unit 7 vocab Flashcards
what is the meaning of AUSTERE
severe or stern in manner
what part of speech is AUSTERE
adj
what is one syn/ant for AUSTURE
syn: forbidding ant: mild
what is the definition od BENEFICENT
performing acts of kindness or charity
what part of speech is BENEFICENT
adj
what is one syn/ant for BENEFICENT
syn: humanitarian ant: selfish
what is the definition of CADAVEROUS
pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
what part of speech is CADAVEROUS
adj
what is one syn/ant for CAVADEROUS
syn: corpselike ant: robust, portly
what is the definition of CONCOCT
to prepare by combining ingredients
what part of speech is CONCOCT
verb
what is one syn for CONCOCT
syn: create, fashion
what is the definiton of CRASS
coarse, unfeeling; stupid
what part of speech is CRASS
adj
what is one syn/ant for CRASS
syn: crude, tastless ant: refined elegant
what is the definiton of DEBASE
to lower in character, quality or value
what part of speech is DEBASE
verb
what is one syn/ant for DEBASE
syn: cheapen, corrupt ant: elevate, uplift, improve
what is the definition of DESECRATE
to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently
what part of speech is DESECRATE
verb
what is one syn/ant for DESECRATE
syn: profane ant: revere
what is the definition of GRANDIOSE
grand in an impressive or stately way
what part of speech is GRANDIOSE
adj
what is one syn/ant for GRANDIOSE
syn: majestic ant: simple
what is the definition of DISCONCERT
to confuse; to disturb the composure of
what part of speech is DISCONCERT
verb
what is one syn/ant of DISCONCERT
syn: upset ant: relax
what is the definition of INCONSEQUENTIAL
trifling, unimportant
what part of speech is INCONSEQUENTIAL
adj
what is one syn/ant for INCONSEQUENTIAL
syn: trivial ant: important
what is the definition of INFRACTION
a breaking of a law or obligation
what part of speech is INFRACTION
noun
what are synonyms for INFRACTION
violation, trangression, offense
what is the definition of MITIGATE
to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
what part of speech is MITIGATE
verb
what is one syn/ant for MITIGATE
syn: lessen ant: aggravate
what is the definition of PILLAGE
to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder
what part of speech is PILLAGE
verb or noun
what are synonyms for PILLAGE
ravage, sack, loot, booty
what is the defintion of PRATE
to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
what part of speech is PRATE
verb
what is one syn/ant for PRATE
syn: prattle ant: come to the point
what is the definition of PUNCTILIOUS
very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette
what part of speech is PUNCTILIOUS
adj
what is one syn/ant for PUNCTILIOUS
syn: precise ant: careless
what is the definition of REDOUBTABLE
inspiring fear or awe
what part of speech is REDOUBTABLE
adj
what is one syn/ant for REDOUBTABLE
syn: formidable ant: laughable
what is the definition of REPROVE
to find fault with, scold, rebuke
what part of speech is REPROVE
verb
what is one syn/ant for REPROVE
syn: chastise ant: praise
what is the definition of RESTITUTION
the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position
what part of speech is RESTITUTION
noun
what is a syn for RESTITUTION
syn: reimbursement
what is the definition of STALWART
strong and sturdy; brave; resolute
what part of speech is STALWART
adj & noun
what is a syn/ant for STALWART
syn: sturdy. stout ant: weak
what is the definition of VULNERABLE
open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged
what part of speech is VULNERABLE
adj
what is one syn/ant for VULNERABLE
syn: defenseless ant: invincible