Honors English 1 Vocabulary (week 4)

Symbol Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: Emblem, Indication Antonym: Generality, Insignificant

An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning

Consistent Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: Persistent, dependable Antonyms: Irregular, inconsistent

Constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form

Aloof Part of Speech: Adjective Synonyms: cool, detached, distant, withdrawn Antonyms: compassionate, sympathetic, interested

Not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant

Accentuate Part of Speech- Verb Synonyms- emphasize, dramatize. Antonyms- mask, camouflage.

To make something more noticeable

Ambivalent Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: uncertain, doubtful, indecisive Antonym: certain, sure

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Context Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: Background, Connection Antonyms: N/A

the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect.

Deduce Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: surmise and assume Antonyms: exposition

to come to a conclusion

Imply Part of Speech- Verb Synonyms- Suggest, entail, & hint Antonyms- Define, state, & explicate

to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

Dilemma Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: quandary, predicament Antonyms: resolution

A difficult situation or problem that must be solved

Melancholy Synonyms - gloomy, somber, grim Antonyms - cheerful, joyful, bright Part of speech - adjective

A gloomy state of mind, especially with prolonged depression.

Introvert Part of Speech - Noun Synonyms - reclusive, solitary Antonyms - extrovert, outgoing

A person who tends to shy from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts.

Negligent Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: Inattentive, Inconsiderate Antonyms: Attentive, Successful

Failing to take proper care in doing something

Infallible Part of speech- Adjective Synonyms- flawless, perfect Antonyms- faulty,

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Penitent Synonyms: Apologetic, Regretful Antonyms: Happy, Defiant Part of Speech: Adjective

Showing sorrow or remorse

Empathy Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: compassion, sympathy, affinity. Antonyms: disdain, indifference, unfeelingness.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.