Vocab Unit 11 Flashcards
flagrant
(adj.) glaringly bad; outrageous
Syn: offensive; shameless; brazen
patrician
(n.) an aristocrat
Syn: noble
Ant: commoner
emissary
(n.) one sent on a special mission to represent others
Syn: ambassador; agent
kindred
(adj.) having a similar origin, nature, or character
Syn: homogeneous
Ant: disparate
fracas
(n.) a loud quarrel or fight
Syn: brawl
lacerate
(v.) to tear (flesh) jaggedly
Syn: slash; gash; rip
Ant: suture
futile
(adj.) useless; pointless
Syn: ineffectual; fruitless
Ant: effective; useful
immaculate
(adj.) spotless; perfect
Syn: clean; pure
Ant: dirty; soiled; spotted
gait
(n.) manner of walking
Syn: walk
carp
(v.) to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way
Syn: grumble; nag; nitpick
Ant: praise; laud
query
(v.) to ask; to inquire
Syn: question; interrogate
queu
(n.) a line of people or vehicles
nefarious
(adj.) very wicked; notorious
Syn: villainous; despicable
Ant: reputable; honest
genesis
(n.) beginning; origin
Syn: start; birth
Ant: conclusion; finish
facade
(n.) a deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation
Syn: pretense; charade
