The Fifth Child Vocab

Amiable

(adj.) friendly; having or showing good-natured qualities

Synonyms: charming, pleasant, sociable, good-humored

Antonyms: aloof, cold, disagreeable, hostile, unfriendly

Annul

(v.) declare invalid (such as an official agreement, decision, or result)

Synonyms: void, revoke, repeal, undo, quash

Antonyms: enact, establish, institute, authorize

Appease

(v.) pacify or placate; satisfy a demand

Synonyms: soothe, tranquilize, fulfill, relieve

Antonyms: provoke, inflame, frustrate

Awe

(n.) wonder or admiration

Synonyms: amazement, reverence, shock

Antonyms: disregard, coolness, expectation

Belligerent

(adj.) hostile and aggressive

Synonyms: quarrelsome, combative, antagonistic, quick-tempered

Antonyms: peaceful, even-tempered, calm

Bemused

(adj.) puzzled, confused, or a bit bewildered

Synonyms: perplexed, baffled, dumbfounded, mystified

Antonyms: alert, clearheaded, conscious

Dubious

(adj.) unsettled in opinion; doubtful or uncertain (of something)

Synonyms: hesitant, questionable, suspect, fishy

Antonyms: certain, sure, indisputable, undeniable

Emphatic

(adj.) showing emphasis or forcefulness

Synonyms: vehement, energetic, insistent, assertive

Antonyms: hesitant, tentative, mild

Exasperate

(v.) to cause strong irritation or annoyance to

Synonyms: irritate, frustrate, infuriate, bother

Antonyms: delight, please, placate, pacify

Fastidious

(adj.) extremely or excessively careful and detailed

Synonyms: meticulous, scrupulous, precise, selective

Antonyms: lackadaisical, flexible, carefree, sloppy

Haggard

(adj.) looking exhausted and unwell (often from fatigue, worry, or suffering)

Synonyms: unwell, unhealthy, gaunt, sickly, worn

Antonyms: healthy, fresh, fit

Haphazard

(adj.) lacking organization, order, or a plan

Synonyms: random, disorderly, chaotic

Antonyms: organized, systematic, methodical

Imperative

(n.) a rule, command, or order

Synonyms: instruction, edict, commandment, directive

Antonyms: suggestion, petition, plea, proposal

Incorrigible

(adj.) unable to be corrected, improved, or changed

Synonyms: incurable, hopeless, irreversible, irrecoverable

Antonyms: reversible, curable, recoverable

Malevolent

(adj.) having or showing ill will, hatred, or evil toward others

Synonyms: malicious, hostile, cruel, hateful

Antonyms: benevolent, compassionate, loving, warm, good

Morose

(adj.) gloomy, bad-tempered, and uncommunicative

Synonyms: sullen, sulky, bleak, miserable, ill-tempered

Antonyms: cheery, bright, jolly, friendly, festive

Nuisance

(n.) a person, thing, or circumstance that is annoying, obnoxious, or unpleasant

Synonyms: pest, bother, burden, headache, menace, pain

Antonyms: pleasure, help, blessing, charm, joy

Shrewd

(adj.) having or showing sharp judgment in practical matters

Synonyms: astute, perceptive, wise

Antonyms: foolish, inept, ignorant, obtuse

Stolid

(adj.) showing or expressing little to no emotion, animation, or sensibility; stoic

Synonyms: unemotional, impassive, expressionless, blank

Antonyms: expressive, lively, emotional, impassioned

Tact

(n.) a sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense

Synonyms: diplomacy, manners, judgment, sensitivity

Antonyms: indiscretion, rudeness, disregard