VocabQuiz 2. 9/17/24

antithesis - a direct opposite

ascend - to rise

austere - strict, stern

autonomous - independent, self-contained

banal - common, ordinary

benign - not causing harm

capricious - fickle, changing suddenly

dawdle - waste time

defamation - ruining reputation

esoteric - to be understood by a small group

excaerbate - to aggravate or irritate

extol - to praise, glorify

fastidious - finicky, demanding (nit-picky)

furtive - secret

gregarious - social and outgoing

hypocrite - insincere, deceitful

innate - existing from birth

lethargic - sluggish

melancholy - depression of spirits

opaque - not transparent/ not clear

prolific - marked by good productivity

reprove - to scold (with kind intent)

symmetry - balanced proportions

tranquil - peaceful and calm

venerate - to honor/worship