Vocab Flashcards
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Somnambulate
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Somnambulate Verb To walk during sleep Synonym: sleep walk Antonym: sound sleep
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Corpulent
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Corpulent Adjective Large or bulky of body Synonym: fat Antonym: thin
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Reproach
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Reproach Verb To find fault with a person, blame Synonym: abuse, condemn Antonym: praise, honor
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Fractious
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Fractious Adjective Usually with children, readily angered and quarrelsome Synonym: grumpy Antonym: contented
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Levity
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Levity Noun Being humorous during a serious matter Synonym: high spirits Antonym: seriousness
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Dilatory
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Dilatory Adjective To act slow or be slow to act Synonym: slow, tardy Antonym: fast, prompt
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Vinous
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Vinous Adjective Of, relating to, or made with wine Synonym: alcoholic, wine-like Antonym: non-alcoholic
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Pasquinade
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Pasquinade Noun Satire that is posted in public Synonym: satire Antonym: admire
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Sardonic
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Sardonic Adjective Characterized by bitter mockery Synonym: mockery Antonym: praising
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Florid
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Florid Adjective Very rosy complexion, (rosy cheeks) Synonym: rosy Antonym: pale
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Impetuous
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Impetuous Adjective Of, relating to or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc. synonym: impulsive Antonym: planned
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Punctilious
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Punctilious Adjective Very careful about behaving properly Synonym: formal, correct Antonym: informal, casual
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Infinitesimal
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Infinitesimal Adjective Immeasurably small Synonym: very tiny Antonym: massive
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Provincial
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Provincial Adjective Lacking concern for society Synonym: uncivilized Antonym: well-mannered
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Tumult
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Tumult Noun A state of noisy confusion Synonym: uproar Antonym: quiet
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Futile
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Futile Adjective Incapable of making any result, ineffective Synonym: unimportant Antonym: successful
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Extemporize
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Extemporize Verb To do something using improvisation Synonym: improvise Antonym: prepare
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Meretricious
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Meretricious Adjective Apparently attractive attractive, but having no real value Synonym: insincere Antonym: genuine
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Vicarious
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Vicarious Adjective Taking the place of another person or thing Synonym: delegated Antonym: stolen
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Decadent
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Decadent Adjective luxuriously self indulgent Synonym: self indulgent Antonym: humble
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Elocution
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Elocution Noun The skill of clear and expressive speech Synonym: pronunciation Antonym: inarticulation
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Prodigality
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Prodigality Noun Wasteful extravagance in spending Synonym: extravagant, spendy Antonym: economical
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Conciliatory
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Conciliatory Adjective Tending to forgive or reconcile Synonym: peacemaking Antonym: refusing, fighting
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Ether
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Ether Noun A pleasant smelling, colorless, flammable liquid or anesthetic in industrial processes, or region of air beyond clouds Synonym: anesthetic, heavens Antonym: ground
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Laudable
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Laudable
Adjective
An action that deserves praise
Synonym: praiseworthy
Antonym: shameful
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Benediction
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Benediction
Noun
A prayer asking for gods blessing
Synonym: blessing, prayer
Antonym: curse
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Arresting
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Arresting
Adjective
Striking, engaging, eye catching
Synonym: striking
Antonym: unappealing or plain
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Supercilious
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Supercilious
Adjective
Acting better than others
Synonym: arrogant,snobby
Antonym: humble, respectful
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Feign
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Feign
Verb
To fake a feeling or emotion
Synonym: act, fake
Antonym: be real, be honest
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Garrulous
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Garrulous
Adjective
Excessively talkative in a rambling way
Synonym: talkative
Antonym: quiet
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Vacuous
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Vacuous
Adjective
Having or showing little thought or intelligence
Synonym: dumb
Antonym: intelligent
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Jaunty
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Jaunty
Adjective
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful manner
Synonym: jolly
Antonym: gloomy, sad
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Rend
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Rend
Verb
To separate into parts with force or violence
Synonym: chop, rupture
Antonym: join, mend
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Interpose
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Interpose
Verb
Place or insert between two things
Synonym: insert
Antonym: remove
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Reticent
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Reticent
Adjective
Disposed to be silent of not speak freely, reserved
Synonym: restrained, shy
Antonym: outgoing, unreserved
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