Unit 3 Flashcards
Acculturation
The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Synonym: adaptation
Abominate
To have intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem
Adventitious
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; acquired, not congenital
Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital
Ascribe
To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute
Circuitous
Roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies
Commiserate
To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
Antonyms: feel no sympathy for
Enjoin
To direct order; to prescribe a course of action and then authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
Antonyms: allow, permit
Expedite
To make it easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
Expiate
To make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
Ferment
A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest
Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
Inadvertent
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered
Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditated
Nominal
Existing in name only, not a real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
Noncommittal
Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Names: positive, definite, committed
Peculate
Still something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
Proclivity
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
Antonyms: inability or incapacity
Sangfroid
Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: toys, self-assurance, equanimity
Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
Seditious
Assistant to laugh authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: muteness, rebellious, subversive
Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant
Tenuous
Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid
Vitriolic
Better, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: weathering, acerbic, mordant
Antonyms: bland, saccharin , honeyed, sugary
Wheedle
To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft soap, sweet talk
Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong arm
