English Vocab Book 4 Part

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

Euphoria

feeling of complete well-being, great happiness, bliss

Eulogy

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

Euthanasia

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

Tortuous

winding, twisting, full of curves

Distort

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

Retort

sharp, clever, quick reply; reply sharply or cleverly

Extort

get by force or threat

Simulate

create the affect, appearance, feeling, or behavior of

Facsimile

exact copy or something closely resembling something else