English I Vocab Week 13

Resolute

Definition - admirably purposeful, determined, unwavering Part of Speech- adjective Synonyms - Bold, Courageous, persistent, relentless Antonyms - Afraid, Cowardly, cooperative

Pertinent

Definition - relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Antonyms - Improper, Irrelevant, Unfitting Synonyms - Related, Fitting, Appropriate

Gregarious

Definition- Friendly; sociable; outgoing Synonyms- outgoing, friendly, warm; extroverted Antonyms- aloof, introverted Part of Speech- Adjective

Sonnet

Definition- a poem consisting of fourteen lines using any rhyme scheme. Part of speech- noun Synonyms- N/A Antonyms- N/A

Flaw

Definition-a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object Part of Speech- Noun Synonyms-Weakness, Defect, Fault Antonyms-Advantage, Strength, Blessing

Fallacy

Definition: A false notion or belief Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Deception, Misleading, Heresy Antonym: Truth, Accurate, Certainty

Parallel

Definition: A person or thing that is similar; existing or occurring at the same time Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: Coextensive, & Laterally Antonyms: Dissimilarity, & Divergent

Impetuous

Definition: Acting or done quickly without thought or consideration Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: impulsive, hasty, reckless Antonyms: cautious, sensible, considerate

Arrogant

Definition: An exaggerated sense of ones own importance or abilities Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: cocky, aloof, bossy Antonyms: humble, modest

Staunch

Definition: Loyal and committed in attitude and action Part of Speech: adjective Synonym: Faithful, steadfast, reliable Antonym: insecure, undependable, untrustworthy

Imposed

Definition: To be forced upon Synonyms: Inflict; Oblige Antonyms: Displace; Neglect Part of Speech: Verb

Extol

Definition: To give great praise Part of Speech: Verb Antonyms: Condemn, Scold Synonyms: Commend, Exalt

Prohibit

Definition: To officially refuse to allow something Part of Speech: Verb Synonyms: Ban, hinder, constrain Antonyms: Allow, approved, accepted

Vulnerable

Definition: susceptible to attack or harm Part of speech: adjective Synonyms: accessible, defenseless Antonyms: guarded, secure

Enable

Definition= To make possible or practical Synonyms= Empower, permit and implement Antonyms= Reject, refuse and hinder Part of speech= Verb