Vocab List 3 Flashcards
Adroit
(Adj) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Synonyms: clever, deft
Antonyms: clumsy
Amicable
(Adj) peaceful, friendly
Synonym: cordial
Antonym: hostile
Averse
(Adj) having a deep-seated distaste, opposed, unwilling
Synonym: disinclined
Antonym: favorable
Belligerent
(Adj) given to fighting, warlike; combative
(N) one at war, engaged at war
Synonym: assertive
Antonym: favorable
Benevolent
(Adj) kindly, charitable
Synonym: benign
Antonym: malicious
Cursory
(Adj) hastily, not thorough
Synonym: quick
Antonym: thorough
Duplicity
(N) treachery, deceitfulness
Synonym: double- dealing
Antonym: singular
Extol
(V) to praise extravagantly
Synonym: glorify
Antonym: criticize
Feasible
(Adj) possible, able to be done
Synonym: workable
Antonym: unworkable
Grimace
(N) a wry face, facial distortion
(V) to make a wry face
Synonym: pained expression
Antonym: grin
Alacrity
(N) a cheerful readiness, brisk and eager action
Synonym: promptness
Antonym: reluctant
Alleviate
(V) to relieve, make more bearable
Synonym: lessen
Antonym: to make worse
Antithesis
(N) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
Synonym: contrast
Antonym: facsimile
Appall
(V) to fill with dismay or horror
Synonym: shock
Antonym: please
Bellicose
(Adj) warlike in manner or temperament, quarrelsome
Synonym: aggressive
Antonym: amicable
