Unit 3 - Vocabulary Workshop Level F (copy)

abominate

Definition:

* to have an intense dislike or hatred for (v.)

abominate synonyms

* loathe, abhor, despise, detest

abominate antonyms

* relish, savor, esteem

acculturation

Definitions:

* the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another (n.)
* the resultant blend (n.)

acculturation synonym

* adaptation

acculturation antonym

none;

deacculturation. de-enculturation. cultural divergence.

adventitious

Definitions:

* resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character (adj.)
* accidental, not essential (adj.)
* (medicine) acquired, not congenital (adj.)

adventitious synonyms

* extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous

adventitious antonyms

* essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

ascribe

Definition:

* to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute (v.)

ascribe synonyms

* impute, credit

ascribe antonyms

none; demote, forfeit, disapproval, mistrust, distrust

circuitous

Definition:

* roundabout, not direct (adj.)

circuitous synonyms

* indirect, meandering, winding

circuitous antonyms

* straight, direct, as the crow flies

commiserate

Definition:

* to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress (v.)

commiserate synonyms

feel sorry for, empathize

commiserate antonyms

* feel no sympathy for

enjoin

Definitions:

* to direct or order (v.)
* to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way (v.)
* to prohibit (v.)

enjoin synonyms

* bid, charge, adjure

enjoin antonyms

* allow, permit

expedite

Definition:

* to make easy, cause to progress faster (v.)

expedite synonym

* accelerate, facilitate, speed up

expedite antonyms

* hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

expiate

Definitions:

* to make amends, make up for (v.)
* to avert (v.)

expiate synonyms

* redeem, make amends for, make reparation

expiate antonyms

none; blame, charge, damage, forfeit, harm, injure, lose, punish

ferment

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Definitions:

* a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (n.)
* to be in or work into such a state (v.)
* to produce alcohol by chemical action (v.)

ferment synonyms

Synonyms:

commotion, turmoil, unrest

ferment antonyms

Antonyms:

peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

inadvertent

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Definitions:

* resulting from or marked by lack of attention (adj.)
* unintentional, accidental (adj.)

inadvertent synonyms

Synonym:

accidental

Inadvertent antonyms

Antonyms:

deliberate, intentional

nominal

Definitions:

* existing in name only, not real (adj.)
* too small to be considered or taken seriously (adj.)

nominal synonyms

Synonyms:

* titular, inconsequential

nominal antonyms

Antonyms:

* actual, exorbitant

noncommittal

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Definitions:

* not decisive or definite (adj.)
* unwilling to take a clear position (adj.)

noncommittal synonyms

Synonyms:

* cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

noncommittal antonyms

Antonyms:

* positive, definite, committed

peculate

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Definitions:

* to steal something that has been given into one’s trust (v.)
* to take improperly for one’s own use (v.)

peculate synonyms

Synonyms:

defraud, misappropriate

peculate antonyms

Antonyms: none

proclivity

Definition:

* a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) (n.)

proclivity synonyms

Synonyms:

* penchant, propensity

proclivity antonyms

Antonyms:

* inability, incapacity

sangfroid

Definition:

* composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances (n.)

sangfroid synonyms

* poise, self-assurance, equanimity

sangfroid antonyms

* excitability, hysteria, flappability

seditious

Definitions:

* resistant to lawful authority (adj.)
* having the purpose of overthrowing an established government (adj.)

seditious synonyms

* mutinous, rebellious, subversive

seditious antonyms

* supportive, faithful, allegiant

tenuous

Definitions:

* thin, slender, not dense (adj.)
* lacking clarity or sharpness (adj.)
* of slight importance (adj.)
* lacking a sound basis, poorly supported (adj.)

tenuous synonyms

Synonyms:

flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy

tenuous

Antonyms:

strong, solid, substantial, valid

vitriolic

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Definition:

* bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) (adj.)

vitriolic synonyms

Synonyms:

withering, acerbic, mordant

vitriolic antonyms

Antonyms:

bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

wheedle

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Definition:

* to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end (v.)

Wheedle synonyms

Synonyms:

* cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk

wheedle

Antonyms:

* coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm