Level F, Unit 12 (copy)

incisive

(adj.) sharp, keen, penetrating

*SYNONYMS:* acute, cutting, perceptive, trenchant

ostentatious

(adj.) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy

*SYNONYMS:* flashy, overdone, affected, flamboyant
*ANTONYMS:* modes, plain, simple, demure, retiring

paragon

(n.) a model of excellence or perfection

*SYNONYMS:* exemplar, ideal, paradigm, model, good example

paraphrase

(v.) re-state in other words; (n.) a statement that presents a given idea in new language

*SYNONYMS:* (v.) reword, rephrase; (n.) a rendition, version
*ANTONYMS:* (v.) repeat verbatim, duplicate, quote

politic

(adj.) prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed; artful, expedient

*SYNONYMS:* tactful, diplomatic, judicious, circumspect
*ANTONYMS:* unwise, injudicious, imprudent, rash

prosaic

(adj.) dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic or prose, not poetic

*SYNONYMS:* commonplace, humdrum, literal, pedestrian
*ANTONYMS:* remarkable, distinctive, poetic, inspired

redundant

(adj.) extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive; profuse, lush

*SYNONYMS:* unnecessary, superfluous, verbose, prolix
*ANTONYMS:* succinct, terse, laconic, scarce, inadequate

sanctimonious

(adj.) making a show of virtue or righteousness; hypocritically moralistic or pious, self-righteous, canting, holier-than-thou

*ANTONYMS:* heartfelt, sincere, humble

scintillating

(adj., part.) sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities)

*SYNONYMS:* stimulation, lively, glittering, flashing
*ANTONYMS:* dull, boring, insipid, flat, tame, vapid

winsome

(adj.) charming, attractive, pleasing

*SYNONYMS:* winning, engaging, delightful, prepossessing
*ANTONYMS:* unattractive, unappealing, repulsive