Mid Level Day 26 Flashcards
Instability
Definition: lack of firmness or steadiness
Synonym: imbalance, inconstancy
Antonym:
Sentence: The gymnast’s instability was obvious as she stood on the balancing beam.
Emigrate
Definition: leave one’s own country to settle in another
Synonym: depart, migrate
Antonym:
Sentence: Because of tough economic conditions, he emigrated with his entire family to the United States.
Operable
Definition: fit for a surgical operation
Synonym
Antonym:
Sentence: The surgery had to be delayed, because the patient is not operable
Stardom
Definition: being a star actor or performer
Synonym: acclaim, Fame
Antonym: obscurity, unimportance
Sentence: Her quick rise to stardom had disastrous effects
Transfix
Definition: to cause someone to sit or stand without moving due to surprise, shock, interest, etc.
Synonym: captivate, enchant
Antonym:
Sentence: Her gaze transfixed him.
Prestigious
Definition: having, showing, or bringing great reputation or influence
Synonym: distinguished, illustrious
Antonym: obscure, ordinary
Sentence: Being a government official is a very prestigious
Adlib
verb
Definition: to make up words or music as you go along
Synonym: Improvise
Antonym: planned, rehearsed
Sentence: Even though his audition was an adlib, he still got the part.
Infamous
Definition: deserving a bad reputation
Synonym: shameful, notorious
Antonym: principiad, nespectable
Sentence: The child was infamous for cheating at board games
Arresting
adjective
Definition: catching and holding attention; interesting
Synonym: striking, remarkable
Antonym: ordinary, unimportan
Sentence: He found the premise of the movie to be arresting.
Iterate
Definition: say again or repeatedly
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The teacher had to iterate the directions many times.
Baccalaureate
Definition: a degree given by a college or university
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: She worked hard to earn her baccalaureate from a prestigious
college.
Laborious
Definition: requiring much hard work
Synonym: arduous. difficult
Antonym: easy, facile
Sentence: Running a marathon can be quite laborious
Designation
noun
Definition: act of marking out
Synonym: classification, description
Antonym:
Sentence: The designation of restaurants on the map was clear.
Hardy
Definition: able to bear hard treatment, fatigue, etc.
Synonym: strong, tough
Antonym: weak, unhealthy
Sentence: The plant was hardy and could survive in practically any conditions.
Stowage
noun
Definition: act of storing or packing things away
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The child’s stowage of her toys under her bed was a clever ploy.
Elevated
adjective
Definition: lifted up
Synonym: raised, high
Antonym:
Sentence: The vase of flowers sat on an elevated pedestal.
Decontaminate
verb
Definition: removing or destroying a harmful substance
Synonym: cleanse, disinfect
Antonym:
Sentence: After the oil spill, the gulf had to be decontaminated.
Flagon
Definition: container for liquids
Synonym: bottle, vessel
Antonym:
Sentence: She poured the tea into a flagon.
Opacity
noun
Definition: being able to let a little light through; not transparent
Synonym: cloudy, murky
Antonym: clear, transparent
Sentence: The opacity of the colored glass created an interesting effed in the sunlight.
Politic
adjective
Definition: looking out for one’s own interests
Synonym: prudent, shrewd
Antonym: indiscreet, unwise
Sentence: The candidate was very politic in his pursuit of his reelection.
Amputate
verb
Definition: cut off from the body
Synonym: sever, dismember
Antonym: join
Sentence: Because of the terrible car accident, the doctor had to amputate the patient’s arm.
Intermission
noun
Definition: a time between periods of activity
Synonym: break, recess
Antonym: continuation, persistence
Sentence: She went to the concession stand during the intermission of the play.
DESPITEFUL
Definition: malicious
Synonym: malevolent, disdainful
Antonym:
Sentence: Feeling despiteful, the child cut up her sister’s most precious doll.
Vincible
Definition: capable of being conquered
Synonym: vulnerable, defenseless
Antonym: invincible, unconquerable
Sentence: It soon became apparent that the nation was vincible in the war.
Disconsolate
Adjective
Definition: hopeless
Synonym: forlorn, inconsolable
Antonym: soothed, comforted
Sentence: He felt disconsolate about passing his exam.
Waiver
verb
Definition: giving up of some right or interest
Synonym: abdication, relinquishment
Antonym:
Sentence: She had to sign a waiver before going skydiving.
Heedless
Adjective
Definition: careless
Synonym: thoughtless, reckless
Antonym: attentive, careful
Sentence: Heedless of her warning about the bad weather, he went out in the storm anyway.
Blacken
Definition: to speak evil about
Synonym: slander, defamation
Antonym: praise, commendation
Sentence: The man attempted to blacken her name by spreading rumors.
Luminescent
adjective
Definition: giving out light without much heat
Synonym: glowing, shining
Antonym: dim, dull
Sentence: In the twilight, the koi in her pond appeared luminescent.
Periodic
Definition: occurring again and again at regular intervals
Synonym: occasional intermittent
Antonym: constant, infrequent
Sentence: The bell sounded at periodic intervals throughout the day
