l12 Flashcards
antithesis
exact opposite
analogy
comparison highlighting a similarity between otherwise dissimilar things
commensurate
corresponding in size or degree
congruence
agreement, harmony, correspondence
deviate
to depart from a path or course of action
disparity
being unequal or different
heterogeneous
consisting of many elements or types
homogeneous
similar in kind or nature
nuance
subtle/slight degree if difference
tantamount
equivalent in significance, effort, or value
ineffable
to great to be described by words
inextricable
impossible to separate or escape from
innocuous
harmless/inoffensive
insipid
dull/boring
inquisitor
someone making an aggressive inquiry
integral
necessary for completeness
intransigent
unwilling to agree/compromise
a second wind
to have more energy after being tired or full
play it by ear
to improvise
put something on ice
to postpone smth
hom-
same
ant-anti-
against
audi
hearing sound