Vocab 3 Flashcards
Scapegoat
noun
one who bears the blame for others
syn: patsy; sucker
Peremptory
adjective
not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
syn: authoritative; unconditional ant: roundabout; passive; equivocal
Atelier
noun
an artist’s or a designer’s workshop
Axiom
noun
a universal truth; an established rule
syn: fundamental; theorum ant: absurdity
Dulcet
adjective
melodious; pleasing to the ear
syn: harmonic; melodic ant: cacophonus; dissonant
Usurp
verb
to take over; to seize power
syn: commandeer; seize; co-opt ant: abdicate; relinquish
Patronizing
adjective
treating with condescension; acting superior
syn: lofty; arrogant ant: humble; friendly
Iniquity
noun
an evil or wicked act
syn: abomination; injustice; sin
Archaic
adjective
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
syn: obsolete; outmoded ant: current; modern
Vacillate
verb
to waver; to sway indecisively
syn: fluctuate; swing; waffle ant: decide
Perspicacious
adjective
keen; mentally sharp
syn: shrewd; keen; clever ant: dull; stupid
Abstemious
adjective
using or consuming sparingly
syn: frugal; moderate ant: gluttonous; greedy
Talisman
noun
A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
Expurgate
verb
to remove vulgar or objectionable material
syn: censor; bowdlerize; sanitize
Pellucid
adjective
transparent; clear
syn: limpid ant: obscure; opaque
