Mid Level Day 1 Flashcards
Accommodation
Definition: something that supplies aid
Synonym: assistance, adaptation
Antonym:
Sentence: She made accommodations for her neighbors, who had recently lost their home.
Indisposed
Definition: slightly ill
Synonym: unwell, infirm
Antonym: healthy, well
Sentence: He explained to his guests that his wife was absent because she was indisposed at the moment.
Collegiate
Definition: of or like a college
Synonym: scholarly, scholastic
Antonym:
Sentence: The collegiate basketball season was full of unexpected victories this year.
Notion
Definition: an idea or understanding
Synonym: concept, assumption
Antonym:
Sentence: He somehow had the notion that he would soon be promoted
Characterize
Definition: describe the qualities or features of a person/thing
Synonym: portray, describe
Antonym:
Sentence: Most people would characterize him as a strong, honest leader.
Modular
MODULAR -
Definition: of or having to do with standard pieces or components
Synonym: interchangeable
Antonym:
Sentence: She bought a modular shelving unit for her garage.
Evacuee
Definition: person who is removed to a place of great safety
Sentenced: The evacuees were welcomed into local churches.
Sober
Definition: sensible, temperate or moderate
Synonym: serious, sedate
Antonym: agitate, excited, drunk
Sentence: She tended to have a sober view on her plans for the future.
Underpin
Definition: to support with props, stones, masonry, etc.
Synonym: Support, hold up
Sentence: He used many examples to underpin his argument for health care.
Untoward
Definition: unfavorable or unfortunate
Synonym: troublesome, disturbing
Antonym: fortunate. lucky
Sentence: An untoward turn of events caused her project to fail.
Gunlock
Definition: the part of the gun that controls the hammer and fires the charge
Synonym: safety lock
Antonym:
Sentence: He removed the gunlock and fired.
Haven
Definition: a place of shelter or safety
Synonym: refuge, asylum
Antonym:
Sentence: The boy found a haven in the home of his new foster parents.
Authoritative
Definition: proceeding from recognized authority
Synonym: official, validated
Antonym: false, questionable
Sentence: Everyone listened to him because of his authoritative attitude.
Kiosk
Definition: a small building with one or more sides open, used as a
newsstand
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The man bought a newspaper and a soda from the kiosk.
Glitch
Definition: any sudden or unexpected malfunction
Synonym: defect, flaw
Sentence: A glitch in the software caused problems for thousands of
customers.
Disaffection
Definition: unfriendliness
Synonym: animosity, antagonism
Antonym: rapport, satisfaction
Sentence: The disaffection between the two former friends was caused by
a fight.
Presupposition
Definition: a taking for granted in advance
Synonym: assumption, expectation
Antonym: certainty
Sentence: His presupposition that he would go to the dance with her proved to be false.
Skeletal
Definition: of or like a skeleton (framework of bones)
Synonym: emaciated, bony
Antonym:
Sentence: The girl with the eating disorder looked skeletal.
Superable
Definition: capable of being overcome or vanquished
Synonym: Conquerable
Antonym:
Sentence: The army proved to be superable in the battle.
Disinclination
Definition: a preference for avoiding something
Synonym: reluctance, hesitation
Antonym: inclination, leaning
Sentence: In spite of the advice of her parents, she felt disinclination towards college.
Guesswork
Definition: work, action or results based on guessing
Synonym: conjecture, hunch
Antonym: proof, reality
Sentence: Because of the detective’s guesswork, they were able to solve the case.
Emblazon
Definition: adorn, decorate
Synonym: embellish
Antonym:
Sentence: The company’s logo was emblazoned on the side of their
headquarters.
Oversight
Definition: failure to notice or think of something
Synonym: omission, lapse
Antonym:
Sentence: The husband’s failure to find a babysitter for his date with his wife was a slight oversight on his part.
Winsome
Definition: innocently charming
Synonym: captivating, charismatic
Antonym:
Sentence: He found her smile to be winsome.
Impersonality
Definition: absence of personal quality
Synonym
Antonym:
Sentence: Her impersonality at her interview resulted in the company’s
decision not to hire her.
Disheveled
Definition: rumpled
Synonym: mussed, slovenly, disorganized
Antonym: neat, orderly
Sentence: Her disheveled appearance suggested she had had a rough day.
Regulatory
Definition: a controlling by rule
Synonym: supervisory, administrative
Antonym:
Sentence: The government enforced many regulatory laws on trade between nations.
Scaffolding
Definition: materials for a raised framework
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The window washers began to piece together their scaffolding.
Populous
Definition: full of people
Synonym: numerous, crowded
Antonym: deserted
Sentence: The city became more populous in the last ten years.
Inanimate
Definition: not living or alive
Synonym: lifeless, inactive
Antonym: animated, living
Sentence: She tries to use her thoughts to control inanimate objects.
