Synonyms and Antonyms/Evens Vocab Final
bulwark (n.) (v.)
(n.) solid wall-like structure for defense; a strong defense (v.) to provide such defense or protection Synonym: a stronghold, citadel, bastion, rampart Antonym: a weak point in the defense
disdain (v.) (n.)
(v.) to regard as unworthy; to treat with contempt (n.) a feeling of contempt or scorn Synonym: to despise, spurn; derision, ridicule Antonym: to admire, cherish; esteem regard
zephyr (n.)
a gentle breeze (sometimes specifically the West Wind) Antonym: gale
arbiter (n.)
a person with the ability to resolve a disagreement; a judge Synonym: arbitrator, mediator, referee
albeit (conj.)
although; even though Synonym: notwithstanding; even if
commensurate (adj.)
an equal measure; corresponding in size. Synonym: equivalent; comparable Antonyms: unequal, disproportionate
casutic (adj).
biting; stingingly sharp or sarcastic Synonym: acidic; harsh, scathing Antonym: mild; pleasant
pithy (adj.)
brief but full of meaning; concise Synonym: succinct, cogent Antonym: verbose
limpid (adj.)
clear, transparent Antonym: murky
astute (adj.)
clever, shrewd, ready-witted Synoynm: clever, savvy, wily Antonym: foolish, asinine
potpourri (n.)
collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; petals mixed with spices for scent Synonym: assortment, hodgepodge, medley Antonym: a homogenous or uniform group
behest (n.)
command or urgent request Synonym: demand
aesthetic (adj.)
concerning art or beauty Synonym: artistic, refined Antonym: unaesthetic, unattractive
pusillanimous (adj.)
cowardly; fearful Synonym: fainthearted; timid Antonym: brave, bold
rabble (n.)
disorderly crowd, a mob Synonym: riffraff
pugnacious (adj.)
eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome Synoynm: combative; belligerent Antonym: agreeable, placid
vacuous (adj.)
empty of content; lacking in ideas or intelligence Synonym: blank, devoid; empty-headed Antonym: full; brilliant; shrewd
parsimonious (adj.)
excessively thrifty; stingy Synonym: frugal, cheap Antonym: generous, extravagant
liege (n.)
feudal lord, master or sovereign Synonym: king Antonym: commoner, servant
approbation (n.)
formal approval of an act, commendation Synoynm: authorization, endorsement, blessing Antonym: disapproval; opprobrium
verdant
fresh and green, referring to plant life Synoynm: flourishing, lush, blooming Antonym: arid; sere
noxious (adj.)
harmful to the health Synonym: injurious Antonym: harmless
odium (n.)
hatred Synonym: abhorrence Antonym: love, adoration
predatory (adj.)
inclined to prey on others Synonym: pillaging; despoiling Antonym: nurturing
xenophobia (n.)
intense dislike or fear of strangers or foreigners
torpid (adj.)
losing motion, feeling, or power; lacking in energy Synonym: inert; lethargic Antonym: energetic, active
exodus (n.)
mass departure or emigration Synonym: migration Antonym: return
indiscretion (n.)
minor misdeed (showing lack of judgment) Synonym: gaffe, peccadillo, transgression
requisite (adj.)
necessary or required, regarded as essential or indespensable Synonym: obligatory, incumbent; indispensable Antonym: nonessential, superfluous; optional
chutzpah (n.)
nerve; audacity Synonym: brazenness Antonym: timidity
insouciant (adj.)
not concerned; free from care Synonym: nonchalant, carefree, jaunty Antonym: worried
taciturn (adj.)
not fond of talking; usually silent Synonym: reticent; reserved Antonym: garrulous; loquacious; talkative
secular (adj.)
not spiritual or religious; worldly Synonym: earthly Antonym: religious
paramount (adj.)
of chief concern or importance Synonym: supreme, dominant, preeminent Antonym: unimportant, inferior, least
agnostic (n.)
one who believes that the existence of God can neither be proved nor disproved Synonym: skeptic Antonym: believer
martyr (n.)
one who suffers or sacrifices for a cause
scourge (n.)
