English 10-1 FInal

Bombastic

(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas

Synonyms: inflated, highfalutin, pretentious
Antonyms: unadorned, simple, plain, austere

Callow

(adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers

Synonyms: green, raw, unfledged, inexperienced
Antonyms: mature, grown-up, polished, sophisticated

Drivel

(n.) Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense
(v.) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly

Synonyms: (n.) balderdash, tommyrot; (v.) slaver

Epitome

(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality

Synonyms: abstract, digest, archetype

Interloper

(n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

Synonyms: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky

Intrinsic

(adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part

Synonyms: immanent, organic
Antonyms: extrinsic, external, outward

Lassitude

(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

Synonyms: fatigue, lethargy, torpor, languor
Antonyms: energy, vitality, animation, liveliness

Millennium

(n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy

Synonyms: chiliad, golden age
Antonyms: doomsday

Stringent

(adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste

Synonyms: stern, rigorous, tough, urgent
Antonyms: lenient, mild, lax, permissive

Abominate

(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for.

Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem

Adventitious

(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

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

Expedite

(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster

Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

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 lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

Synonyms: accidental
Antonyms: deliberate, intentional

Noncommittal

(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

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

affable

(adj.) courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

Synonyms: genial, amicable, cordial
Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable

amorphous

(adj.) shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organization, unity, or cohesion

Synonyms: formless, unstructured, inchoate
Antonyms: definite, well-defined, clear-cut

archetype

(n.) an original model on which something was patterned or replicated; the ideal example of a particular type of person or thing

Synonyms: model, prototype, epitome

aura

(n.) that which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality

Synonyms: ambience, atmosphere

erudite

(adj.) scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic

Synonyms: profoundly, educated, well-read
Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated, illiterate

gossamer

(adj.) thin, light, delicate, insubstantial; (n.) a very thin, light cloth

Synonyms: (adj.) flimy, diaphanous, sheer, airy, feathery, gauzy
Antonyms: dense, solid, massive

insular

(adj.) relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience

Synonyms: narrow-minded, parochial, provincial
Antonyms: catholic, cosmopolitan, liberal

querulous

(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful

Synonyms: petulant, irritable
Antonyms: uncomplaining, stoical

sedulous

(adj.) persistent, showing industry and determination

Synonyms: assiduous, indefatigable
Antonyms: indolent, listless

sleazy

(adj.) thin or flimsy in texture; cheap; shoddy or inferior in quality or character; ethically low, mean, or disreputable

Synonyms: inferior, cheesy
Anonyms: superior, first-rate

Amnesty

Noun: a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution.

Synonyms: reprieve

Autonomy

Noun: self-government, political control

Synonyms: home rule
Antonyms: dependence, subjection

Axiomatic

Adjective: self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle.

Synonyms: taken for granted
Antonyms: questionable, dubious

Blazon

Verb: to adorn or embellish; to display consicuously; to publish or proclaim widely

Synonyms: broadcast, trumpet
Antonyms: hide, conceal, bury

Equitable

Adjective: fair, just, embodying principles of justice.

Synonyms: right, reasonable, evenhanded
Antonyms: unjust, unfair, one-sided, disproportionate

Extricate

Verb: to free from entanglements or difficulties; to remove with effort

Synonyms: disentangle, extract
Antonyms: enmesh, entangle

Fractious

Adjective: tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable

Synonyms: refractory, recalcitrant, peevish

Antonyms: docile, tractable, cooperative

Salutary

Adjective: beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

Synonyms: salubrious, curative
Antonyms: detrimental, Deleterious

Scathing

Adjective: Bitterly Severe, withering; causing great harm

Synonyms: searing, harsh, savage
Antonyms: bland, mild

soporific

Adjective: tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy
Noun: something that induces sleep

Synonyms: (N) narcotic, anesthetic
Antonyms: (adj) stimulating (N) stimulant, stimulus

Straitlaced

Adjective: extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct prudish, puritanical

Synonyms: highly conventional, overly strict, stuffy
Antonyms: lax, loose, indulgent, permissive, dissolute

Transient

Adjective: lasting only a short time, fleeting
Noun: one who stays only a short time

Synonyms: (adj) impermanent, ephemeral, evanescent
Antonyms: (adj) permanent, imperishable, immortal

aspersion

(n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
synonyms: innuendo, calumny
antonyms: endorsement, praise

brusque

(adj.) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
synonyms: tactless, ungracious
antonyms: tactful, diplomatic

castigate

(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely
synonyms: chastise, censure
antonyms: honor, praise, laud

disabuse

(v.) to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
synonyms: undeceive, enlighten
antonyms: deceive, delude, pull wool over one´s eyes

ennui

(n.) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
synonyms: languor, world-weariness, listlessness
antonyms: enthusiasm, liveliness, excitement, intensity

fetter

(n.) a chain or shackle placed on the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restrains; (v.) to chain or shackle; to render helpless or impotent
synonyms: (n) bond, restraint; (v) bind, hamper
antonyms: (v) free, liberate, emancipate

immutable

(adj.) not subject to change, constant
synonyms: unchangeable, unalterable, fixed, invariable
antonyms: changeable, inconstant, variable, fickle

megalomania

(n.) a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality
synonyms: delusions of grandeur
antonyms: modesty, self-abasement

transgress

(v.) to go beyond a limit of boundary; to sin, violate a law
synonyms: overstep, trespass
antonyms: obey, toe the line

transmute

(v.) to change from one nature, substance, or form to another
synonyms: transform, convert
antonyms: preserve, maintain

cadaverous

adj: pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse

Synonyms: corpselike, wasted, haggard, emaciated, ghastly
Antonyms: robust, portly, rosy, the picture of health

desecrate

Verb: to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute

Synonyms: profane, defile, violate
Antonyms: revere, venerate, consecrate

Disconcert

verb: to confuse; to disturb the composure of

Synonyms: upset, rattle, ruffle, faze
Antonyms: relax, calm, put at ease

Grandiose

adj: grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated

Synonyms: majestic, bombastic, highfalutin
Antonyms: simple, modest, humble

mitigate

verb: to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity

Synonyms: lessen, relieve, alleviate
Antonyms: aggravate, intensify, irritate, exacerbate

