All English IV Vocab (Semester 1)

Nonentity

a person or thing of no importance

antonyms: entity, somebody, VIP

Puissant

powerful, mighty, potent

antonyms: helpless, insignificant, powerless

Cognate

allied or similar in nature or quality

antonyms: different, individual, specific

Renaissance

period in Europe from the 14th-17th century that marked the transition from the medieval to the modern world

antonyms: dark age, destruction

Gesticulate

to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech

antonyms: N/A

Gestation

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth

antonyms: infertility, barrenness, decrease

Periphery

the external boundary of any surface or area

antonyms: center, inside, interior, middle

Metaphorical

something used symbolically to represent something else, suggesting a comparison or resemblance

antonyms: nonfigurative, nonmetaphorical

Infer

to derive by reasoning, conclude or judge from premises or evidence

antonyms: misunderstand, disbelieve, delineate

Deference

respectful or courteous regard

antonyms: defiance, disobedience, fight

Physiognomy

the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character

antonyms: N/A

Neophyte

a beginner or novice

antonyms: expert, professional, veteran

Parentage

derivation or descent from parents or ancestors

antonyms: prosperity, ending

Repertoire

the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation

antonyms: debt

Reparation

the making of amends for wrong or injury done

antonyms: sympathy, extortion, penalty

Severance

a breaking off

antonyms: ingratiation, reconciliation, unanimity

Sinecure

an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns

antonyms: N/A

Procure

to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means

antonyms: forfeit, relinquish, dissuade

Reserved

kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose, shy

antonyms: garrulous, loquacious, extroverted

Conservative

traditional in style or manner

antonyms: liberal, progressive

Salubrious

favorable to or promoting health, healthful

antonyms: unhealthy, unhealthful, unwholesome

Salutation

a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another's arrival or departure

antonyms: adieu, farewell

Sanitary

hygienic and clean

antonyms: unhygienic, noxious, defiled

Unsanitary

not sanitary, unhealthy or unhealthful

antonyms: hygienic, clean, unsoiled

Prevalent

widespread, of wide extent or occurrence

antonyms: abnormal, unpopular, irregular

Valiant

boldly courageous, brave, stout-hearted, heroic

antonyms: prudent, unnerved, timorous

Forte

a person's strong suit, something that one excels at

antonyms: ineptness, incompetence, inability

Fortitude

mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty

antonyms: cravenness, vacillation, timidity

Remuneration

money paid for a work or service

antonyms: nonpayment, underpayment

Munificent

extremely liberal in giving, very generous

antonyms: frugal, mercenary, parsimonious

Augment

to make larger, enlarge in size, increase

antonyms: abate, curtail, lessen

August

inspiring reverence or admiration, respected and impressive

antonyms: sordid, giddy, vulgar, undignified

Accrue

to happen or result as a natural growth

antonyms: abate, taper, lose

Increment

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale

antonyms: diminution, decrease, abatement

Alimentary

relating to nourishment or sustenance

antonyms: N/A

Coalesce

come together to form one mass or whole

antonyms: uncouple, disengage, sever

Nurture

care for and encourage the growth or development of

antonyms: hinder, proscribe, encumber

Nutrient

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life

antonyms: insalubrious, unhealthy, nonnutritive

Impurity

the quality or condition of being impure

antonyms: cleanliness, decorum, spotlessness

Purge

rid of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling

antonyms: demean, sully, tarnish, debase

Transform

make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of

antonyms: preserve, stagnate, remain

Conformity

compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions

antonyms: defiance, violation, strife, divergence

Amorphous

without a clearly defined shape, form, or structure

antonyms: coherent, definite, structured

Morphology

the study of the forms of things

antonyms: disorganization

Effigy

a sculpture or model of a person

antonyms: antithesis

Feign

pretend to be affected by, put on an appearance of

antonyms: sincere, truthful

Mutation

the action or process of mutating, the changing of the structure of a gene

antonyms: stabilization, stagnation

Immutable

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

antonyms: fickle, pliable, pliant

Retentive

able to absorb and hold moisture, having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily

antonyms: forgetful, preoccupied, amnesiac

Pertinacious

holding firmly to an opinion or course of action

antonyms: subservient, agreeable, vacillating

Ostensible

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

antonyms: corroborated, genuine, substantiated

Contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial

antonyms: irrefutable, ingratiating, cordial, tranquil

Inflexible

unwilling to change or compromise, not able to be bent

antonyms: changeable, flaccid, relaxed, amenable

Reflective

providing a reflection, capable of reflecting light or other radiation; deep thought

