synonym ii Flashcards
What is the definition of gluttony?
Greed
Gluttony is often contrasted with generosity.
What are synonyms for gracious?
- Courteous
- Ramah
Gracious is the opposite of mean and rude.
What does heuristic mean?
- Speculative
- Analytical
Heuristic is contrasted with incurious and unskeptical.
What does it mean to impersonate?
- Mimic
- Intimate
Impersonate is not related to sincerity, frankness, or being real.
What does implicit mean?
- Unspoken
- Implied
Implicit is the opposite of explicit and obvious.
What is the definition of imprudence?
Carelessness
Imprudence is contrasted with carefulness.
What does inchoate mean?
- Elementary
- Immature
- Beginning
Inchoate is not related to the ending.
What is the meaning of infantile?
- Childish
- Jejune
Infantile is the opposite of mature or adult.
What is an inference?
- Assumption
- Conjecture
- Conclusion
Inference is contrasted with fact.
What does inherent mean?
- Natural
- Sifat bawaan
Inherent is not extrinsic or alien.
What does innovative mean?
- Original
- New
- Avant-garde
Innovative is contrasted with old-fashioned.
What is a jinx?
- Curse
- Hex
- Hoodoo
Jinx is the opposite of advantage or luck.
What does juxtaposition refer to?
- Adjacency
- Contrast
- Comparison
- Closeness
Juxtaposition is not related to distance or detachment.
What does lavish mean?
- Luxurious
- Bountiful
Lavish is contrasted with economical, moderate, austere, and frugal.
What does liable mean?
- Responsible
- Prone
Liable is the opposite of irresponsible.
What does luscious mean?
Tasty
Luscious is contrasted with bland and nasty.
What does meliorate mean?
Improve
Meliorate is the opposite of worsen (exacerbate).
What does moderate mean?
Average
Moderate is contrasted with extreme and massive.
What is a moratorium?
- Delay
- Ban
Moratorium is the opposite of continuation.
What does naive mean?
Innocent
Naive is contrasted with aware and knowledgeable.
What does obscure mean?
- Vague
- Ambiguous
Obscure is the opposite of clear and obvious.
What does optional mean?
Alternative
Optional is contrasted with compulsory and required.
What does pacify mean?
- Calm
- Soothe
- Quell
- Sedate
Pacify is the opposite of provoke.
What does paramount mean?
- Outstanding
- Main
Paramount is contrasted with unimportant.
What does partisan mean?
Biased
Partisan is the opposite of unbiased.
What does peculiar mean?
- Distinct
- Unique
- Odd
Peculiar is contrasted with common.
