Voc Flashcards
Culminate
(V.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
Synonyms: conclude, terminate,
Antonyms: begin, initiate, kick off
Indulge
(V.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
Synonyms: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper
Antonyms: deny, refuse
Loom
(V.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form
(N.) a machine for weaving
Synonyms: emerge, surface, hover, tower
Verify
V. To establish truth or accuracy of, confirm
Synonyms: prove, validate, substantiate
Antonyms: disprove
Miscellaneous
Adj. mixed, of different kinds
Synonyms:varied, assorted, motley
Antonyms: identical, uniform, homogeneous
Singe
V. To burn slightly
N. A burn at the ends or edges
Synonyms: scorch, char
Antonyms: incinerate
Upright
Adj. vertical, straight, good, honest
Adv. in a vertical position
Synonyms: perpendicular
Antonyms: horizontal, prone, dishonest
Goad
(V.) to drive or urge on;
(n.) something used to drive or urge on
Synonyms: prod, spur on
Antonyms: curb, check, restrain
Seethe
V. To boil or foam, to be excited or disturbed
Synonyms: churn, simmer, stew
Animated
(Adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved to action
Synonyms: (adj.) energetic, vigorous
Antonyms: (adj.) lifeless, dead, flat