U7 11-20 Flashcards
striking; remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, outstanding in some way
syn - noteworthy, exceptional
ant - undistinguished, unremarkable, unknown
notable
to bring up, care for, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing
syn - raise, rear, foster
ant - neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder
nurture
a self-contradictory, statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
syn - riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity
paradox
the act of swearing to a lie
syn - false witness
perjury
to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
syn - surmise, trespass, infringe
presume
earlier, former
syn - anterior, proceeding;
ant - later, ensuing, following
prior
skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
syn - competent, adept
ant - incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant
proficient
a burst of gun fire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
syn - barrage, volley
salvo
wide awake, alert, watchful
syn - attentive;
ant - sleepy, inattentive, unobservant
vigilant
intense anger
syn - rage, ire, choler, indignation
ant - favor, approval, pleasure, blessing
wrath
