Quarter 3 Week 3 Vocabulary

Malapropism (n.)

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect

synonyms: misuse, misapplication

Accolades (n.)

an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit, an expression of praise or admiration

synonyms: honor, recognition, title

Ethereal (adj.)

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world, heavenly or spiritual

synonyms: delicate, exquisite, dainty

Meticulous (adj.)

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

synonyms: careful, diligent, conscientious

Irascible (adj.)

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered

Gratuitous (adj.)

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted, given or done free of charge

synonyms: unjustified, free, complimentary

Incongruent (adj.)

not accordant or in agreement

synonyms: incompatible, against

Munificence (n.)

the quality or action of being lavishly generous; great generosity

synonyms: generosity, bountifulness, magnanimity

Placated (v.)

make (someone) less angry or hostile

synonyms: pacify, calm, appease

Effervescent (adj.)

vivacious and enthusiastic, (of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy

synonyms: lively, sparkling, animated

Utopia (n.)

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

synonyms: ideal place, paradise, heaven

Caterwauling (v.)

make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat

synonyms: howl, wail, bawl

Oculist (n.)

an ophthalmologist or optometrist, someone who specializes in eye care

synonyms: optometrist, eye doctor

Metamorphosis (n.)

a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means

synonyms: transformation, mutation, change

Commensurate (adj.)

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

synonyms: equivalent, corresponding, equal

Convivial (adj.)

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable, (of a person) cheerful and friendly

synonyms: jovial, friendly, genial

Juxtaposition (n.)

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

synonyms: comparison, contrast, proximity

Analogy (n.)

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, a correspondence or partial similarity

synonyms: parallel, similarity, likeness

Overstatement (n.)

the action of expressing or stating something too strongly; exaggeration

synonyms: magnification, emphasis, exaggeration

Cadence (n.)

a regular and repeated pattern of activity, a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language

synonyms: rhythm, beat