Sadlier Connect Level F Units 1-6

approbation

(n.) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise, official approval.
synonyms: sanction
antonyms: disapproval, condemnation, censure

assuage

(v.) to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
synonyms: mitigate, slake, allay
antonyms: intensify, aggravate, exacerbate

coalition

(n.) a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
synonyms: alliance, league, federation, combine
antonym: splinter group

decadence

(n.) decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence
synonyms: degeneration, corruption
antonyms: rise, growth, maturation

elicit

(v.) to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)synonyms: evoke, extract, educeantonyms: repress, quash, squelch, stifle

expostulate

(v.) to attempt to dissuade someone form some course o decision by earnest reasoning
synonyms: protest, remonstrate, complain

hackneyed

(adj.) used so often as to lack freshness or originality
synonyms: banal, trite, commonplace, corny
antonyms: new, fresh, novel, original

hiatus

(n.) a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
synonyms: pause, lacuna
antonyms: continuity, continuation

innuendo

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
synonyms: insinuation, intimation
antonym: direct statement

intercede

(v.) to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement
synonyms: intervene, mediate

jaded

(adj.) wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)
synonyms: sated, surfeited, cloyed
antonyms: unspoiled, uncloyed

lurid

(adj.) causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
synonyms: gruesome, gory, grisly, baleful, ghastly
antonyms: pleasant, attractive appealing, wholesome

meritorious

(adj.) worthy, deserving recognition and praise
synonyms: praiseworthy, laudable, commendable
antonyms: blameworthy, reprehensible

petulant

(adj.) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
synonyms: irritable, testy, waspish
antonyms: amiable, placid

prerogative

(n.) a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
synonyms: perquisite, perk

provincial

(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside; (n.) a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony
synonyms: (adj.) narrow-minded, parochial, insular, naive
antonyms: (adj) cosmopolitan, broad-minded

simulate

(v.) to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
synonyms: pretend, affect

transcend

(v.) a rise above or beyond, exceed
synonyms: surpass, outstrip

umbrage

(n.) shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
synonyms: irritation, pique
antonyms: pleasure, delight, satisfaction

unctuous

(adj.) excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable
synonyms: mealymouthed, fawning, greasy
antonyms: gruff, blunt

ameliorate

to improve (v)

aplomb

poise (n)

bombastic

full of yourself (adj)

callow

immature (adj.)

drivel

saliva; nonsense (n)
to speak nonsense (v)

epitome

an instance that represents a larger reality (n)

exhort

to urge strongly, advise earnestly (v)

ex officio

by virtue of holding a certain office (adj or adv)

infringe

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds (v)

ingratiate

to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense) (v)

interloper

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

intrinsic

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

inveigh

to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval (v)

lassitude

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

millennium

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

occult

secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means (adj) to hide, cover up; eclipse; (v) matters involving the supernatural (n)

permeate

to spread through, penetrate, soak through (v)

precipitate

to fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; (v) characterized by excessive haste; (adj) moisture; the product of an action or process (n)

stringent

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

surmise

to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; likely idea that lacks definite proof (v)

Abominate

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

Synonyms: Loathe, Abhor, Despise, Detest
Antonyms: Relish, Savor, Cherish, Esteem

Acculturation

(n.) The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend.

Synonyms: Adaptation

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

Ascribe

(v.) To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute.

Synonyms: Impute, Credit, Attribute

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

Enjoin

(v.) To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit.

Synonyms: Bid, Charge, Command, Adjure
Antonyms: Allow, Permit

Expedite

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

Synonyms: Accelerate, Facilitate, Speed Up
Antonyms: Hinder, Hamper, Impede, Obstruct

Expiate

(v.) To make amends, make up for; to avert.

Synonyms: Redeem, Make Amends For, Atone, Make Reparation

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, Unconsidered
Antonyms: Deliberate, Intentional, Premeditated

Nominal

(adj.) Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously.

Synonyms: Titular, Token, Trifling, Inconsequential
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Exorbitant, Excessive

Noncommittal

(adj.) Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no.

Synonyms: Cagey, Uninformative, Playing it Safe, Playing it Close to the Vest
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: Embezzle, Defraud, Misappropriate

Proclivity

(n.) A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior).

--The picture says: "Naysayers shall exhibit a proclivity to naysay." In other words: "Haters gonna hate."

Synonyms: Natural Bent, Penchant, Propensity
Antonyms: Inability or Incapacity

Sangfroid

(n.) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances.

Synonyms: Poise, Self-Assurance, Equanimity
Antonyms: Excitability, Hysteria, Flappability

Seditious

(adj.) Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government.

Synonyms: Mutinous, Rebellious, Subversive
Antonyms: Supportive, Loyal, Faithful, Allegiant

Tenuous

(adj.) Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported.

Synonyms: Flimsy, Insubstantial, Vague, Hazy
Antonyms: Strong, Solid, Substantial, Valid

Vitriolic

(adj.) Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid).

Synonyms: Withering, Acerbic, Mordant
Antonyms: Bland, Saccharine, Honeyed, Sugary

Wheedle

(v.) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end.

Synonyms: Cajole, Inveigle, Soft-Soap, Sweet-Talk
Antonyms: Coerce, Browbeat, Intimidate, Strong-Arm

affable

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

aggrandize

(v.) to increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater

amorphous

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

archetype

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

aura

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

contraband

(n.) illegal traffic, smuggled goods; (adj.) illegal, prohibited

erudite

(adj.) scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic

gossamer

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

inscrutable

(adj.) incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically

insular

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

irrevocable

(adj.) incapable of being changed or called back

propensity

(n.) a natural inclination or predilection toward

querulous

(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful

remonstrate

(v.) to argue or plead with someone against something, protest against, object to

repudiate

(v.) to disown, reject, or deny the validity of

resilient

(adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly

reverberate

(v.) to re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly

scurrilous

(adj.) coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (especially in language), foul-mouthed

sedulous

(adj.) persistent, showing industry and determination

sleazy

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

amnesty

(n.) a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution

autonomy

(n.) self-government, political control

axiomatic

(adj.) self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle

blazon

(v.) to adorn or embellish; to display conspicuously; to publish or proclaim widely

caveat

(n.) a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior

equitable

(adj.) fair, just, embodying principles of justice

extricate

(v.) to free from entanglements or difficulties; to remove with effort

filch

(v.) to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts

flout

(v.) to mock, treat with contempt

fractious

(adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable

precept

(n.) a rule of conduct or action

salutary

(adj.) beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

scathing

(adj.) bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm

scourge

(v.) to whip, punish severely; (n.) a cause of affliction or suffering; a source or severe punishment or criticism

sepulchral

(adj.) funereal, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy or dismal

soporific

(adj.) tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy; (n.) something that induces sleep

straitlaced

(adj.) extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct; prudish, puritanical

transient

(adj.) lasting only a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time

unwieldy

(adj.) not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity

vapid

(adj.) dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force