antonyms: mindless, frivolous, flippant

Pliable

easily bent, easily influenced

antonyms: established, immutable, rigid, brittle

Implicit

implied though not plainly expressed, essentially or very closely connected with

antonyms: factual, real, diffident, explicit, voiced

Tortuous

full of twists and turns, excessively lengthy and complex

antonyms: straight, direct, linear

Extortion

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

antonyms: peace

Diverse

showing a great deal of variety

antonyms: homogeneous, tantamount, analagous

Inadvertent

unintentional, not attentive, not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning

antonyms: intentional, premediated, predictable

Incorporate

take in or contain something as a part or whole; include; combined into one body, mass, or substance

antonyms: separate, cleave, sever, disembody

Corpulent

(of a person) fat

antonyms: lean, slim, scrawny

Capitulate

give up resistance, surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms

antonyms: resist, endure, withstand, defy

Precipitous

dangerously high or steep, something done suddenly and without careful consideration

antonyms: deliberate, tentative, gradual, smooth

Pedestrian

a person who goes or travels on foot, of or relating to walking, lacking inspiration or excitement

antonyms: driver, provocative, entertaining

Expeditious

done with speed and efficiency

antonyms: leisurely, dawdling, slow

Emancipate

set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions

antonyms: bind, enslave, conquer, subjugate

Manifest

readily perceived by the eye or mind, display or show by one's acts or appearances, demonstrate

antonyms: nebulous, vague, ambiguous, enigmatic

Digital

displaying a readout in numerical digits as opposed to hands or a pointer, available in electronic form

antonyms: alphabetical

Prestidigitation

magic tricks performed as entertainment, sleight of hand

antonyms: reality, truth, fact

Discordant

disagreeing or incongruous, harsh and jarring sounds due to a lack of harmony.

antonyms: congruous, serene, noiseless, harmonious

Concord

agreement or harmony between people and groups, peace, concurrence in attitudes or feelings

antonyms: conflict, discord, dissent, strife, turmoil

Inoculate

treat someone with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease, to introduce microorganisms into surroundings suited to their growth

antonyms: deprive, clear, eliminate

Inveigle

persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery, to entice or lure by flattery

antonyms: alert, repulse, caution

Indentation

the action of indenting or the state of being indented, a deep recess of notch on the edge or surface of something

antonyms: bulge, protrusion, convexity

Indenture

a legal agreement, contract, or document, a contract by which a person is bound to service; a sunken area forming a separate space

antonyms: jut, camber, swelling

Linguistic

relating to language or linguistics

antonyms: nonlinguistic, nonverbal

Bilingual

able to speak two languages fluently

antonyms: monolingual

Gloss

shine or luster on a smooth surface, a false or deceptively good appearance

antonyms: dull, roughen, ruffle, reveal, expose

Polyglot

knowing or using several languages

antonyms: monolingual

Pusillanimous

showing a lack of courage or determination, timid

antonyms: brave, fearless, plucky

Animadversion

a comment or remark, especially a critical one; criticism or censure

antonyms: approval, compliment, praise

Zoomorphic

having or representing animal forms or gods of animal form

antonyms: N/A

Zoological

relating to zoology, relating to animals

antonyms: N/A

Agrarian

relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land, a person who advocates a redistribution of landed property

antonyms: nonagricultural, urban, industrialized

Peregrinate

travel or wander around from place to place

antonyms: stay, remain, be direct

Villa

a large and luxurious country residence, an estate consisting of farm and residential buildings arranged around a courtyard

antonyms: N/A

Villainy

wicked or criminal behavior

antonyms: good, morality, righteousness

Acculturation

assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one

antonyms: maladaptation, incompatibility, diversity

Pastoral

used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle, concerning or appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance

antonyms: city, metropolitan, urban

Repast

a meal, feast, or banquet

antonyms: diet, fast

Egregious

outstandingly bad, shocking, outrageous

antonyms: good, mild, concealed

Gregarious

animals living in flocks or loosely organized communities; plants growing in open clusters, a person fond of company, sociable

antonyms: unfriendly, unsociable, cold

Impecunious

having little or no money

antonyms: rich, wealthy

Pecuniary

relating to or consisting of money

antonyms: nonfinancial

Cynical

believing that people are motivated by self-interest, concerned only with one's own interests

antonyms: believing, hopeful, trusting

Cynosure

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration, a guiding or motivating purpose or principle

antonyms: flaw, imperfection

Tragic

causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow, relating to tragedy in a literary work

antonyms: fortunate, joyous, healthful

Tragedian

an actor who specializes in tragic roles, a writer of tragedies

antonyms: N/A

Cosmic

relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth; inconceivably vast

antonyms: limited, minute, small