Antonyms LA Units 7-9 Flashcards
Acme
Definition: The highest point or peak.
Antonyms: Bottom, low point, base.
Pertinent
Definition: Directly related to the matter at hand.
Antonyms: Irrelevant, unrelated, off-topic.
Capitulate
Definition: To surrender or give in.
Antonyms: Resist, hold out, persist.
Tawdry
Definition: Showy but cheap and of poor quality.
Antonyms: Tasteful, elegant, refined.
Fervent
Definition: Having or showing strong feelings or passion.
Antonyms: Indifferent, apathetic, uninterested.
Apt
Definition: Appropriate or suitable; quick to learn.
Antonyms: Inappropriate, slow, unfit.
Menial
Definition: Lowly or boring work, often requiring little skill.
Antonyms: Important, skilled, high-ranking.
Unassuming
Definition: Not boastful or arrogant; modest.
Antonyms: Proud, conceited, arrogant.
Unflagging
Definition: Tireless or persistent.
Antonyms: Lazy, weak, inconsistent.
Cryptic
Definition: Mysterious or unclear.
Antonyms: Clear, obvious, straightforward.
Endow
Definition: To give or provide, often as a gift.
Antonyms: Deprive, take away, withdraw.
Chafe
Definition: To irritate or wear away by rubbing.
Antonyms: Soothe, calm, comfort.
Nullify
Definition: To cancel or make invalid.
Antonyms: Validate, approve, confirm.
Belittle
Definition: To make someone or something seem less important.
Antonyms: Praise, uplift, emphasize.
Exotic
Definition: Unusual or from a foreign place.
Antonyms: Ordinary, familiar, common.
