Mid Level Day 24 Flashcards
Armada
Noun
Definition: a fleet of ships
Synonym: navy, flotilla
Antonym:
Sentence: The Spanish armada was sent to attack England in the 1500s.
Irredeemable
Adjective
Definition: cannot be bought back
Synonym: incorrigible, irreparable
Antonym: redeemable, mendable
Sentence: He was irredeemable in the eyes of his mother, when he chose to join the gang.
Shindig
Noun
Definition: a lively or noisy event.
Synonym: gala, raucous
Antonym:
Sentence: The party he attended turned out to be more of an informal shindig than he expected.
Pathogen
Noun
Definition: an agent capable of producing disease
Synonym: germ, bacteria
Antonym:
Sentence: The air we breathe contains many pathogens.
Semiannual
Adjective
Definition: occurring every half year
Synonym: biannual
Antonym:
Sentence: The store had its semiannual sale over the weekend.
Serrated
Adjective
Definition: notched like the edge of a saw
Synonym: toothed, notched
Antonym: smooth, even
Sentence: He used a serrated knife to cut the bread.
Unlettered
Adjective
Definition: not educated
Synonym: illiterate, ignorant
Antonym: scholarly, educated
Sentence: Though unlettered, he was a highly intelligent man.
Imbecility
Noun
Definition: foolishness
Synonym: stupidity, irrationality
Antonym: wisdom, sense
Sentence: His imbecility did not make him very popular.
Detestation
Noun
Definition: intense dislike
Synonym: hatred, abhorrence
Antonym: love, admire
Sentence: He developed a deep detestation of his boss, because of unfair treatment.
Optimistic
Adjective
Definition: inclined to look on the bright side of things
Synonym: buoyant, hopeful
Antonym: pessimistic, gloomy
Sentence: Despite adversity, she tried to remain optimistic.
Pneumonia
Noun
Definition: disease in which the lungs become inflamed
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: She caught pneumonia, and had to go to the hospital.
Candidate
Noun
Definition: a person who seeks an office or position
Synonym: applicant, aspirant
Antonym:
Sentence: There were several very qualified candidates for the job.
Melodious
Adjective
Definition: harmonious
Synonym: melodic, musical
Antonym: discordant, inharmonious
Sentence: Her melodious singing was soothing to him.
Athletic
Adjective
Definition: physically strong, fit, and active
Synonym: active, vigorous
Antonym:
Sentence: Being so athletic, he was good at almost all sports.
Kettle
Noun
Definition: a metal container for boiling liquids or cooking food
Synonym: pot
Antonym:
Sentence: She cooked a large quantity of soup in the kettle.
Utility
Noun
Definition: the useful of something
Synonym: serviceable, advantageous
Antonym: useless, hindrance
Sentence: He valued the utility of his pocketknife.
Alcove
Noun
Definition: a hollow space in a wall
Synonym: compartment, niche
Antonym:
Sentence: The children used the alcove in their room to create a fort.
Insignia
Noun
Definition: medal, badge, or other distinguishing mark
Synonym: badge, symbol
Antonym:
Sentence: The insignia on the soldier’s uniform showed he was a lieutenant.
Variation
Noun
Definition: a difference
Synonym: deviation
Antonym: agreement, harmony
Sentence: There were many variations within the one species of flower.
Analytical
Adjective
Definition: problem solving
Synonym: interpretive, diagnostic
Antonym: illogical
Sentence: He was very successful in math and science, because he was analytical.
Internal
Adjective
Definition: on the inside
Synonym: interior
Antonym: external, outer
Sentence: The mining company did an internal excavation of the goldmines.
Scapegrace
Noun
Definition: a reckless, good-for-nothing person
Synonym: scamp, rascal
Antonym:
Sentence: She regarded her irresponsible father as a scapegrace.
Depopulate
Verb
Definition: reduce the population
Synonym: desolate, abandon
Antonym:
Sentence: The lack of workable land caused the people to depopulate the area.
Penology
Noun
Definition: the science of punishment of crimes and management of prisons
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The lawyer studied penology to better understand the legal system.
Temperance
Noun
Definition: moderate in action, speech, habits, etc.
Synonym: moderation
Antonym: excessiveness, immoderation
Sentence: His temperance in eating at the party was due to his recent decision to diet.
Censure
Verb
Definition: express extreme disapproval
Synonym: condemn, rebuke
Antonym: praise, approve
Sentence: His actions caused him to be censured by Congress.
Miraculous
Adjective
Definition: constituting a miracle
Synonym: spectacular, incredible
Antonym: ordinary, mending
Sentence: It seemed miraculous that he had survived the accident.
Serialize
Verb
Definition: taking place in series
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The producers decided to serialize what was supposed to be a TV movie.
Flotation
Noun
Definition: act or process of floating
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: Passengers on the ship were directed toward the flotation devices in case of emergency.
Besiege
Verb
Definition: to surround by armed forces
Synonym: blockage, beleaguer
Antonym:
Sentence: The army was able to besiege their enemies and, as a result, won the battle.
