Vocab Final #2

accede

accede

to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur, balk at

brandish

to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake

comprise

to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms: compose, contain, constitute, encompass
Antonym: exclude

deft

skillful, nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

destitute

deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full,replete

explicit

definite, clearly stated
Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

extirpate

to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

inopportune

coming at a bad time
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

ironic

suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry
Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

musty

stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms: Hackneyed, antiquated
Antonyms: sweet- smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

officious

meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid,aloof

ominous

unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising

pinnacle

a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, acme, summit.apogee
Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point

premeditated

considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: pre-planned, rehearsed, prearranged
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

rampant

growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, entrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms: controlled, restrained

solace (n.)

comfort, relief
Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset

stately

dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing
Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

supple

bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound

suppress

to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

venal

open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

Abhor

to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

amend

to change in a formal way; to change for the better

Buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

chaos

great confusion, disorder

commodious

roomy, spacious

corrosive

(adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic

discern

to see clearly, recognize

extant

still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost

implicate

to involve in; to connect with or be related to

inter

to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion

martinet

a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

obviate

to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw

reprehensible

deserving blame or punishment

somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

squalid

filthy, wretched, debased

turbulent

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

vociferous

loud and noisy; compelling attention

voluminous

of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length

waive

(v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer

Animosity

strong dislike; bitter hostility

Apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

Apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

Commend

to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention

Compatible

able to get along or work well together

Condolence

an expression of sympathy

Consecrate

to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose

Decrepit

(adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

Deride

to ridicule, laugh at with contempt

Ingenuous

innocent, simple; frank, sincere

Multifarious

having great variety; numerous and diverse

Obsolete

out-of-date, no longer in use

Omnivorous

eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes

Parsimonious

stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small

Quandary

a state of perplexity or doubt

Recalcitrant

stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority

Reprisal

an injury done in return for injury

Revel

to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration

Stulify

to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on

Suave

smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses

Sophomoric

pretentious or juvinile

indemnity

a payment for damage or loss

exult

to rejoice greatly

chastize

to criticize severely

ardent

very enthusiastic, impassioned, intense

brash

prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent

deviate

to turn aside from a course; to stray

inkling

a hint; a vague notion

palatable

(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.

rancor

bitter resentment or ill-will, animosity

limpid

clear, transparent; readily understood

gnarled

knotted, twisted, lumpy

allocate

to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

emancipated

shriveled,withered,gaunt

capricious

impulsive

assiduous

persistent, attentive, diligent

onmipotent

all-powerful

poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

spontaneous

(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance

coprioud

ample,profuse,bountiful

Acquiesce

(v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit

allure

(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

askew

twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly

blithe

cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned

Contentious

quarrelsome, inclined to argue

covet

to desire something belonging to another

crestfallen

discouraged, dejected, downcast

disheveled

rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder

exponent

to speak for someone; to protest for

garrulous

given to much talking, tediously chatty

insuperable

incapable of being overcome

lamentable

to be regretted or pitied

misnomer

an unsuitable or misleading name

profess

to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend

respite

a period of relief or rest

retribution

a repayment; a deserved punishment

sinuous

winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

sonorous

full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style

vanguard

the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

wastrel

a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing