unit 2 vocab study guide Flashcards
ameliorate
to improve, make better correct a flaw or shortcoming
synonyms: amend, better
antonyms: worse, aggravate , exaexacerbate
Aplomb
A poise, assurance,great self-confidence
Synonyms: composure, self-possession
Antonyms:confusion, embarrassment, abashment
Bombastic
Pompous or overblown in language ; full of high sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
Synonym: inflated, highfalutin, pretentious
Antonyms: unadorned, simple, plain, austere
Callow
Without experience; immature not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise
Synonym: green, raw, inexperienced
Antonyms: mature, grown up, polished, sophisticated
Drivel
Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense; to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or children throttle; to waste or Fritter away foolishly
Synonym: hogwash, balderdash
Epitome
A summary, condensed accounts; an instance that represents a larger reality
Synonym: abstract, digest, model, archetype
Exhort
To urge strongly, advise earnestly
Synonym: entry, implore,admire
Antonym: discourage, advise against, deprecate
Exoffice
By virtue of holding a certain office
Infringe
To violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bonds
Synonym: encroach, impinge, intrude, poach
Antonym: stay in bounds
Ingratiate
To make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others
Synonym: cozy up too, curry favor with
Antonym: alienate, humiliates oneself, mortify oneself
Interloper
One who moves and where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be,an intruder
Synonym: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky
Intrinsic
Belonging to someone or something by it’s very nature, essential,inherit; originating in a bodily organ or part
Synonyms: immanent, organic
Antonyms: extrinsic, external, outward
Inveigh
To make a violent attack in words, Express strong disapproval
Synonyms: rail, harangue, fulminate, remonstrate
Antonyms: acclaim,glorify, extol
Lassitude
Weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
Synonyms: fatigue, torpor, lethargy, langour
Antonyms: energy, vitality, animation, liveliness
Millennium
A period of 1,000 years; a period of great joy
Synonyms: chiliad, golden age, prosperity, peace
Antonyms: doomsday, day of judgement
Occult
Mysterious, magical, Supernatural semicolon secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means semicolon to hide, concealed; eclipse; matters involving the supernatural
Synonym: supernatural, esoteric, abstruse, arcane
Antonyms: mundane, common, public, exoteric
Permeate
To spread through, penetrate, soaked through
Precipitate
To fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to semicolon characterized by excessive haste; moisture;
Synonym: provoke , produce, reckless, impetuous
Antonyms: wary, cautious , circumspect
Stringent
Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling
Synonym : stern, rigorous, tough, urgent, imperative
Antonyms: lenient, mild, lax, permissive
Surmise
To think or believe without certain supporting evidence to conjecture or gas likely idea that lacks definite proof
Synonym: infer, gather; inference presumption
