Words On Wednesdays 2

25 words with definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.

fetid (adj.)

Def: Smelling very unpleasant.

S: rancid

A: fragrant

perfunctory (adj.)

Def: Carried out with minimum effort to satisfy the situation.

S: nonchalant

A: attentive

fracas (noun)

Def: A noisy disturbance.

S: ruckus

A: harmony

foible (noun)

Def: A small flaw.

S: flaw

A: perfection

vacuous (adj.)

Def: Showing a lack of thought or intelligence.

S: empty

A: thoughtful

reticent (adj.)

Def: Not revealing one’s thought or feelings easily.

S: secretive

A: open

farcical (adj.)

Def: In a ridiculous manner.

S: ridiculous

A: logical

egalitarian

Def: Relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights.

S: equal

A: unequal

palpable (adj.)

Def: Able to be touched or felt.

S: tangible

A: abstract

charlatan (noun)

Def: A person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills.

S: fraud

A: professional