Vocabulary Study Guide: Unit Words 1-10

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering parts of speech, definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for words 1 through 10.

Ameliorate

(v.) To correct a flaw or shortcoming; to improve, to amend. Antonyms: to worsen, to aggravate.

Aplomb

(n.) Great self-confidence; poise, composure. Antonyms: confusion, embarrassment.

Bombastic

(adj.) Full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas; inflated, ranting. Antonyms: simple, plain.

Callow

(adj.) Without experience; lacking sophistication; inexperienced, immature. Antonyms: mature, sophisticated.

Drivel

(n.) Foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense, gibberish. Antonyms: sense, rationality.

Exhort

(v.) To urge strongly, to advise earnestly; to beg, to implore. Antonyms: to discourage, to dissuade.

Ingratiate

(v.) To make oneself agreeable to gain favor or acceptance; to befriend, to appease. Antonyms: to alienate, to annoy.

Inveigh

(v.) To protest bitterly against; to complain, to whine. Antonyms: to accept, to rejoice.

Lassitude

(n.) Weariness of mind or body; fatigue, exhaustion. Antonyms: energy, liveliness.

Occult

(adj.) Not detectable by ordinary means; supernatural, mysterious. Antonyms: ordinary, apparent.