Advanced English 2 - Vocab List 3

Scapegoat: Definition

Someone who takes the blame for other.

Scapegoat: Synonyms

Patsy, Sucker

Peremptory: Definition

Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

Peremptory: Synonyms

authoritative, unconditional

Peremptory: Antonyms

roundabout, passive, equivocal

Artelier: Definition

An artist’s or designers workshop

Artelier: Synonyms

Studio, Workshop

Axiom: Definition

A universal truth; established rule

Axiom: Synonyms

Fundamental, theorem

Axiom: Antonyms

Absurdity

Dulcet: Definition

Melodious; pleasing to the ear

Dulcet: Synonyms

harmonic, melodic

Dulcet: Antonyms

cacophonous, dissonant

Usurp: Definition

To take over; to seize power

Usurp: Synonyms

commandeer, seize, coopt

Usurp: Antonyms

abdicate, relinquish

Patronizing: Definition

Treating with condescension

Patronizing: Synonyms

lofty, arrogant

Patronizing: Antonyms

humble, friendlt

Iniquity: Definition

An evil or wicked act

Iniquity: Synonyms

abomination, injustice, sin

Archaic: Definition

No longer current or applicable; antiquated

Vacillate: Definition

To waver; to sway inecisevly

Vacilitate: Synonyms

fluctuate, swing, waffle

Vacillate: Antonyms

decide

Perspicacious: Definition

Keen; mentally sharp

Perspicacious: Synonyms

shrewd, clever

Perspicacious: Antonyms

dull, stupid

Abstemious: Definiton

Using of consuming sparely

Abstemious: Synonynms

frugal, moderate

Abstemious: Antonyms

gluttonous, greedy

Talisman: Definition

A magical charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

Talisman: Synonyms

amulet

Talisman: Antonyms

curse

Expurgate: Definition

To remove vulgar or objectionable material

Expurgate: Synonyms

censor, sanitize

Pellucid: Definition

Transparent; clear

Pellucid: Synonyms

limpid, lucid

Pellucid: Antonyms

obscure, opaque, murky