person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune Synonym: torment; bane; curse Antonym: boon; blessing
retribution (n.)
punishment for doing something wrong Synonym: reprisal, payback Antonym: pardon; reward
pristine (adj.)
pure; completely clean and uncontaminated Synonym: spotless, untouched Antonym: defiled; spoiled; sullied
prodigal (adj.)
reckless, wasteful, and extravagant Synonym: profligate, spendthrift, squandering Antonym: economical; prudent
penitent (adj.)
remorseful; sorry for having done wrong Synonym: apologetic Antonym: unrepentant
linguistics (n.)
scientific study of the structure, sounds, and meaning of language
vindictive (adj.)
seeking revenge; bearing a grudge Synonym: vengeful, retaliatory Antonym: forgiving, compassionate
ephemeral (adj.)
short-lived; fleeting Synonym: momentary, transitory, passing Antonym: enduring, lasting, permanent
onus (n.)
something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma; blame Synonym: a burden, obligation, duty Antonym: blessing, advantage, benefit
obdurate (adj.)
stubbornly resistant, unyielding Synonym: obstinate, adamant , pig Antonym: amenable, yielding, flexible
ancillary (adj.)
subordinate; providing assistance Synonym: additional
prowess (n.)
superior skill or ability Synonym: aptitude, expertise Antonym: inability, weakness
epicurean (adj.)
taking pleasure in food and drink; having luxurious tastes Synonym: hedonistic; gourmet
inception (n.)
the beginning, start, earliest stage of some process, institution, etc. Synonym: a commencement, inauguration Antonym: a completion, conclusion, termination
oeuvre (n.)
the complete work of an artist, composer, or writer Synonym: canon, opus
demeanor (n.)
the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc; facial appearance Synonym: conduct; bearing, carriage
indefatigable (adj.)
tireless; incapable of being fatigued Synonym: dogged, inexhaustible Antonym: exhausted, lethargic
pique (v.)
to cause resentment; to provoke (by wound to pride); to excite or arouse (interest or curiosity) Synonym: irritate, stimulate Antonym: assuage, bore
befuddle (v.)
to confuse; to perplex Synonym: bewilder, fluster Antonym: clarify, elucidate
curtail (v.)
to cut short, end sooner than expected; to reduce Synonym: to diminish, decrease, abridge Antonym: to enlarge, expand, extend
subjugate (v.)
to dominate, conquer, or bring under complete control Synonym: overcome, vanquish Antonym: free
proliferate (v.)
to grow or reproduce rapidly Synonym: multiply, burgeon Antonym: diminish, dwindle
expedite (v.)
to increase the rate of progress Synonym: hurry; hasten; streamline Antonym: retard; hinder
thwart (v.)
to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate, foil Synonym: to hinder, obstruct, baffle Antonym: to aid, assist, abet, further
berate (v.)
to scold sharply Synonym: to castigate, reprimand, rebuke Antonym: to praise, compliment
mollify (v.)
to soften, make gentle; to calm, allay (as an emotion); to reduce in intensity Synonym: to appease, assuage, placate, pacify Antonym: aggravate, incite, worsen
purloin (v.)
to steal Synonym: burglarize
deplete (v.)
to use up (spend or consume); to exhaust the supply Synonym: to empty, drain, bankrupt Antonym: to replenish, refill, restock, resupply
brouhaha (n.)
uproar or commotion, esp. over something insignificant Synonym: a hubbub, a furor, hullabaloo Antonym: calm, peace and quiet, lack of response
verbose (adj.)
using more words than needed; wordy Synonym: prolix Antonym: terse, concise, succinct
uncanny (adj.)
weird; strange; so keen or acute as to seem supernatural Synonym: eerie, mysterious
pandemonium (n.)
wild disorder, noise, or confusion Synonym: chaos, tumult, din Antonym: order, calm
tortuous (adj.)
winding, twisted, crooked; highly involved, complex; devious Synonym: circuitous, serpentine, labyrinth Antonym: direct, straight; straightforward
laudable (adj.)
worthy of praise; commendable Synonym: admirable Antonym: execrable
