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s the revised list without the etymologies: 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

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Make Flash Cards Of All These Vocab Words English Iii Ap Vocabulary—List #1 1. Acquisitive (Adj.) Able To Get And Retain Ideas Or (Uh-Kwiz-I-Tiv) Information; Concerned With Acquiring Wealth Or Property In An ____________________ Society, There Is A Great Deal Of Emphasis On Buying And Selling. Synonyms: Greedy, Grasping, Avaricious, Retentive Antonyms: Altruistic, Unretentive 2. Animadversion (N.) A Comment Indicating Strong Criticism Or Disapproval (An-Uh-Mad-Vur-Zhuh N) The Inexperienced Filmmaker Was Disheartened By The ____________________ Of The Film Critic. Synonyms: Rebuke, Reproof Antonyms: Praise, Compliment 3. Banal (Adj.) Hackneyed, Trite, Commonplace (Buh-Nal, -Nahl, Beyn-) The New Play’S ____________________ Dialogue Made It Seem More Like A Soap Opera Than A Serious Drama. Synonyms: Stale, Insipid Antonyms: Fresh, Novel, Original, New 4. Cacophonous (Adj.) Harsh-Sounding, Raucous, Discordant, Dissonant (Kuh-Kof-Uh-Nuh S) The Scene Opened With __________ Laughter Coming From Three Witches Gathered Around A Steaming Cauldron. Antonyms: Harmonious, Melodious, Mellifluous 5. Celerity (N.) Swiftness, Rapidity Of Motion Or Action (Suh-Ler-I-Tee) Although The Heavy Snowfall Was Not Expected, The Highway Department Responded With Surprising ____________________. Synonyms: Promptness, Alacrity, Speed Antonyms: Slowness, Sluggishness, Dilatoriness 6. . Dissemble (V.) To Disguise Or Conceal, Deliberately Give A False Impression (Di-Sem-Buh L) The Young Man Was Unable To _________________ His Feelings And Admitted To Having Committed The Crime. Synonyms: Dissimulate, Mask, Feign 7. Eschew (V.) To Avoid, Shun, Keep Away From (Es-Choo) The Young Athletes Promised The Coach That They Would Train Vigorously And ____________________ Bad Habits. Synonyms: Abstain From, Steer Clear Of, Forgo Antonyms: Embrace, Adopt 8. Evince (V.) To Display Clearly, To Make Evident, To Provoke (I-Vins) The Crowd Did Not ____________________ Any Signs Of Panic But Moved In An Orderly Fashion To The Nearest Exits. Synonyms: Exhibit, Manifest, Occasion 9. Feckless (Adj.) Lacking In Spirit And Strength; Ineffective, Weak; (Fek-Lis) Irresponsible, Unreliable Although A _________________ Youth, He Eventually Matured Into A Hard-Working And Responsible Citizen. Synonyms: Feeble, Helpless, Incompetent, Ineffectual Antonyms: Competent, Capable, Effective 10. Halcyon (N.) A Legendary Bird Identified With The Kingfisher; (Adj.) Of Or (Hal-See-Uhn) Relating To The Halcyon; Calm, Peaceful; Happy, Golden; Prosperous, Affluent The Teacher Read The Legend Of The ____________________, A Mythic Bird That Nested In A Calm Sea. The Woman Often Spoke Of The ____________________ Days Of Her Childhood. Synonyms: Tranquil, Serene, Placid Antonyms: Turbulent, Chaotic, Tumultuous 11. Intransigent (Adj.) Refusing To Compromise; Irreconcilable (In-Tran-Si-Juh Nt) Little Will Get Accomplished If The Legislators Of Both Parties Maintain Their ________________ Attitudes. Synonyms: Uncompromising, Unyielding, Obdurate Antonyms: Lukewarm, Halfhearted, Yielding 12. Maelstrom (N.) A Whirlpool Of Great Size And Violence; A Situation (Meyl-Struh M) Resembling A Whirlpool In Violence And Destruction Many Innocent People Caught In The ____________________ Of The Revolution Lost Their Lives And Property. Synonyms: Vortex, Chaos, Turbulence, Tumult 13. Nefarious (Adj.) Wicked, Depraved, Devoid Of Moral Standards (Ni-Fair-Ee-Uh S) Brutus And Cassius Hatched A ____________________ Plot To Assassinate Julius Caesar On The Steps Of The Roman Senate. Synonyms: Iniquitous, Reprehensible Antonyms: Virtuous, Honorable, Praiseworthy, Meritorious 14. Pejorative (Adj.) Tending To Make Worse; Expressing Disapproval Or (Pi-Jawr-Uh-Tiv) Disparagement, Derogatory, Deprecatory, Belittling The Lawyer Was Accused Of Making A ___________________ Remark When Referring To The Defendant’S Background. Antonyms: Complimentary, Ameliorative 15. Piquant (Adj.) Stimulating To The Taste Or Mind; Spicy, Pungent; (Pee-Kuh Nt) Appealingly Provocative The Chef Was An Expert In Making Those ____________________ Dishes That Are Characteristic Of South Indian Cooking. Synonyms: Tangy, Zestful Antonyms: Bland, Insipid, Tasteless, Mild 16. Progeny (N.) Descendants, Offspring, Children, Followers, (Proj-Uh-Nee) Disciples The Bill Of Rights Guarantees Certain Civil Rights And Protections To Ourselves And Our _________. Synonyms: Issue, Posterity Antonyms: Ancestors, Forebears, Antecedents 17. Summarily (Adv.) Without Delay Or Formality; Briefly, Concisely (Suh-Mair-Uh-Lee) As Soon As There Was Evidence Of Criminal Wrongdoing, The Official Was ____________________ Ousted From His Post. Synonyms: Promptly, Peremptorily, Abruptly 18. Temporize (V.) To Stall Or Act Evasively In Order To Gain Time, Avoid A (Tem-Puh-Rahyz) Confrontation, Or Postpone A Decision; To Compromise For Most Of Shakespeare’S Greatest Tragedy, The Protagonist Hamlet Chooses To ________________ Rather Than Act. Synonyms: Hedge, Dillydally, Procrastinate 19. Unwonted (Adj.) Not Usual Or Expected; Not In Character (Uhn-Wawn-Tid) The Listless Students Answered With ___________________ Spirit When The Subject Of Military Tactics Was Raised. Synonyms: Unusual, Uncommon, Unexpected, Atypical Antonyms: Usual, Customary, Typical 20. Verbiage (N) Language That Is Too Wordy Or Inflated In Proportion To The (Vur-Bee-Ij) Sense Or Content, Wordiness; A Manner Of Expression The Contract Was Full Of Meaningless ____________________ That Seemed Designed To Confuse The Lay Person. Synonyms: Verbosity, Prolixity, Diction, Jargon

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