Studied by 65 people
Abominate
(v.) to have an intense dislike of hatred for
synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonyms: relish, savor, esteem
Acculturation
(n.) the modification of social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
synonyms: adaptation
Adventitious
(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause of character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital
Ascribe
(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
synonyms: impute, credit
Circuitous
(adj.) roundabout, not direct
synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies
Commiserate
(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
antonyms: feel no sympathy for
Enjoin
(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
synonyms: bid, charge, adjure
antonyms: allow, permit
Expedite
(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
Expiate
(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert
synonyms: redeem, make amends for, make reparation
Ferment
(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest
antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
Inadvertent
(adj.) resulting from or marked by a lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
synonyms: accidental
antonyms: deliberate, intentional
Nominal
(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
synonyms: titular, inconsequential
antonyms: actual, exorbitant
Noncommittal
(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position
synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
antonyms: positive, definite, committed
Peculate
(v.) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
synonyms: defraud, misappropriate
Proclivity
(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
synonyms: penchant; propensity
antonyms: inability, incapacity
Sangfroid
(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
Seditious
(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
antonyms: supportive, faithful, allegiant
Tenuous
(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial; vague, hazy
antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid
Vitriolic
(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
Wheedle
(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
synonyms: inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
