Quarter 2 vocab Flashcards
What is the definition of Perspicacious?
Having strong mental perception and understanding
What is the part of speech of Perspicacious?
Adjective
What is the other forms of Perspicacious?
Perspicaciously (adv)
Perspicaciousness (n)
What are the synonyms of Perspicacious?
observant, sagacious, wise
What are the antonyms of Perspicacious
ignorant, unobservant, inattentive
What is the definition of Eradicate?
To do away with completely; to put an end to
What is the part of speech for Eradicate
Verb
What are the other forms of Eradicate?
Eradicable (adj)
Eradication (n)
What are the synonyms for Eradicate?
abolish, annihilate, wipe out
What are the antonyms of Eradicate?
conserve, protect, save
What is the definition of Slapdash?
Done too hurriedly or carelessly.
What is the part of speech of Slapdash?
Adjective
What are the other forms of Slapdash?
None
What are the synonyms of Slapdash?
aimless, haphazard, careless
What are the antonyms of Slapdash?
orderly, methodical, complete
What is the definition of Juxtaposition?
Placing two or more things side by side to compare/contrast or to create an interesting effect.
What is the part of speech of Juxtaposition?
Noun
What are the other forms of Juxtaposition?
Juxtapositional (adj)
Juxtapose (v)
What are the synonyms of Juxtaposition?
proximity, nearness, closeness
What are the antonyms of Juxtaposition?
separateness, distance, remoteness
What is the definition of Daft?
Silly, foolish, crazy, or insane
What is the part of speech of Daft?
Adjective
What are the other forms of Daft?
Daftly (adv)
Daftness (n)
What are the synonyms of Daft?
absurd, loony, mad
What are the anytons of Daft?
wise, perspicacious, smart
What is the part of speech of Ameliorate?
Verb
What is the definition of Ameliorate ?
To make something better, more bearable, or more satisfactory.
What are the other forms of Ameliorate?
Amelioration (n)
What are the synonyms of Ameliorate?
enhance, enrich, improve
What are the antonyms of Ameliorate?
worsen, leave alone, exacerbate
What is the definition of Digress?
To leave the main subject temporarily (in speech or writing)
What is the part of speech of Digress?
Verb
What are the other forms of Digress?
Digression (n)
What are the synonyms of Digress?
deviate, drift, ramble
What are the antonyms of Digress?
focus, stay on topic
What is the definition of Chicanery?
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
What is the part of speech of Chicanery?
Noun
What are the other forms of Chicanery?
None
What are the synonyms of Chicanery?
trickery, deception, dishonesty
What are the antonyms of Chicanery?
honesty, fairness, candor
What is the definition of Lucrative?
Producing a great deal of profit
What is the part of speech of Lucrative?
Adjective
What are the other forms of Lucrative?
Lucrativeness (n)
Lucratively (adv)
What are the synonyms of Lucrative?
profitable, fruitful, flourishing
What are the antonyms of Lucrative?
unprofitable, unsuccessful, worthless
What is the definition of Cacophony?
A harsh mixture of unpleasant sounds
What is the part of speech of Cacophony?
noun
What are the other forms of Cacophony?
Cacophonous (adj)
What are the synonyms of Cacophony?
blare, racket, noise
What are the antonyms of Cacophony?
quiet, silence, stillness
What is the definition of Idiosyncrasy?
An individualizing characteristic or quality
An odd habit
What is the part of speech for Idiosyncrasy?
Noun
What are the other forms of Idiosyncrasy?
idiosyncratic (adj)
What are the synonyms of Idiosyncrasy?
oddity, eccentricity, mannerism
What are the antonyms of Idiosyncrasy?
commonality, similarity
What is the definition of Beseech?
To ask urgently for something
What is the part of speech of Beseech?
Verb
What are the other forms of Beseech?
None
What are the synonyms of Beseech?
beg, implore, entreat
What are the antonyms of Beseech?
refuse, command
What is the definition of Quandary?
A state of uncertainty about what to do
What is the part of speech of Quandary?
Noun
What are the other forms of Quandary?
None
What are the synonyms of Quandary?
dilemma, doubt
What are the antonyms of Quandary?
certainty, solution
What is the definition of Brusque?
Abrupt in manner; rough
Often with ungracious harshness
What is the part of speech of Brusque?
Adjective
What are the other forms of Brusque?
Brusquely (adv)
Brusqueness (n)
What are the synonyms of Brusque?
curt, harsh, snippy
What are the antonyms of Brusque?
polite, courteous, kind
What is the definition of Ubiquitous?
Found/seeming to be found everywhere
What is the part of speech of Ubiquitous?
Adjective
What are the other forms of Ubiquitous?
Ubiquitously (adv)
Ubiquitousness (n)
What are the synonyms of Ubiquitous?
common, everyday, familiar
What are the antonyms of Ubiquitous?
scarce, rare, seldom