English Vocab Book 4 Lessons 1 and 2

Assimilate

absorb; take in; learn thoroughly

assimilate synonyms

merge, blend in, incorporate, integrate, comprehend, homogenize

assimilate antonyms

reject, isolate, separate, segregate

simile

comparison of one thing with another using “like” or “as”

simile synonyms

comparison, parallel, analogy

importune

beg, urge, request repeatedly, sometimes in an annoying way

importune synonyms

beg, request, ask, plead, beseech, implore, supplicate, entreat

rapport

harmonious or sympathetic relationship

rapport synonyms

understanding, relationship, bond, camaraderie

rapport antonyms

hostility, incompatibility, antagonism

portly

somewhat heavy or fat

portly synonyms

plump, chubby, stout, fat, rotund, obese

portly antonyms

slim, thin, lean, slender, skinny

portend

be a sign, warning, or omen of

portend synonyms

foreshadow, foretell, forecast, predict

epitome

perfect example

epitome synonyms

model, example, exemplar, paragon, embodiment

dichotomy

division into two parts, often contradictory and mutually exclusive

dichotomy synonyms

division, split, difference, contrast, chasm, schism

tome

large, heavy book or volume

tome synonyms

volume, book, opus

entomology

study of insects

Euphemism

pleasant, mild, or inoffensive expression substituted for an unpleasant or offensive one

synonyms for euphemism

polite term, mild expression, inoffensive substitution, circumlocution

Euphoria

feeling of complete well-being, great happiness, bliss

synonyms for euphoria

happiness, joy, delight, ecstasy, elation

antonyms for euphoria

misery, depression

Eulogy

speech or writing in praise of someone or something, especially of one who has died

synonyms for eulogy

tribute, praise, accolade, encomium, panegyric

antonyms for eulogy

attack, vilification

Euthanasia

mercy killing, painlessly putting to death someone suffering from a prolonged and incurable condition

synonyms for euthanasia

assisted suicide, palliative dying

Tortuous

winding, twisting, full of curves

synonyms for tortuous

twisty, bending, meandering, serpentine, sinuous

antonyms for tortuous

straight, direct

Distort

twist out of shape; give a false or misleading account or description (twisting words)

synonyms for distort

twist, deform, misshape, contort, misrepresent, misreport, misconstrue

Retort

sharp, clever, quick reply; reply sharply or cleverly

synonyms for retort

answer, reply, response, rejoinder, repartee, riposte

Extort

get by force or threat

synonyms for extort

force, extract, squeeze, wring, wrest, coerce

Simulate

create the affect, appearance, feeling, or behavior of

synonyms for simulate

imitate, reproduce, duplicate, mimic, replicate, fake, pretend, feign

Facsimile

exact copy or something closely resembling something else

synonyms for facsimile

copy, reproduction, duplicate, replica

antonym for facsimile

original

anarchy

absence of government or law; confusion, disorder

anarchy synonyms

lawlessness, disorder, chaos, nihilism

anarchy antonyms

government, order

hierarchy

person or things arranged in a graded series or rank

hierarchy synonyms

ranking, gradation, scale, pecking order

monarch

ruler or person who holds a dominant position, especially a hereditary ruler like a king, queen, emperor or sultan

monarch synonyms

ruler, sovereign, potentate

matriarch

woman who rules a family, clan, tribe, or group

matriarch synonyms

female in charge, female leader, matron

fidelity

faithfulness, loyalty

fidelity synonyms

devotion, allegiance, steadfastness

fidelity antonyms

faithlessness, infidelity, disloyalty

perfidy

treachery, betrayal

perfidy synonyms

faithlessness, treason, disloyalty, deceit, duplicity

diffident

lacking self-confidence; timid; unassertive

diffident synonyms

shy, insecure, timorous

diffident antonyms

confident, assured, bold

bona fide

not counterfeit or phony, genuine

bona fide synonyms

sincere, real, authentic

bona fide antonyms

bogus

coherent

sticking together, logically, consistent, easily understood

coherent synonyms

reasonable, comprehensible, intelligible, cogent

coherent antonyms

incoherent, confused, muddled

incoherent

lacking logical connection, hard to understood

incoherent synonyms

disconnected, confused, jumbled, chaotic, incomprehensible, unintelligible, disjointed, inarticulate

incoherent antonyms

coherent, intelligible, clear, orderly, lucid