Brinkman Vocab #1

Approbation

(N) the expression of approval or favorable opinion

antonymes: dissaproval, conemation

Assuage

(V) to make easier or milder

Antonyms: to aggravate, to worsen

Expostulate

(V) to attempt to change someones mind from some decision or course

Antonyms: to convince, to persuade

Intercede

(v) to plead on behalf of someone else

Antonyms: to avoide, to disregard

Lurid

(adj) causing shock, horror or revulsion

Antonyms: pleasent, appealing

Meritorious

(adj) deserving of recognition

antonyms:shameful, dishonerable

Petulant

(adj) easily iritated and upset

antonyms: friendly, agreeable

provincial

(adj) the sense of being limited and backward, narrow minded

antonyms: worldly, liberal

Umbrage

(N) a feeling of resentment over a small sight

antonym: satisfaction, pleasure

Unctuous

(adj) trying too hard to give an impression of honesty

antonyms: genuine, honest