Vocabulary List 1-250

Odious

Odious

hateful adj. repugnant, hateful syn. abhorrent, abominable, detestable, horrid ant. lovable, sympathetic

Wanton

excessive adj. extravagant syn. extreme ant. frugal, reserved

Contentious

quarrelsome adj. argumentative attitude or action syn. bellicose, combative, militant, pugnacious ant. peaceable, amiable, agreeable, complaisant

Strident

harsh adj. shrill and loud syn. grating, jarring, rasphing, raucous, clamorous ant. euphonious, melodious, sweet, pleasing

Pompous

arrogant adj. ostentatiously grand or showy/self-important syn. pontifical, egocentric, pretentious ant. humble, meek, modest

Belligerent

hostile adj. quarrelsome, combative, inflammatory, aggressive syn. bellicose, combative, contentious, pugnacious ant. friendly, peaceable, conciliatory, amiable

Mitigating

lessen v. make milder or more tolerable/ reduce in degree syn. assuage, alleviate, palliate, lessen ant. intensify, increase, aggravate

Propitious

favorable adj. favorably disposed, benign, affording favorable conditions syn. auspicious, promising, kindly ant. adverse, unpromising

Plausible

possible adj. having a superficial appearance of truth syn. believable, dredible, impossible ant. improbable, unlikely, impossible

Specious

false adj. apparently true, but isn't syn. deceptive, erroneous, inaccurate ant. valid

Rhetorical

over-elaborate adj. over-elaborate, showy/ concerned primarily with style or effect syn. oratorical, euphistic, flowery, grandiloquent ant. plain, unpretentious, unembellished

Derogatory

belittling adj. disparaging, negative, expressing low opinion syn. disparaging, detracting, pejorative, depreciatory ant. complimentary, laudatory, admiring

Obsolete

out-moded adj. no longer in use/ out of date syn. extinct, outworn, passe, unfashionable ant. contemporary, modern, new-fashioned, up-to-date

Exemplary

outstanding adj. serving as a model for intimidation syn. paradigmatic, admirable, commendable ant. contemporary, modern, new-fashioned, up-to -date

Acute

sharp adj. keen, critical, keenly perceptive syn. penetrating, incisive, trenchant, piercing ant. obtuse, dense, dull, stupid

Jeopardize

endanger v. to expose peril or hazard/risk syn. hazard, imperil, endanger, menace, risk ant. safeguard

Nullify

make void v. to annul, make, render invalid/ deprive of force or efficacy syn. cancel out, invalidate, void ant. validate, authenticate

Epitomize

capture the essence of v. an ideal or typical representation syn. typity ant. refute

Infiltrate

gain entrance surreptitiously v. to filter into or through syn. sneak in/mingle

Reproach

blame v/n. severe expression of censure; rebuke syn. rebuke, censure ant. praise

Objective

factual adj. uninfluenced by emotion, surmise, or personal prejudice syn. unbiased ant. suppositional, biased, prejudiced

Revere

glorify v. to regard with awe, great respect, or devotion syn. adore, worship ant. despise, abhor, loathe

Discriminate

distinguish v. to make a clear distinction syn. differentiate, identify ant. muddle, confuse

Innovate

contrive v. to begin or introduce something new syn. devise, originate

Candid

sincere adj. impartial, without pretense or reserve, straightforward syn. frank, sincere ant. deceptive, disguised, hidden

Peripheral

on the edge adj. of or related to or situated on the border of a surface; on the edge of, at the boundary; unnecessary, of minor importance syn. border, dispensable, irrelevant ant. central, essential, imperative

Concise

brief and to the point adj. expressing much in few words; brief but comprehensive syn. pithy, succinct, terse ant. lengthy, wordy, verbose, prolix

Prodigious

enormous adj. wonderfully great in degree, size, quantity, or extent; monstrous, immense syn. immense, enormous, amazing ant. insignificant, miniscule

Sage

wise person adj. or n. a wise person, someone respected for his judgement or knowledge syn. guru, authority, expert ant. idiot, moron

Ignoramus

an ignorant person n. dunce' uninformed, stupid individual syn. dunce, idiot, dolt ant. sage

Virtuoso

master n. one w/ special talent or knowledge, especially in the arts; a highly skilled performer syn. master, genius, prodigy, maven ant. novice, amateur, tyro

