Antonyms: Benediction, Blessing, Word of Approval

Astute

Synonyms: Acute, Sagacious, Judicious, Wily

Astute

Antonyms: Obtuse, Doltish, Empty-Handed, Dumb

Avarice

Synonyms: Cupidity, Rapacity, Acquisitiveness

Culpable

Synonyms: Guilty, Delinquent, Paccant, Blameworthy

Culpable

Antonyms: Blameless, Innocent, Laudable, Meritorious

Dilatory

Synonyms: Stalling, Slow, Tardy, Laggard

Dilatory

Antonyms: Prompt, Punctual, Speedy, Expeditious

Egregious

Synonyms: Glaring, Flagrant, Blatant, Brazen

Egregious

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Paltry, Piddling, Subtle

Equivocate

Synonyms: To talk out of both sides of one's mouth, Palter, Hedge, Breathe new life into

Equivocate

Antonyms: To speak one's mind plainly

Evanescent

Synonyms: Ephemeral, Transient, Transitory, Fleeting

Evanescent

Antonyms: Everlasting, Immortal, Imperishable

Irresolute

Synonyms: Indecisive, Vacillating, Wavering, Dithering

Irresolute

Antonyms: Determined, Decisive, Unwavering, Tenacious

Nebulous

Synonyms: Hazy, Fuzzy, Cloudy, Opaque, Indeterminate, Murky

Nebulous

Antonyms: Definite, Distinct, Clear, Sharply Focused, Fully Defined

Novice

Synonyms: Neophyte, Tyro, Trainee, Apprentice

Novice

Antonyms: Veteran, Past Master, Pro, Expert

Penury

Synonyms: Destitution, Indigence

Penury

Antonyms: Affluence, Luxure

Pretentious

Synonyms: Ostentatious, Inflated

Pretentious

Antonyms: Unaffected, Modest

Recapitulate

Synonyms: Review, Summarize, Go Over

Resuscitate

Synonyms: revitalize, Reanimate, Restore, Reactivate

Slovenly

Synonyms: Unkempt, Slatternly, Lax, Slipshod

Slovenly

Antonyms: Neat, Meticulous

Supposition

Synonyms: Assumption, Presumption, Hypothesis

Torpid

Synonyms: Lethargic, Languid, Listless

Torpid

Antonyms: Energetic, Vigorous