Vocabulary Chapter 12 Flashcards
Abound
Verb
To be filled
Synonym- burst with
Ant- lack, want
Braggart
Noun, adjective
A boaster; loud in an annoying way
Synonym- bigmouth
Cache
Noun
A hiding place
Synonym- hoard, store, stockpile
Clarification
Noun
The act of making clear or understandable, an explanation
Synonym- explication
Despondent
Adjective
Sad and without hope
Synonym- forlorn, depressed
Ant- jubilant, elated
Embezzle
Verb
To steal property entrusted to ones care
Synonym- swindle, defraud
Heartrending
Adjective
Causing mental pain or grief
Synonym- moving, sad, heartbreaking
Ant- amusing, funny, hilarious
Leisurely
Adjective, adverb
Taking plenty of time
Synonym- slow, relaxed
Ant- hasty, hurried, rushed, hectic
Lethargic
Adjective
Slow moving, dull ; indifferent
Synonym- lazy, sluggish
Ant- wide awake, alert, energetic
Malady
Noun
Sickness, illness, disease, disorder
Synonym- indisposition
Ant- health, well-being
Mellow
Adjective, verb
Ripe, well matured
Synonym- dulcet, creamy
Ant- unripe, green, Harsh
Nomadic
Adjective
Wandering, moving about from place to place
Synonym- roaming, vagrant, roving
Ant- stationary, settled, rooted, fixed
Piecemeal
Adjective, adverb
One at a time
Synonym- bit by bit
Ant- all at once
Quest
Noun, verb
A search or hunt
Synonym- pursuit, venture
Random
Adjective
By chance, not planned
Synonym- haphazard
Ant-planned, deliberate
