Unit 9 Lang Vocab

1. Altruism (noun): The selfless concern for the well-being of others.  

       Synonym: Selflessness  

       Antonym: Self-interest  

2. Ambrosia (noun): The food or drink of the gods, often thought to bring immortality.  

       Synonym: Nectar  

       Antonym: Poison  

3. Ameliorate (verb): To make something better or improve it.  

       Synonym: Improve  

       Antonym: Worsen  

4. Amenable (adjective): Open to suggestion or influence.  

       Synonym: Agreeable  

       Antonym: Uncooperative  

5. Ascribe (verb): To attribute something to a cause or source.  

       Synonym: Attribute  

       Antonym: Disclaim  

6. Aseptic (adjective): Free from contamination or germs.  

       Synonym: Sterile  

       Antonym: Contaminated  

7. Avant-garde (adjective): New and experimental, especially in the arts.  

       Synonym: Innovative  

       Antonym: Traditional  

8. Blarney (noun): Flattering talk meant to deceive or charm.  

       Synonym: Flattery  

       Antonym: Sincerity  

9. Blasé (adjective): Indifferent or unimpressed due to over-familiarity.  

       Synonym: Indifferent  

       Antonym: Enthusiastic  

10. Blitzkrieg (noun): A sudden and intense military attack.  

       Synonym: Attack  

       Antonym: Defense  

11. Cache (noun): A hidden store of goods or valuables.  

       Synonym: Hoard  

       Antonym: Open  

12. Cacophony (noun): A harsh, jarring noise.  

       Synonym: Racket  

       Antonym: Silence  

13. Cajole (verb): To persuade someone through flattery or promises.  

       Synonym: Coax  

       Antonym: Discourage  

14. Chagrin (noun): A feeling of distress or embarrassment.  

       Synonym: Disappointment  

       Antonym: Joy  

15. Chauvinism (noun): Excessive or prejudiced loyalty to one's own group.  

       Synonym: Nationalism  

       Antonym: Tolerance  

16. Chic (adjective): Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.  

       Synonym: Stylish  

       Antonym: Unfashionable  

17. Chicanery (noun): The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.  

       Synonym: Deception  

       Antonym: Honesty  

18. Conduit (noun): A channel for conveying something, especially liquids or electricity.  

       Synonym: Channel  

       Antonym: Blockage  

19. Cuckold (noun): A man whose wife is unfaithful.  

       Synonym: Husband  

       Antonym: Faithful husband  

20. Duress (noun): Threats or pressure used to force someone into action.  

       Synonym: Coercion  

       Antonym: Freedom  

21. Ebullient (adjective): Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.  

       Synonym: Enthusiastic  

       Antonym: Depressed  

22. Eclectic (adjective): Drawing from a variety of sources or styles.  

       Synonym: Diverse  

       Antonym: Narrow  

23. Equivocal (adjective): Ambiguous or having more than one possible meaning.  

       Synonym: Unclear  

       Antonym: Clear  

24. Fecund (adjective): Fertile or capable of producing an abundance of offspring.  

       Synonym: Fertile  

       Antonym: Infertile  

25. Flout (verb): To openly disregard or mock a rule or law.  

       Synonym: Defy  

       Antonym: Obey  

26. Maxi- (prefix): Large or maximum size. (Example: Maximal)  

       Synonym: Large  

       Antonym: Mini  

27. Medio- (prefix): Middle or moderate. (Example: Medium)  

       Synonym: Average  

       Antonym: Extreme  

28. Megalo- (prefix): Large or great in size. (Example: Megaphone)  

       Synonym: Large  

       Antonym: Micro  

29. -Meter (suffix): A device used to measure something. (Example: Thermometer)  

       Synonym: Gauge  

       Antonym: None  

30. Micro- (prefix): Small or tiny. (Example: Microscope)  

       Synonym: Tiny  

       Antonym: Macro  

31. Mis- (prefix): Wrong or badly. (Example: Misunderstand)  

       Synonym: Incorrect  

       Antonym: Correct  

32. Mono- (prefix): One or single. (Example: Monologue)  

       Synonym: Single  

       Antonym: Multi  

33. Morpho- (prefix): Form or shape. (Example: Morphology)  

       Synonym: Shape  

       Antonym: None  

34. Moto- (prefix): Related to movement. (Example: Motor)  

       Synonym: Movement  

       Antonym: None  

35. Neuro- (prefix): Related to nerves or the nervous system. (Example: Neurology)  

       Synonym: Nerve  

       Antonym: None