Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
Renown
Noun
The state of being known and celebrated by many
Ant. Disgrace, ridiculed
Tangent
Noun
An abrupt change of course
Ant. On-task
Kismet
Noun
Fate, destiny
Ant. Coincidence
Exonerate
Verb
To be free from blame or guilt
Ant. Condemn, convict
Altruism
Noun
A selfless act
Ant. Greed
Myopic
Adjective
So focused on one thing that the whole picture can’t be seen
Ant. Thoughtful, wise
Gregarious
Adjective
Social, outgoing
Ant. Shy, antisocial
Nuance
Noun
A subtle difference, distinction
Ant. Opposite, separation
Covert
Adjective
Secret, hidden
Ant. Open
Tenacious
Adjective
Not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear, stubborn
Ant. Weak, surrendering
Curmudgeon
Noun
A bad-tempered/unpleasant person
Ant. Angel
Sojourn
Noun
A temporary stay, journey
Ant. Relocation
Solace
Noun
Comfort in a time of stress or sadness
Ant. Agitation, stressor
Pedestrian
Adjective
Ordinary, lacking inspiration
Ant. Unique
Galvanize
Verb
Shock/excite
Ant. Depress, deter
Futile
Adjective
Useless, incapable of producing result
Ant. Effective
Visceral
Adjective
Emotional, from your gut
Ant. Logical
Ruminate
Verb
Muse upon, to think deeply/ponder
Ant. Ignore
Mitigate
Verb
To make less severe, serious, painful
Ant. Worsen
Vacillate
Verb
To alternate between two choices, waiver
Ant. Decide
Harbinger
Noun
One that announces or foreshadows what is coming, precursor
Ant. Effect
Impetuous
Adjective
Act quickly without thought, impulsive
Ant. Cautious
Perfunctory
Adjective
Done without thinking, automatic, muscle memory, little effort
Ant. Thoughtful
Veracity
Noun
Being truthful/straightforward
Ant. Dishonesty
