Vocab List #8

acquiesce (verb)

Definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest Synonym: comply Antonym: reject

haughty (adj)

Definition: arrogantly superior Synonym: snobbish Antonym: meek

tenacious (adj)

Definition: not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear Synonym: persistent Antonym: irresolute

lampoon (verb)

Definition: publicly ridicule Synonym: mock Antonym: honor

abstain (verb)

Definition: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something Synonym: forgo Antonym: indulge