Vocab Level E Units 7-12

acquiesce

acquiesce

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

Syn: comply with, accede, consent, yield
Ant: resist, protest

allure

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

Syn: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement
Ant: (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent

askew

(adj./adv.)
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly

Syn: awry, lopsided, cockeyed
Ant: straight, symmetrical

blithe

(adj.)
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned

Syn: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent
Ant: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

contentious

(adj.)
quarrelsome, inclined to argue

Syn: argumentative, disputatious, combative
Ant: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

covet

(v.)
to desire something belonging to another

Syn: crave, yearn for, hunger for
Ant: disdain, scorn, despise

crestfallen

(adj.)
discouraged, dejected, downcast

Syn: despondent, disconsolate
Ant: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

disheveled

(adj.)
rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder

Syn: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt
Ant: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed

exponent

(n.)
one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised

Syn: defender, champion, interpreter
Ant: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

garrulous

(adj.)
given to much talking, tediously chatty

Syn: talkative, loquacious, long-winded
Ant: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved

insuperable

(adj.)
incapable of being overcome

Syn: invincible, insurmountable
Ant: surmountable, conquerable

lamentable

(adj.)
to be regretted or pitied

Syn: deplorable, regrettable, distressing
Ant: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

misnomer

(n.)
an unsuitable or misleading name

Syn: misnaming, malapropism

profess

(v.)
to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend

Syn: assert, declare, proclaim, purport
Ant: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

respite

(n.)
a period of relief or rest

Syn: interval, intermission, lull, breather

retribution

(n.)
a repayment; a deserved punishment

Syn: recompense, requital, just deserts

sinuous

(adj.)
winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

Syn: twisting, convoluted, serpentine, supple
Ant: direct, straight, unbending, stiff, rigid

sonorous

(adj.)
full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style

Syn: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent
Ant: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

vanguard

(n.)
the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

Syn: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers
Ant: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

wastrel

(n.)
a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing

Syn: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate
Ant: skinflint, tightwad, miser

abjure

(v.)
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

Syn: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from
Ant: affirm, avow, aver, profess

acrid

(adj.)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

Syn: irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic
Ant: gentle, soothing, mild

august

(adj.)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Syn: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable
Ant: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject

callous

(adj.)
emotionally hardened, unfeeling

Syn: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned
Ant: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted

clandestine

(adj.)
secret, concealed; underhanded

Syn: covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy
Ant: open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard

compunction

(n.)
remorse, regret

Syn: scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition
Ant: shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance

conflagration

(n.)
a large destructive fire

Syn: holocaust, wildfire\
Ant: deluge, flood

elated

(adj., part.)
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

Syn: overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink
Ant: depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue

indelible

(adj.)
not able to be erased or removed; memorable

Syn: lasting, permanent, unforgettable
Ant: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral

indulgent

(adj.)
yielding to the wishes or demands of others

Syn: lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal
Ant: strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed

inveterate

(adj.)
firmly established, long-standing; habitual

Syn: persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool
Ant: sporadic, intermittent, occasional

irrelevant

(adj.)
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Syn: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point
Ant: pertinent, material, apropos, germane

nocturnal

(adj.)
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness

Syn: nighttime
Ant: daytime, diurnal

platitude

(n.)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

Syn: cliche, truism, bromide
Ant: epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot

quell

(v.)
to subdue, put down forcibly

Syn: suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush
Ant: incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up

quiescent

(adj.)
inactive; at rest

Syn: still, inert. motionless, dormant, tranquil
Ant: active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile

ruminate

(v.)
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

Syn: ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

tacit

(adj.)
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred

Syn: unexpressed, unvoiced, understood, implicit
Ant: explicit, express, specific

tangible

(adj.)
capable of being touched; real, concrete

Syn: perceptible, actual, evident, palpable
Ant: immaterial, imperceptible, insubstantial

trenchant

(adj.)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut

Syn: penetrating, cutting, telling, acute
Ant: dull, bland, insipid, vapid, imperceptive

allude

(verb)
to refer to casually or indirectly

clairvoyant

(adjective)
supernaturally perceptive
(noun)
one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer

conclusive

(adjective)
serving to settle an issue; final

disreputable

(adjective)
not respectable, not esteemed

endemic

(adjective)
native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field

exemplary

(adjective)
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model

fathom

(verb)
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of
(noun)
a measure of depth in water

