Vocab Two

Question 1

Heresy

Answer 1

The crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine.
Synonyms: Blasphemy, Fallacy
Antonyms: Orthodoxy, Agreement

Question 2

Docile

Answer 2

Easy to teach or manage
Synonyms: Submissive, Compliant
Antonyms: Unmanageable, Willful

Question 3

Libation

Answer 3

A drink, especially an alcoholic one.

Synonyms: Intoxicant, Drink

Question 4

Anathema

Answer 4

1. A hated, repellant person or thing.
   Synonyms: Abhorration, Detestation
   Antonyms: Beloved, Valued
2. A formal curse.
   Synonyms: Condemnation, Denouncement
   Antonyms: Blessing, Praise

Question 5

Banter

Answer 5

Teasing; playful conversation.
Synonyms: Joshing, Badinage, Raillery
Antonyms: Vituperation, Beration

Question 6

Castigate

Answer 6

To criticize or punish severely.
Synonyms: Reprimand, Chastise, Scold
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Reward

Question 7

Gauche

Answer 7

Lacking social graces; tactless.
Synonyms: Awkward, Uncouth
Antonyms: Graceful, Sophisticated

Question 8

Ignominy

Answer 8

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Synonyms: Disgrace, Infamy
Antonyms: Renown, Eminence, Repute

Question 9

Motley

Answer 9

Made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors.
Synonyms: Varied, Diversified
Antonyms: Uniform, Homogenous, Similar

Question 10

Emaciated

Answer 10

Extremely thin; wasted away.
Synonyms: Withered, Scrawny
Antonyms: Nourished, Plump