Mid Level Day 19 Flashcards
Spiel
Definition: a talk or speech
Synonym: patter, pitch
Antonym:
Sentence: The father gave his usual spiel about how it’s important to eat healthy foods.
Theorem
Definition: statement or rule that has been proved true
Synonym: axiom, doctrine
Antonym:
Sentence: The mathematician came up with a theorem that drew quite a lot of attention.
Citation
Definition: reference used as an authority
Synonym: to give credit, mention
Antonym:
Sentence. The student gave citations to several reputable researchers in his paper
Nationwide
Definition: the whole country
Synonym: national, domestic
Antonym: private, local
Sentence: There was a nationwide disaster after the earthquake.
Paltry
Definition: almost worthless
Synonym: measly, insignificant
Antonym: important, plenty
Sentence: I was shocked that he expected to pay me such a paltry sum of money.
Genetics
Definition: branch of biology dealing with principles of heredity
Synonym:
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Sentence: By studying genetics, the scientist could gain a better understanding of the development of humans.
Demilitarize
Definition: free from military control
Synonym:
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Sentence: Fifteen years after the war, the country was finally demilitarized.
Conspiratorial
Definition: planning to do something unlawful
Synonym: covert, furtive
Antonym: apparent. honest
Sentence: Their tendency to be conspiratorial caused everyone to distrust them.
Scabbard
Definition: a case for the blade of a sword, dagger, etc.
Synonym: sheath
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Sentence: The soldier had a decorative scabbard to hold his sword.
Contextual
Definition: the circumstances in which something happens
Synonym: circumstantial, dependent
Antonym: unrelated
Sentence: How you interpret his actions is contextual.
Gazebo
Definition: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Synonym:
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Sentence: The couple sat in the gazebo watching the sunset.
Polarity
Definition: the possession of two opposite points
Synonym: opposition, repulsion
Antonym: attraction, agreement
Sentence: Because of the polarity of the magnets, they repelled one another.
Heady
Definition: causing feelings of excitement or giddiness
Synonym: euphoric, elated
Antonym: depressed
Sentence: Seeing Paris for the first time is a heady experience for many people.
Iconic
Definition: having to do with an icon.
Synonym: emblematic, symbolic
Antonym:
Sentence: He was an iconic pop star in the 1980s
Tedium
Definition: wearisome
Synonym: banality, dullness
Antonym: excitement, diversion
Sentence. The tedium of her work caused her to need to take several breaks.
Confinement
Definition: imprisonment
Synonym: detention, incarceration
Antonym: freedom, liberation
Sentence: After a confinement of nearly ten years, the man was released.
Taupe
Definition: a dark, brownish gray
Synonym: tan, beige
Antonym:
Sentence: The dress she wore that evening was a taupe color.
Stabilizer
Definition: a thing to keep something steady or stable
Synonym: equilibrium, brace
Antonym:
Sentence: The architect added an archway to the design as a stabilizer for the doorway.
Saloon
Definition: place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed
Synonym: tavern
Antonym:
Sentence: They went to the saloon after work.
Bristle
Definition: to cause hair to stand up straight
Synonym: prickle, bridle
Antonym:
Sentence: The dog clearly did not like her, and bristled at her touch.
Maritime
Definition: having to do with the sea
Synonym: nautical, marine
Antonym:
Sentence: He decided to pursue a maritime career.
Discrepant
Definition: disagreeing
Synonym: conflicting, contrary
Antonym: agreeing, harmonious
Sentence: The discrepant opinions of the board members caused a problem in the company.
Aloof
Definition: not interested or distant
Synonym: reserved, indifferent
Antonym: partial, interested
Sentence: His aloof attitude alerted her immediately that something was bothering him.
Insurance
Definition: an arrangement of payment in case of loss of property
Synonym: protection, security
Antonym:
Sentence: He purchased traveler’s insurance before he went overseas.
Dominion
Definition: power or right to govern
Synonym: government, management
Antonym:
Sentence: He won the right to hold dominion over the state after being elected.
Columnist
Definition: a person who writes and edits materials for a special newspaper column
Synonym: reporter, writer
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Sentence: The columnist wrote a piece about the upcoming election.
Natter
Definition: to grumble or fret
Synonym: babble, blather
Antonym:
Sentence: She began to natter about the upcoming event.
Essayist
Definition: a person who writes essays
Synonym: writer
Antonym:
Sentence: He was purely an essayist, and tended never to write fiction.
Galley
Definition: kitchen of a ship or airplane
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The stewardess on the plane brought food and beverage from the galley.
Centennial
Definition: having to do with 100 years
Synonym:
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Sentence: For his centennial birthday, the man’s family hosted a huge party in his honor.