guile

(noun)
treacherous cunning, deceit

integrity

(noun)
honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness

itinerary

(noun)
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook

misconstrue

(verb)
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of

obnoxious

(adjective)
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike

placate

(verb)
to appease, soothe, pacify

placid

(adjective)
calm, peaceful

plagiarism

(noun)
passing off or using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person

potent

(adjective)
powerful; highly effective

pretext

(noun)
a false reason, deceptive excuse

protrude

(verb)
to stick out, thrust forth

stark

(adjective)
harsh, unrelieved, desolate
(adverb)
utterly

superficial

(adjective)
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow

allocate

(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
Synonyms: assign, allot, apportion
Antonyms:-

ardent

(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned
Synonyms: intense, zealous, fervent, avid
Antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phlegamatic, apathetic

assiduous

(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent
Synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous
Antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

brash

(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
Synonyms: rash, impetuous, brazen, impertinent
Antonyms: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect

capricious

(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies
Synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial
Antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering

chastise

(v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
Synonyms: discipline, censure
Antonyms: commend, reward

copious

(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
Synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful
Antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty, concise

deviate

(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional
Synonyms: (v) diverge, veer, swerve
Antonyms: (v) confrom to, abide by; (adj.) orthodox

emaciated

(adj., part.) unnaturally thin
Synonyms: gaunt, withered, shriveled
Antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent

exult

(v.) to rejoice greatly
Synonyms: revel, glory
Antonyms: mope, sulk, regret, rue, lament

gnarled

(adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy
Synonyms: knotty, misshappen, contorted
Antonyms: smooth, unblemished, straight

indemnity

(n.) a payment for damage or loss
Synonyms: compensation, restitution, reparation
Antonyms:-

inkling

(n.) a hint; a vague notion
Synonyms: clue, intimation, suggestion
Antonyms:-

limpid

(adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood
Synonyms lucid, intelligible
Antonyms: clouded, murky, opaque

omnipotent

(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority
Synonyms: all-powerful
Antonyms: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak

palatable

(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
Synonyms: edible, appetizing, attractive
Antonyms: inedible, distasteful, disagreeable

poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
Synonyms: heartrending, bittersweet, melancholy
Antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid, funny

rancor

(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will
Synonyms: aniomosity, enmity, bitterness
Antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

sophomoric

(adj.) immature and overconfident; conceited
Synonyms: pretentious, superficial, fatuous
Antonyms: mature, judicious, sage, knowledgeable

spontaneous

(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
Synonyms: unpremeditated, unplanned, impromptu
Antonyms: premeditated, planned, contrived, rehearsed

animosity

(n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility
Synonyms: enmity, antipathy
Antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

apathy

(n.) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
Synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment
Antonyms: euthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern

apprehensive

(adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future
Synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery
Antonyms: unworried, assured, confident, certain

commend

(v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
Synonyms: applaud; entrust
Antonyms: abhor, loathe

compatible

(adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
Synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded
Antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic

condolence

(n.) an expression of sympathy
Synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy:
Antonyms:-

consecrate

(v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
Synonyms: devote, dedicate, sanctify
Antonyms: desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor

decrepit

(adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined
Synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated
Antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy

deride

(v.) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
Synonyms: mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at
Antonyms: praise, extol, acclaim, applaud

ingenuous

(adj.) innocent, simple; frank, sincere
Synonyms: naive, artless, guileless, candid
Antonyms: artful, crafty, wordly, sophisticated

multifarious

(adj.) having great variety; numerous and diverse
Synonyms: varied, manifold, heterogeneous
Antonyms: unvaried, uniform, homogeneous

obsolete

(adj.) out-of-date, no longer in use
Synonyms: outmoded, antiquated, passé, old hat
Antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new

omnivorous

(adj.) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
Synonyms: all-devouring, voracious
Antonyms:-

parsimonious

(adj.) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
Synonyms: frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, cheap
Antonyms: generous, openhanded

quandary

(n.) a state of perplexity or doubt
Synonyms: confusion, dilemma, predicament
Antonyms:-

recalcitrant

(adj.) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
Synonyms: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery
Antonyms: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant

reprisal

(n.) an injury done in return for injury
Synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution
Antonyms:-

revel

(v.) to take great pleasure in; (n.) a wild celebration
Synonyms: (v) relish, savor, bask in , carouse
Antonyms: (v) abhor, loathe

stultify

(v.) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
Synonyms: smother, stifle, neutralize. negate
Antonyms: arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate

suave

(adj.) smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
Synonyms: sophisticated, urbane, polished
Antonyms: crude, clumsy, unpolished, oafish, loutish