Synonyms Units 4-6 LA Flashcards
Premonition
Definition: A strong feeling something bad is going to happen.
Synonyms: Warning, feeling, hunch.
Jurisdiction
Definition: The power to make decisions or enforce laws.
Synonyms: Authority, control, rule.
Indiscriminate
Definition: Without careful choice or planning.
Synonyms: Random, careless, haphazard.
Repercussion
Definition: A result of something, especially a bad one.
Synonyms: Effect, outcome, consequence.
Instill
Definition: To gradually teach or put an idea into someone’s mind.
Synonyms: Teach, introduce, implant.
Inaudible
Definition: Too quiet to hear.
Synonyms: Silent, faint, muffled
Plebeian
Definition: Ordinary or common, often in a simple way.
Synonyms: Common, basic, everyday.
Pseudonym
Definition: A fake name, especially one an author uses.
Synonyms: Pen name, fake name, alias.
Rehabilitate
Definition: To bring back to normal, especially after being damaged.
Synonyms: Fix, restore, recover.
Apparition
Definition: A ghost or something that seems like one.
Synonyms: Ghost, spirit, phantom.
Cower
Definition: To crouch or shrink in fear.
Synonyms: Cringe, tremble, flinch.
Obsess
Definition: To think about something too much.
Synonyms: Worry, fixate, focus on.
Sequel
Definition: A story or event that comes after another.
Synonyms: Follow-up, continuation, next part.
Retentive
Definition: Able to remember things easily.
Synonyms: Remembering, absorbent, good memory.
Bolster
Definition: To give support or strength.
Synonyms: Strengthen, boost, support.