Antonyms - I Flashcards

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facetious (adj)

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playfully humorous; comical
Antonyms : serious; grave; solemn
The audience laughed throughout the facetious play

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notable (adj)

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prominent or distinguished
Antonyms: unimportant; undistinguished; unknown
Many notable authors attended the writers conference

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outlandish (adj)

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very strange or unusal in manner or appearance; bizarre
Antonyms : ordinary; familiar; usual
Reynaldo’s rainbow won the prize for the most outlandish Hallowwen costume

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apparent (adj)

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easily seen or understood; obvious
Antonyms: doubtful; obscure; uncertain
Becky’s relief at the high grade on her test was apparent

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gullible (adj)

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easily deceived; unsuspecting
Antonyms: suspicious; wary; skeptical
Gullible people often become the victims of fraud

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formidable (adj)

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arousing fear or alarm because of strength or power;
intimidating
Antonyms: insignificant; powerless; weak
The Spartans of ancient Greece were formidable warriors

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casual (adj)

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occuring by chance; not planned
Antonyms: intentional; planned; formal
Our family enjoys casual activities on the weekends

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efficient (adj)

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acting or working with minimal waste; effective
Antonyms: infficient; wasteful; unproductive
Tom makes efficient use of his time and finishes his assignments quickly.

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logical (adj)

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showing clear reason; rational
Antonyms: illogical; confused; irrational
Elena developed her ideas for her report in a logical manner

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extravagant (adj)

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extemely lavish or abundant
Antonyms: modest: restrained; thrifty
Mia’s parents gave her an extravagant sweet sixteen party

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