Sadlier Oxford's Vocabulary Workshop Level H Unit 4

cognate

(adj.) closely related in origin, essential nature, or function; (n.) such a person or thing Synonyms: (adj.) allied, affiliated; (n.) relative Antonyms: (adj.) dissimilar, unrelated

ineffable

(adj.) not expressible in words; too great or too sacred to be uttered Synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable

bilious

(adj.) peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant Synonyms: choleric, irascible, peevish, splenetic Antonyms: sweet-tempered, genial, pleasant, delightful

risible

(adj.) pertaining to laughter; able or inclined to laugh; laughable Synonyms: Droll, ludicrous Antonyms: depressing, poignant, heartrending

mnemonic

(adj.) relating to or designed to assist the memory; (n.) a device to aid the memory Synonyms: (n.) reminder, cue

symptomatic

(adj.) typical or characteristic; being or concerned with a symptom of a disease Synonym: Indicative

cul-de-sac

(n.) a blind alley or dead-end-street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; an impasse

parameter

(n.) a determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary

pundit

(n.) a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions Synonyms: expert, authority, savant Antonyms: layman, amateur, dilettante

affinity

(n.) a natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity; a relationship, connection Synonyms: inclination, penchant Antonyms: distaste, aversion

elixir

(n.) a potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely; a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines Synonyms: cure-all, nostrum, tonic

corollary

(n.) a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; (adj.) resultant or consequent Synonyms: (n.) deduction, conclusion Antonyms: (n.) axiom, postulate, premise

volte-face

(n.) an about-face; a complete reversal Synonym: turnabout

gamut

(n.) an entire range or series Synonyms: scope, compass, sweep

folderol

(n.) foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle Synonyms: hoopla, gibberish Antonyms: sense, significance

lucubration

(n.) laborious study or thought, especially at night; the result of such work Synonyms: burning the midnight oil, deep thought

obloquy

(n.) public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment Synonyms: discredit, opprobrium, ignominy, dishonor Antonyms: praise, acclaim, approbation

divination

(n.) the art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge Synonyms: Prophecy, augury

hoi polloi

(n.) the common people, the masses Synonyms: rank and file Antonyms: aristocracy, elite, upper class

derring-do

(n.) valor or false heroism; daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heroics) Synonyms: Audacity, bravado, pyrotechnics Antonyms: cowardice, timidity, poltroonery