TKAM Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards
Articulate
to speak distinctly; expressing oneself clearly
Synonyms: eloquent
Antonyms: mumble, inarticulate
Begrudge
to give reluctantly, to envy a possession or one’s enjoyment
Synonyms: resent, envy
Antonyms: to give willingly
Facade
an artificial or deceptive front
Synonyms: deception, misrepresentation
Frivolous
lacking in seriousness or importance
Synonyms: playful, lighthearted
Antonyms: serious, sober
Infallible
incapable of error
Synonyms: perfect, flawless
Antonyms: erroneous, fallacious
Oblique
slanting, indirect, evasive, devious, misleading
Antonyms: direct
Ominous
threatening
Synonyms: fateful, portentous
Antonyms: harmless; non-threatening
Placid
peaceful, calm
Synonyms: serene, tranquil
Antonyms: disturbed
Propel
to drive or push forward
Synonyms: push, force
Antonyms: to hold back
Protrusion
something sticking out
Synonyms: projection
Antonyms: indentation
Revere
to honor, to regard with respect
Synonyms: adore, venerate, worship
Antonyms: to despise
Succinct
brief, compact
Synonyms: concise, pithy
Antonyms: frequently digressing
Tranquil
peaceful, calm
Synonyms: placid, serene
Antonyms: agitated
Vivid
bright, distinct, clear
Synonyms: graphic
Antonyms: lackluster
