Ela Vocabulary Week 5 Flashcards
What is the definition of absolve?
To acquit; pardon
What is the definition of acclaim?
To praise openly, praise
What is the definition of accolade?
Praise, distinction
What is the definition of bellicose?
War-like, hostile
What is the definition of castigate?
To criticize or punish severely
What is the synonym of chastise?
To admonish, reprimand, scold
What is the synonym of defame?
To besmirch, dishonor, disparage
What is the synonym of defile?
To debauch, adulterate, befoul
What is the synonym of elucidate
To clarify, enlighten, explicate
What is the synonym of finicky
Particular, fussy, fastidious
What is the antonym of absolve?
To convict, condemn, incriminate
What is the antonym of acclaim?
To condemn, criticize, decry
What is the antonym of accolade?
Condemnation, criticism
What is the antonym of bellicose?
Dovish, peaceful, amicable
What is the antonym of castigate?
To approve, endorse, encourage