English Vocab Flashcards
Adamant
adjective
Definition: refusing to be persuaded
unwilling to change an opinion/decision
other forms: adamantly (adv)
Synonyms - unwavering, resolved, stubborn
Antonyms - agreeable, compliant, flexible
Drivel
noun/verb
Definition: nonsense; pointless talk (n);to talk stupidly/carelessly (v)
Synonyms - babble, gibberish
Antonyms - truth, reason, sense
other forms: None
Amicable
adjective
Definition: showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement
Other Forms
amicably (adverb)
amicability (noun)
Synonyms - courteous, polite, peaceful
Antonyms - insolent, impolite, disagreeable
Ravenous
adjective
Definition: extremely hungry
Other Forms:Ravenously (adverb)
Synonyms - starving, famished, voracious
Antonyms - full, satiated, satisfied
Bamboozle
verb
Definition: to fool or cheat someone;to confuse or perplex
Other Forms:Bamboozled (adjective)
Synonyms - trick, deceive, hoodwink
Antonyms - clarify, expose, be honest
Trifling
adjective
Definition: unimportant or trivial
Other Forms:trifle (verb)
Synonyms - frivolous, insignificant, petty
Antonyms - important, serious, considerable
Decimate
verb
Definition: to kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage of something
Other Forms:decimated (adjective)
decimation (noun)
Synonyms - annihilate, slaughter, obliterate
Antonyms - create, build, cultivate
Prodigious
adjective
Definition: remarkably great in extent, size, or degree
Other Forms:prodigiously (adverb)
prodigiousness (noun)
Synonyms - vast, mammoth, fantastic
Antonyms - insignificant, little, ordinary
Disgruntled
adjective
Definition: angry or dissatisfied
Other Forms:Disgruntlement (noun)
Synonyms - enraged, sour, irritated
Antonyms - content, happy, pleased
Audacious
adjective
Definition: showing a willingness to take bold risks
showing a lack of respect
Other Forms:audaciously (adverb)
audacity (noun)
Synonyms - insolent, bold, rude
Antonyms - meek, shy, timid
Meander
verb/noun
Definition: to wander aimlessly; to ramble; a winding curve
Other Forms:meanderer (noun)
Synonyms - wander, wind, twist
Antonyms - be direct, be straight
Plethora
noun
Definition: a large or excessive amount of something
Other Forms:none
Synonyms - abundance, plenty, surplus
Antonyms - scarcity, lack, need
Sanguine
adjective
Definition: optimistic or positive, especially in a bad situation
Other Forms:sanguinely (adverb)
sanguineness (noun)
Synonyms - hopeful, optimistic, bullish
Antonyms - doubtful, pessimistic, gloomy
Cajole
verb
Definition:
to persuade by flattery or promises; to obtain from gentle persuasion
Other Forms:cajolery (noun)
Synonyms - coax, persuade, charm
Antonyms - pester, bug, harass
Rapscallion
noun
Definition: a mischievous or bad person
Other Forms:None
Synonyms - fiend, scamp, villain
Antonyms - angel, saint, hero
