40 Vocab Test Flashcards
adjunct
Definition: something joined or added to a think but not necessarily apart of.
Synonym: associate, supplement, auxiliary
Antonym: enemy, foe
POS: noun
anomalous
Definition: out of place, abnormal
Synonym: atypical, divergent, aberrant, unusual, foreign
Antonym: normal, ordinary, standard, usual
POS: adj
astute
Definition: shrewd, perceptive, perspicacious
Synonym: sagacious
Antonym: foolish, idiotic, inept, naive, stupid
POS: adj
civility
Definition: polite behavior
Synonym: mannerly behavior
Antonym: bad manners, impolite, rude
POS: noun
covert
Definition: secret, concealed
Synonym: stealthy, furtive, clandestine, underhanded
Antonym: open, public, known
POS: adj
deft
Definition: skillful, adriot
Synonym: clever, cunning, dexterous, ingenious
Antonym: awkward, clumsy, ignorant, inept
POS: adj
iconoclast
Definition: one who attacks established beliefs
Synonym: denouncer, heretic, radical, rebel, skeptic
Antonym: believer
POS: noun
illustrious
Definition: notably outstanding, famous
Synonym: celebrated, distinguished, noted
Antonym: bad, humble, inferior, insignificant
POS: adj
indigenous
Definition: native
Synonym: aboriginal, endemic
Antonym: alien, foreign, immigrant
POS: adj
partisan
Definition: blind allegiance to a group or cause
Synonym: adherent, disciple, follower
Antonym: fair, unbiased
POS: adj
pungent
Definition: sharp or irritating smell or taste
Synonym: poignant, racy
Antonym: blah, blunt, bland, cheerful, calm
POS: adj
saccharine
Definition: overly sweet in attitude
Synonym: candied, honey, syrupy
Antonym: mean, rude?
POS: noun
slovenly
Definition: messy, untidy, careless
Synonym: bedraggled, dingy, disheveled, unkept, slipshod
Antonym: clean, organized, ordered
POS: ADVERB
sonorous
Definition: full and rich sound
Synonym: booming, resounding, reverberating, thundering
Antonym: …
POS: adj
sporadic
Definition: occasionally occurring
Synonym: rare, uncommon
Antonym: common, constant, frequent
POS: adj
stolid
Definition: showing little emotion
Synonym: apathetic, stoic
Antonym: aware, intelligent, interested
POS: adj
tangential
Definition: slightly connected, divergent
Synonym: digressive, unrelated, extraneous
Antonym: relevant
POS: adj
tentative
Definition: not fully worked out, uncertain
Synonym: hesitant, conditional
Antonym: certain, conclusive, decisive
POS: adj
terrestrial
Definition: of the earth, pertaining to the earth
Synonym: earthly, worldly
Antonym: cosmic, other worldly, heavenly
POS: adj
untenable
Definition: not able to be defended
Synonym: flawed, indefensible, unsound, unsustained
Antonym: defendable
POS: adj
amity
Definition: friendship
Synonym: cordiality, kindliness, harmony
Antonym: hostility, discord
POS: noun
blandishment
Definition: flattery
Synonym: adulation, fawning, praise, sycophancy
Antonym: critisism
POS: noun
callous
Definition: hardened, insensitive indifferent
Synonym: hard, insensible
Antonym: compassionate, sensitive
POS: adj
carping
Definition: finding fault
Synonym: captious, censorious, critical
Antonym: praising, complimenting
POS: adj or ADVERB
clemency
Definition: leniency
Synonym: compassion, mercy, forbearance
Antonym: cruelty, condemnation
POS: noun
esteem
Definition: estimate of value, approval and respect blended with fondness
Synonym: regard, valuation, reputation
Antonym: dishonor, disrespect
POS: noun
dilatory
Definition: delaying, slow
Synonym: sluggish, unhurried, dallying
Antonym: zealous, eager
POS: adj
finesse
Definition: delicate skill
Synonym: acumen, adroitness, competence, stratagent
Antonym: incompetence
POS: adj
heretical
Definition: contrary to church doctrine
Synonym: apostate, dissenting, unorthodox
Antonym: orthodox
POS: adj
imperious
Definition: extremely overbearing
Synonym: domineering, imperative, masterful
Antonym: democratic, obedient
POS: adj
insatiable
Definition: incapable of being satisfied
Synonym: demanding, gluttonous, intemperate
Antonym: satisfied, pleased
POS: adj
irreproachable
Definition: faultless, not discreditable
Synonym: exemplary, impeccable, irreprovable, unimpeachable
Antonym: imperfect
POS: adj
mirth
Definition: gladness and merriment, laughter
Synonym: glee, hilarity, jollity
Antonym: sorrow, gloom
POS: noun
orthodox
Definition: conforming to established beliefs
Synonym: accepted, approved, conventional, customary, pious
Antonym: unconventional, untraditional
POS: adj
repugnant
Definition: disgusting, offensive
Synonym: abhorrent, invidious, obnoxious, repellent
Antonym: pleasant, delightful
POS: adj
pious
Definition: zealous devotion to rites of religion
Synonym: devout, orthodox, reverent, sanctimonious
Antonym: unholy, insincere,
POS: adj
plight
Definition: difficult or adverse situation
Synonym: dilemma, jam, impasse, predicament, quandary
Antonym: solution, blessing
POS: noun
rancid
Definition: foul or offensive smell or taste
Synonym: musty, putrid, fusty, fetid, malodorous
Antonym: inoffensive, pleasing, fragrant
POS: adj
raucous
Definition: loud and boisterous, harsh, disorderly
Synonym: strident, stentorian
Antonym: quiet, subdued, calm
POS: adj
spiteful
Definition: full of spite or malice, malicious, malevolent
Synonym: vengeful, cruel
Antonym: affectionate, forgiving
POS: adj
NOUNS
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adverb/verb
adverb: slo
verb: carp