Pillage

verb: to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder;
Noun: the act of looting; booty

Synonyms: (V) ravage, sack, loot
(N) booty

redoubtable

adj: inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent

Synonyms: formidable, august
Antonyms: praise, commend, laud, pat on the back

Stalwart

adj: strong and sturdy; brave; resolute;
Noun: a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position

Synonyms: (Adj) sturdy, stout, intrepid, valiant; (N) mainstay
Antonym: (Adj) weak, infirm, irresolute, vacillating

acrimonious

adj: stinging, bitter in temper or tone

synonyms: biting, rancorous, hostile, peevish
Antonyms: gentle, warm, mild, cordial

bovine

adj: resembling a cow/ox; sluggish, unresponsive

synonyms: stolid, dull, slow, stupid
antonyms: sharp, bright, keen, quick

corpulent

adj: fat; having a large, bulky body

synonyms: overweight, heavy, obese, stout, portly
antonyms: slender, lean, soare, gaunt, emaciated

disavow

verb: to deny responsibility for or connection with

synonyms: disclaim, retract, abjure
antonyms: acknowledge, admit, grant, certify

dispassionate

adj: impartial; calm, free from emotion

synonyms: unbiased, disinterested, cool, detached
antonyms: committed, engaged, partial, biased

dissension

noun: disagreement, sharp difference of opinion

synonyms: strife, discord, contention
antonyms: agreement, accord, harmony

ignoble

adj: mean, low, base

synonyms: inferior, unworthy, sordid
antonyms: admirable, praiseworthy, lofty, noble

impugn

verb: to call into question; to attack as false

synonyms: challenge, deny, dispute, query, question
antonyms: confirm, prove, verify, validate

intemperate

adj: immoderate, lacking in self control; inclement

synonyms: excessive, extreme, unrestrained, inordinate
antonyms: moderate, restrained, cool and collected

perfidy

noun: faithlessness, treachery

synonyms: betrayal, disloyalty, treason
antonyms: faithfulness, loyalty, steadfastness

relegate

verb: to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish

synonyms: transfer, consign, demote, exile,
antonyms: promote, elevate, advance, recall

squeamish

adj: inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined

synonyms: nauseated, queasy, delicate, very sensitive, priggish

abate

v: to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

synonyms: diminish, decrese, subside, let up
antonyms: intensify, increase, magnify, wax

adulation

n: praise or flattery that is excessive (\#2)

synonyms: malediction, imprecation, abomination
antonyms: benediction, blessing

anathema

N: an object of intense dislike, a curse or strong denunciation

Synonyms: malediction, imprecation, abomination
Antonyms: benediction, blessing

avarice

n: a greedy desire, particularly for wealth

synonyms: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness

culpable

adj: deserving blame, worthy of condemnation

synonyms: guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy
antonyms: blameless, innocent, laudable, meritorious

dilatory

adj: tending to delay or procrastinate; not prompt; intended to delay or postpone

synonyms: stalling, slow, tardy, laggard
antonyms: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious

penury

n: extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency

pretentious

adj: done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; ambitious

recapitulate

v: to review a series of facts; to sum up

synonyms: review, summarize, go over

resuscitate

v: to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

synonyms: revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate

slovenly

adj: untidy, dirty, careless

synonyms: unkempt slatternly, lax
antonyms: neat, meticulous

Annotation

(n.) A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

Bedlam

(n.) A state or scene of uproar and confusion
S: commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy
A: peace and quiet, order, tranquility

Covert

(adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded
S: undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa
A: open, overt, undisguised

Debonair

(adj.) Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
S: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane
A: distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish

Equanimity

(n.) Calmness, composure, refusal to
S: tranquility, imperturbability
A: excitability, flappability, agitation

Fortuitous

(adj.) Accidental, occurring by a happy chance
S: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky
A: intentional, deliberate, premeditated

Gist

(n.) The essential part, main point, or essence
S: substance, core, nucleus

Imperious

(adj.) Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
S: domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative
A: fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming

Invective

(n.) A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
S: vituperation, abuse, diatribe, philippic
A: tribute, panegyric, encomium

Motley

(adj.) Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
(n.) A jester's costume; a jester

Provocative

(adj.) Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
S: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling
A: dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating

Reprobate

(n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
(v.) To disapprove of, condemn
S: scoundrel, blackguard; immoral, corrupt
A: saint; upright, virtuous, moral

Sedentary

(adj.) Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
S: seated, stationary, static
A: active, peripatetic, migratory

censurable

(adj.) deserving of blame or correction
Synonyms: blameworthy, discreditable, reprehensible
Antonyms: commendable, laudable, meritorious

corroborating

(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify
Antonyms: (adj.) refute, contradict, undermine, discredit

denizen

(n.) an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place
Synonyms: dweller, habitue
Antonyms: alien, outsider, foreigner

disseminate

(v.) to scatter or spread widely
Synonyms: disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulate
Antonyms: bring together, concentrate, muster, conceal, hide