Antagonist

opponents n. one who engages another in combat or argument syn. opponent, adversary ant. ally, colleague, supporter

Squander

waste v. to spend extravagantly or foolishly syn. waste, dissipate ant. conserve, hoard

Flagrant

glaring adj. glaring, scandalous, outrageous syn. blatant, abject, barefaced, egregious ant. unnoticeable

Infallible

dependable adj. exempt from liability to error; absolutely trustworthy syn. dependable, foolproof ant. fallible

Grievous

painful adj. causing or expressing grief, pain, or anguish; serious, dire syn. mournful, sad, doleful ant. comedic, happy

Avarice

greed n. inordinate desire for wealth, greed syn. cupidity, greediness, rapaciousness ant. generocity, munificence, unselfishness

Depravity

perversion n. corruption, baseness; perversion syn. barbarism, decadence, debauchery ant. saintless, integrity

Diligence

persistence n. earnest and persistent application to an undertaking; steady effort syn. persistence, assiduity ant. laziness

Ribald

vulgar adj. indulging in vulgar, lewd humor syn. coarse, indifferent ant. inoffensive, innocuous

Haughty

disdainful adj. proud and disdainful; arrogantly lofty syn. narcissistic, egomaniacal, cocky ant. modest, unassuming, humble

Effervescent

bubbling adj. bubbling or hissing; exhibiting strong emotion or excitement syn. lively, bubbling, fizzing ant. dull, flat

Apathetic

unfeeling adj. having or exhibiting little or no emotion; indifferent syn. stolid, dispassionate, unsentimental, indifferent ant. enthusiastic

Parsimony

stinginess n. state of being excessively economical syn. frugality, stinginess ant. lavishness, generocity

Disparity

difference n. dissimilarity, difference, inequality syn. discrepancy, incongruity, divergence ant. correspondence, accord, similarity

Abstract

hypothetical adj. considered apart from concrete existence; not easily understood syn. hypothetical, speculative ant. proven, definite, concrete

Temperate

moderate adj. exercising moderation and self-restraint syn. moderate, abstemious ant. excessive, unrestrained

Inevitable

certain adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented syn. compulsory, mandatory ant. optional unrequired

Eccentric

weird adj. departing from conventional or established norm; erratic syn. unorthodox, anomalous, weird ant. normal, typical, conventional

Provincial

unsophisticated adj. not fashionable or sophisticated; limited in perspective syn. crude, uncultured, unrefined ant. cosmopolitan, citified

Disdain

contempt n. scorn syn. scorn, derision ant. esteem, respect, honor, admiration

Insubordinate

disobedient adj. not submitting to authority syn. defiant, rebellious, seditious ant. obedient, compliant

Viable

capable of being used adj. capable of being successful syn. practical, possible, feasible ant. impossible, unworkable

Expedite

hasten v. to accelerate the motion or progress of syn. facilitate, ease ant. hinder, obstruct, block

Absolve

pardoned v. to release from obligation, penalty, or punishment syn. exempt, excuse, free ant. convict, obligate

Collaborate

cooperate v. to work with another or others, act jointly, assist willingly syn. cooperate, unite ant. compete

Recant

withdraw v. to retract or repudiate a previous assertion, unsay what has been said syn. disclaim, disavous, repudiate, abrogate ant. affirm, confirm

Avow

declare v. to declare openly, admit, confess syn. claim, assert, allege, profess ant. deny, reject, repudiate, recant

Equivocate

mislead v. to use ambiguous expressions, especially with intent to mislead syn. hedge, evade, prevaricate ant. confront, face

Profuse

lavish adj. liberal or plentiful to excess syn. abundant, copious, bountiful ant. meager, niggard, stingy, frugal

Discreet

judicious adj. capable of keeping a confidence syn. prudent, judicious, fiduciary ant. ostentatious, untrustworthy

Vilification

belittlement n. vicious, defamatory statement syn. slander, belittlement ant. praise, compliment

Incoherence

disordered n. lack of harmony or clear connections syn. chaos, muddle, disorderliness ant. logic, orderliness

Compliance

agreement n. yielding to the will of others, agreeing to a wish or command syn. conformity, acquiescence ant. disagreement, discord

Ameliorate

improve v. to make better or more tolerable syn. amend ant. deteriorate, worsen

Deter

discourage v. to prevent or turn aside syn. inhibit, obviate ant. persuade, encourage, urge

