Vocabulary List #2, English 10H Melanson

culpable (adj)

deserving blame; guilty

antonym: blameless; innocent

embolden (v)

to give (someone) the courage or confidence to do a certain thing or behave in a certain way; encourage

antonym: discourage

filch (v)

to pilfer or steal, especially something of small value, in a casual way

antonym: provide, give

frivolous (adj)

not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious; whimsical

antonym: serious

incongruous (adj)

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings of other aspects of something; discordant

antonym: harmonious; appropriate

obstinate (adj)

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite attempts to persuade one to do so; dogmatic

antonym: flexible

plaintive (adj)

sounding sad and mournful; somber

antonym: joyous; upbeat

quintessential (adj)

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class; stereotypical

antonym: atypical; exceptional

solicitous (adj)

characterized by showing interest or concern; concerned

antonym: indifferent; callous

umbrage (n.)

offense or annoyance

antonym: pleasure; enjoyment