Vocab Unit 9

deviate

Definition: (1) to turn aside; to stray from norm, (2) one who departs from a norm, (3) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional Part of Speech: (1) verb, (2) noun, (3) adjective Synonyms: to diverge, veer, swarve Antonyms: to conform to, abide by; orthodox

inkling

Definition: a hint; a vague notion Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: a clue, intimation, suggestion Antonyms: a guess, hypothesis

indemnity

Definition: a payment for damage or loss Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: compensation, restitution, reparation Antonyms: loss, damage, destruction

copious

Definition: abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful Antonyms: inadequate; meager, scanty; concise

palatable

Definition: agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption Part of Speech: adjective Synonyma: edible; appetzing, attractice Antonyms: inedible; distasteful, disagreeable

omnipotent

Definition: almighty, having unlimited power or quthority Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: all-powerful Antonyms: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak

spontaneous

Definition: arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: unpremediated, unplanned, impromptu Antonyms: planned, contrived, premeditated, rehearsed

rancor

Definition: bitter resentment or ill-will Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: animosity, enmity, bitternss Antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

limpid

Definition: clear, tranparent; readily inderstood Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: transparent, celar Antonyms: clouded, murky; opaque

poignant

Definition: deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell Part of Speech: adjecctive Synonyms: heartrending, bittersweet, melancholy Antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid; funny

sophomoric

Definition: immature but overconfident; conceited Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: pretentious; superficial, fatuous Antonyms: mature; judicious, sage; knowledgeable

gnarled

Definition: knotted, twisted, lumpy Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: knotty, misshapen, contorted Antonyms: smooth, unblemished; straight

emaciated

Definition: made unnaturally thin Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: gaunt, withered, shriveled, all skin and bones Antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent

assiduous

Definition: persistent, attentive, diligent Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous Antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

brash

Definition: prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: rash, impetuous; brazen, impertinent Antonyms: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect

capricious

Definition: subject to whims or passing fancies Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: impulsive, fickle unpredictable, mercurial Antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering

chastise

Definition: to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to discipline, censure, call on the carpet Antonyms: to commend, pat on the back; to reward

exult

Definition: to rejoice greatly Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to rejoice, revel, glory in Antonyms: to mope, sulk; to regret lament

allocate

Definition: to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to assign, allot, apportion Antonyms: to unassign, unapportion, reassemble

ardent

Definition: very enthusiastic, impassioned Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: intense, zealous, fervent, avid Antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phelangmatic