English 12A Unit 14 Antonyms

coup

Antonym-a blunder, faux, pas, gaffe

behemoth

Antonym-a dwarf, pygmy, midget

blandishment

Antonym-a threat, intimidation, strong-arm tactic

moratorium

Antonym-an acceleration; an escalation

wizened

Antonym-bloated, distended

replete

Antonym-devoid, empty, barren, lacking

beatific

Antonym-disconsolate, dejected, doleful

imminent

Antonym-distant, remote, faraway

chicanery

Antonym-ethical practices, fair dealings

cacophonous

Antonym-harmonious, melodious, mellifluous

innate

Antonym-learned, acquired; extrinsic, accidental

febrile

Antonym-leisurely, relaxed, laid-back

minutiae

Antonym-major issues or concerns; the overall picture

visionary

Antonym-realistic, practical, down-to-earth

gainsay

Antonym-to confirm, corroborate, suppport

manifest

Antonym-to hide, conceal; unrevealed, hidden

complaisant

Antonym-uncooperative, unobliging, insubordinate

loath

Antonym-willing, eager, inclined