World Lit Final Vocab Synonyms + Antonyms

acquiesce

synonym for comply with, accede, consent yield

acquiesce

antonym for resist, protest

blithe

synonym for argumentative, disputatious, combative

blithe

antonym for glum morose, despondent, depressed

crestfallen

synonym for despondent, disconsolate

crestfallen

antonym for elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

insuperable

synonym for invincible, insurmountable

insuperable

antonym for surmountable, conquerable

lamentable

synonym for deplorable, regrettable, distressing

lamentable

antonym for praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

respite

synonym for interval, intermission, lull, breather

retribution

synonym for recompense, requital, just deserts

apathy

synonym for indifference, disinterest, detachment

apathy

antonym for enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern

decrepit

synonym for infirm, broken-down, rickety

decrepit

antonym for vigorous, robust, sturdy

parsimonious

synonym for frugal, penny-pinching, cheap

parsimonious

antonym for generous, openhanded

quandry

synonym for confusion, dilemma, predicament

revel

synonym for relish, savor, bask in, carouse

revel

antonym for abhor, loathe

suave

synonym for sophisticated, urbane, polished

suave

antonym for crude, clumsy, oafish, loutish

ardent

synonym for very enthusiastic, impassioned

ardent

antonym for indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic

chastise

synonym for discipline, censure

chastise

antonym for commend, reward

deviate

synonym for diverge, veer, swerve

deviate

antonym for conform to, abide by, orthodox

inkling

synonym for clue, intimation, suggestion

palatable

synonym for edible, appetizing, attractive

palatable

antonym for inedible, distasteful, disagreeable

rancor

synonym for animosity, enmity, bitterness

rancor

antonym for goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

sophmoric

synonym for pretentious, super

sophmoric

antonym for mature, judicious, knowledgeable

corrosive

synonym for caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful

corrosive

antonym for bland, mild, benign, amiable

discern

synonym for perceive, detect, distinguish

discern

antonym for overlook

somber

synonym for mournful, dismal

somber

antonym for bright, sunny, lighthearted, jaunty

waive

synonym for decline, relinquish, forgo

waive

antonym for claim, accept

vivacious

synonym for spirited, animated, ebullient

vivacious

antonym for dull, spiritless, listless, indolent