Reprehensible

blameworthy adj. deserving of criticism or censure syn. blameworthy, culpable ant. virtuous, righteous

Obscure

made indistinct v. or adj. to make indistinct syn. hide, dim, indefinite ant. reveal, expose, distinct

Capricious

fickle adj. changes one's mind easily and frequently syn. impulsive, whimsical, unpredictable ant. constant, predictable

Impartial

unprejudiced adj. open-minded/fair syn. unbiased, indifferent, just ant. prejudiced, biased, partial

Futile

fruitless adj. having no useful result; ineffectual syn. unproductive, failed ant. successful, effective

Benevolent

doing good adj. suggestive of doing good syn. generous, philanthropic ant. malevolent, stingy, uncharitable

Pious

devout adj. exhibiting reverence & earnest compliance in the observance of religion syn. devout, god-fearing ant. unobservant, irreligious

Conciliate

reconcile v. to overcome the distrust or animosity of, appease syn. reconcile, mediate, negotiate ant. provoke, aggravate, inflate

Resignation

surrender n. unresisting acceptance of something as inevitable syn. capitulation ant. resistance

Dogmatic

unyielding adj. authoritative, arrogant assertion; dictatorial syn. relentless, unceasing, inflexible, headstrong, obdurate ant. inconstant, easygoing

Cacophony

inharmonious sound n. jarring, discordant sound syn. noise, babel, racket, pandemonium ant. harmony, euphony

Morbid

rigorous adj. characterized by preoccupation w/ unwholesome thoughts or feelings syn. odious, repulsive, gruesome, appalling ant. appealing, attractive, lovely

Stagnant

motionless adj. stale syn. static, stale, sluggish ant. flowing, moving, fresh

Minuscule

tiny adj. very small syn. minute, diminutive, microscopic ant. gigantic, gargantuan, huge

Discordance

disharmony n. state of disagreement, discord syn. contention, disharmony, disunity, dissonance ant. accord, agreement, harmony

Amiable

cordial adj. friendly and agreeable in disposition syn. affable, convivial, sociable ant. unfriendly, uncongenial, ill-disposed

Benefactor

one who gives aid n. giver of financial support to a person or charity syn. donor, patron, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist

Summit

top n. the highest point syn. acme, apex, pinnacle, zenith ant. nadir, bottom

Irrefutable

incapable of being disproved adj. impossible to disprove, incontrovertible syn. unarguable, airtight, unquestionable ant. disputable, arguable

Perfunctory

careless and routine adj. done routinely and with little interest or care syn. unenthusiastic, tepid, tactless ant. enthusiastic, vibrant

Ravenous

extreme hunger adj. extremely hungry syn. rapacious, starved, voracious, famished ant. satisfied, sated

Voracious

unstoppable adj. having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity/pursuit syn. greedy, rapacious, gluttonous ant. generous, unselfish, abstemious

Frivolous

trivial adj. unworthy of serious attention syn. foolish, inane, silly, mindless ant. sensible, meaningful

Gullible

easily fooled adj. easily deceived or duped syn. unsuspecting, naive, ingenuous ant. suspicious

Credulous

too easy to believe adj. disposed to believe too readily; gullible syn. unquestioning, undiscerning ant. critical, discerning

Steadfast

loyal adj. steady; firmly loyal syn. faithful, dedicated, resolute, assiduous

Unbiased

impartial adj. without prejudice, impartial syn. disinterested, dispassionate, fair, evenhanded ant. prejudiced, partial

Animated

lively adj. filled with activity, spirit; lively syn. dynamic, energetic, vibrant, zestful ant. lethargic, sluggish, dreaden

Taciturn

silent adj. habitually untalkative syn. uncommunicative, quiet, silent, inexpressive ant. communicative, open

Resolute

steadfast adj. characterized by firmness or determination syn. determined, fervid ant. faltering, apathetic

Servile

submissive adj. abjectly submissive syn. slavish ant. assertive

Reticent

bashful adj. characteristically hesitant or disinclined to speak out syn. restrained, bashful, reserved ant. bold, extroverted

Anarchy

chaos n. absence of any form of political authority; political disorder & confusion syn. lawlessness, disorder, dissonance, discord ant. order, control

Superficial

shallow adj. concerned with only what is apparent or obvious syn. cursory, insubstantial, surface ant. deep, profound, significant