level F, unit 3 vocabulary

  1. abominate (v.): to have an intense dislike or hatred for

    1. synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest

    2. antonyms: relish, savor, esteem

  2. 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

    1. synonyms: adaptation

  3. adventitious (adj.): resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

    1. synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous

    2. antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

  4. ascribe (v.): to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

    1. synonyms: impute, credit

  5. circuitous (adj.): roundabout, not direct

    1. synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding

    2. antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies

  6. commiserate (v.): to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

    1. synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize

    2. antonyms: feel no sympathy for

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

    1. synonyms: bid, charge, adjure

    2. antonyms: allow, permit

  8. expedite (v.): to make easy, cause to progress faster

    1. synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up

    2. antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

  9. expiate (v.): to make amends, make up for; to avert

    1. synonyms: redeem, make amends for, make reparation

  10. ferment (n.): a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence

    1. synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest

    2. antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

  11. ferment (v.): to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action

  12. inadvertent (adj.): resulting from or marked by lack of attention, unintentional, accidental

    1. synonyms: accidental

    2. antonyms: deliberate, intentional

  13. nominal (adj.): existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

    1. synonyms: titular, inconsequential

    2. antonyms: actual, exorbitant

  14. noncommittal (adj.): not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

    1. synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

    2. antonyms: positive, definite, committed

  15. peculate (v.): to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use

    1. synonyms: defraud, misappropriate

  16. proclivity (n.): a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)

    1. synonyms: penchant, propensity

    2. antonyms: inability, incapacity

  17. sangfroid (n.): composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

    1. synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equianimity

    2. antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability

  18. seditious (adj.): resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

    1. synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive

    2. antonyms: supportive, faithful, allegiant

  19. tenuous (adj.): thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

    1. synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy

    2. antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid

  20. vitriolic (adj.): bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

    1. synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant

    2. antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

  21. wheedle (v.): to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

    1. synonyms: inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk

    2. antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm