Sadlier Connect - Level E - Units 1-7

Abhor Definition

(V.) To regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

Abhor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Detest, despise, abominate

Antonyms: Admire, cherish, respect, relish

Amend Definition

(V.) To change in a formal way; to change for the better

Amend Synonyms

Synonyms: Modify, improve, correct

Buffet Definition

(V.) To slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (N.) A slap, blow

Buffett Synonyms

Synonyms: Sock, thump, pummel, toss about

Chaos Definition

(N.) Great confusion, disorder

Chaos Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Anarchy, turmoil

Antonyms: Order, regularity, tranquility

Commodious Definition

(Adj.) Roomy, spacious

Commodious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Comfortable, ample, capacious

Antonyms: Cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient

Corrosive Definition

(Adj.) Eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic

Corrosive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful

Antonyms: Bland, mild, benign, amiable

Discern Definition

(V.) To see clearly, recognize

Discern Synonyms and Antonym

Synonyms: Perceive, detect, distinguish

Antonyms: Overlook

Extant Definition

(Adj.) Still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost

Extant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Surviving, in existence

Antonyms: Extinct, vanished

Implicate Definition

(V.) To involve in; to connect with or be related to

Implicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Incriminate, entangle

Antonyms: Absolve, exculpate

Inter Definition

(V.) To bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion

Inter Antonyms

Antonyms: Unearth, exhume

Martinet Definition

(N.) A strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

Martinet Synonyms

Synonyms: Taskmaster, overseer

Obviate Definition

(V.) To anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

Obviate Synonyms

Synonyms: Preclude, forestall, ward off

Renegade Definition

(N.) One who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (Adj.) Traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

Renegade Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Turncoat, heretic

Antonyms: Loyalist, patriot

Reprehensible Definition

(Adj.) Deserving blame or punishment

Reprehensible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious

Antonyms: Commendable, blameless, meritorious

Somber Definition

(Adj.) Dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

Somber Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Mournful, dismal

Antonyms: Bright, sunny, lighthearted, jaunty

Squalid Definition

(Adj.) Filthy, wretched, debased

Squalid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Dingy, sordid, foul, vile, abject

Antonyms: Neat, spruce, exalted, lofty

Turbulent Definition

(Adj.) Disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

Turbulent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Tumultuous, unruly, agitated

Antonyms: Calm, placid, tranquil, still

Vociferous Definition

(Adj.) Loud and noisy; compelling attention

Vociferous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Clamorous, uproarious, blustering

Antonyms: Quiet, soft-spoken, muted, subdued

Voluminous Definition

(Adj.) Of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length

Voluminous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Bulky, massive, plentiful

Antonyms: Scant, meager

Waive Definition

(V.) To do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer

Waive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Decline, relinquish, forgo

Antonyms: Claim, accept

Accede Definition

(V.) To yield to; to assume an office or dignity

Accede Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Consent, concur, comply, assent

Antonyms: Demur, balk at

Brandish Definition

(V.) To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

Brandish Synonyms

Synonyms: Swing, shake

Comprise Definition

(V.) To include or contain; to be made up of

Comprise Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Compose, constitute, encompass

Antonyms: Exclude

Deft Definition

(Adj.) Skillful, nimble

Deft Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

Antonyms: Clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

Destitute Definition

(Adj.) Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

Destitute Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Wanting, devoid, penniless

Antonyms: Rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

Explicit Definition

(Adj.) Definite, clearly stated

Explicit Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

Antonyms: Vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

Extirpate Definition

(V.) To tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

Extirpate Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise

Antonyms: Implant, sow, foster, nourish

Inopportune Definition

(Adj.) Coming at a bad time; not appropriate

Inopportune Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable

Antonyms: Timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

Ironic Definition

(Adj.) Suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic

Ironic Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

Antonyms: Straightforward, unequivocal

Musty Definition

(Adj.) Stale, moldy; out-of-date

Musty Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Hackneyed, antiquated

Antonyms: Sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

Officious Definition

(Adj.) Meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

Officious Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

Antonyms: Reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

Ominous Definition

(Adj.) Unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

Ominous Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous

Antonyms: Propitious, auspicious, promising

Pinnacle Definition

(N.) A high peak or point

Pinnacle Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Apex, acme, summit, apogee

Antonyms: Nadir, perigee, low point

Premeditated Definition

(Adj. / Part.) Considered beforehand, deliberately planned

Premeditated Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged

Antonyms: Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

Rampant Definition

(Adj.) Growing without check, running wild

Rampant Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent

Antonyms: Controlled, restrained

Solace Definition

(N.) Comfort, relief; (V.) To comfort, console

Solace Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: (V.) Soothe, reassure, cheer up

Antonyms: (V.) Vex, aggravate, upset

Stately Definition

(Adj.) Dignified, majestic

Stately Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Grand, magnificent, imposing

Antonyms: Lowly, humble, servile, abject

Supple Definition

(Adj.) Bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile

Supple Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Flexible, limber, pliable, pliant

Antonyms: Rigid, unbending, hidebound

Suppress Definition

(V.) To stop by force, put down

Suppress Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence

Antonyms: Provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

Venal Definition

(Adj.) Open to or marked by bribery or corruption

Venal Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary

Antonyms: Honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

Altruistic Definition

(Adj.) Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Altruistic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Selfless

Antonyms: Selfish, self-centered

Assent Definition

(V.) To express agreement; (N.) Agreement

Assent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Consent, concur

Antonyms: Disagree, differ, dissent

Benefactor Definition

(N.) One who does good to others

Benefactor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Patron, humanitarian

Antonyms: Misanthrope, malefactor

Chivalrous Definition

(Adj.) Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Chivalrous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Civil, valiant, courtly

Antonyms: Uncouth, churlish, loutish

Clemency Definition

(N.) Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Clemency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Leniency, forbearance, gentleness

Antonyms: Harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

Dearth Definition

(N.) A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Dearth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Insufficiency, want, paucity

Antonyms: Surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance

Diffident Definition

(Adj.) Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Diffident Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn

Antonyms: Bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty

Discrepancy Definition

(N.) A difference; a lack of agreement

Discrepancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Disagreement, divergence, inconsistency

Antonyms: Agreement, convergence, consistency

Embark Definition

(V.) To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Embark Synonyms

Synonyms: Commence, begin, board

Facile Definition

(Adj.) Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Facile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: Effortless, assured, poised, specious

Antonyms: Labored, awkward, halting