Vocab 7

abyss (noun) – bottomless hole; vast expanse or depth
- Synonyms: chasm, void
- Antonyms: surface, peak
acrid (adjective) – caustic; bitter; harsh (relates sometimes to taste and smell)
- Synonyms: pungent, sharp
- Antonyms: sweet, mild
acuity (noun) – sharpness of perception
- Synonyms: keenness, insight
- Antonyms: dullness, ignorance
baleful (adjective) – destructive; deadly
- Synonyms: harmful, sinister
- Antonyms: benign, harmless
cataclysm (noun) – an event or situation that causes a momentous change or upheaval
- Synonyms: disaster, upheaval
- Antonyms: peace, stability
catharsis (noun) – a purification or purging of emotions that brings about spiritual renewal
- Synonyms: cleansing, release
- Antonyms: repression, concealment
dogma (noun) – a system of beliefs or principles
- Synonyms: doctrine, tenet
- Antonyms: skepticism, doubt
edifice (noun) - a very large building
- Synonyms: structure, monument
- Antonyms: shack, hut
enumerate (verb) – to count one by one
- Synonyms: list, tally
- Antonyms: ignore, overlook
grate (verb) – to cause irritation
- Synonyms: annoy, irritate
- Antonyms: please, soothe
inertia (noun) – resistance to motion or action
- Synonyms: inactivity, stagnation
- Antonyms: activity, motion
inordinate (adjective) – exceeding reasonable limits, excessive
- Synonyms: excessive, immoderate
- Antonyms: moderate, reasonable
luminous (adjective) – shining, full of light
- Synonyms: bright, radiant
- Antonyms: dark, dull
maudlin (adjective) – overly sentimental
- Synonyms: sentimental, emotional
- Antonyms: unemotional, stoic
novice (noun) - a beginner
- Synonyms: beginner, rookie
- Antonyms: expert, veteran
pique (noun) – resentment, irritation
- Synonyms: annoyance, irritation
- Antonyms: contentment, pleasure
propensity (noun) – preference, natural inclination
- Synonyms: tendency, inclination
- Antonyms: aversion, disinclination
purse (verb) – to pucker or to tighten one’s lips
- Synonyms: tighten, contract
- Antonyms: relax, loosen
refute (verb) – to disprove, to show as erroneous
- Synonyms: disprove, rebut
- Antonyms: confirm, validate
remuneration (noun) – the act of paying for a service, loss or expense
- Synonyms: payment, compensation
- Antonyms: nonpayment, loss
soothsayer (noun) – a person who is able to predict the future; seer
- Synonyms: prophet, oracle
- Antonyms: skeptic, disbeliever
supple (adjective) – easily bent, elastic, pliable
- Synonyms: flexible, adaptable
- Antonyms: stiff, rigid
travail (noun) – difficult labor
- Synonyms: toil, labor
- Antonyms: ease, comfort
understate (verb) – to show restraint or lack of emphasis
- Synonyms: minimize, downplay
- Antonyms: exaggerate, overstate
vibrant (adjective) – full of life
- Synonyms: lively, spirited
- Antonyms: dull, lifeless

abyss (noun) – The climbers stared into the abyss, unsure if they could find a way across its treacherous depth.

acrid (adjective) – The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air after the accident.

acuity (noun) – Her acuity in recognizing patterns helped her excel in her studies.

baleful (adjective) – The baleful glare from the mountain made the hikers hesitate before proceeding.

cataclysm (noun) – The earthquake was a cataclysm that changed the landscape of the town forever.

catharsis (noun) – Writing in her journal provided a catharsis that helped her process her emotions.

dogma (noun) – The group was divided by differing dogmas, which made discussions difficult.

edifice (noun) – The ancient edifice stood tall, a testament to the architectural genius of its creators.

enumerate (verb) – The teacher asked the students to enumerate the key points of the lesson.

grate (verb) – The constant noise began to grate on her nerves, making it hard to concentrate.

inertia (noun) – The car's inertia carried it forward even after the driver had pressed the brakes.

inordinate (adjective) – He spent an inordinate amount of time playing video games instead of studying.

luminous (adjective) – The stars were particularly luminous that night, illuminating the sky.

maudlin (adjective) – His maudlin behavior at the event was surprising and somewhat embarrassing.

novice (noun) – As a novice in the cooking class, he struggled with the simple recipes.

pique (noun) – She felt a sense of pique when her suggestion was ignored during the meeting.

propensity (noun) – His propensity for taking risks often led him to exciting adventures.

purse (verb) – She decided to purse her lips when she saw her friend acting inappropriately.

refute (verb) – The scientist aimed to refute the previous claims with her groundbreaking research.

remuneration (noun) – The remuneration for her freelance work was higher than she had expected. soothsayer (noun) – The soothsayer predicted a prosperous future for those who heeded her advice. supple (adjective) – The gymnast's supple body allowed her to perform complex routines with ease. travail (noun) – The travail of building the house tested their patience and endurance. understate (verb) – He tended to understate his achievements, despite their significance. vibrant (adjective) – The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

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