Unit 2 11-20 Flashcards
Groundless
without any good reason or cause, unjustified
Groundless - synonyms
baseless, unsupported
Groundless - antonyms
well-founded, reasonable, justified
Hypocrite
a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person
Hypocrite - synonyms
phony, charlatan, fraud
Incomprehensible
impossible to understand
Incomprehensible - synonyms
baffling, confusing, bewildering
Incomprehensible - antonyms
understandable, clear, plain, intelligible
Manipulate
to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage.
Manipulate - synonyms
work, maneuver, exploit, influence
Maximum
(n) the greatest possible amount or degree; (adj) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree.
Maximum - synonyms
largest, highest, utmost
Maximum - antonyms
least, lowest, minimum, smallest
Mimic
(n) a person who does imitations; (v) to imitate; to make fun of
Mimic - synonyms
(n) copycat, impersonator; (v) parrot, impersonate
Ruffle
(v) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; (n) a gathered strip of material used for trimming edges
Ruffle - synonyms
(v) disturb; (n) frill
Ruffle - antonyms
(v) smooth out, soothe
Serene
peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic grand.
Serene - synonyms
tranquil, composed, fair, august
Serene - antonyms
agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement
Sheepish
embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid.
Sheepish - synonyms
shamefaced, meek
Sheepish - antonyms
bold, saucy, brazen, confident
Stamina
the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power.
Stamina - synonym
endurance
