Sadlier-Oxford: Level F: Unit 7

Grandiose

(adj.) Grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated. Synonyms: Majestic, Bombastic, Highfalutin Antonyms: Simple, Modest, Unaffected, Humble

Redoubtable

(adj.) Inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent. Synonyms: Formidable, Fearsome, Awesome, August Antonyms: Laughable, Risible, Contemptible

Vulnerable

(adj.) Open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected. Synonyms: Defenseless, Exposed, Unguarded Antonyms: Invincible, Protected, Safe, Secure

Cadaverous

(adj.) Pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse. Synonyms: Corpselike, Wasted, Haggard, Emaciated, Ghastly Antonyms: Robust, Portly, Rosy, The Picture of Death

Beneficent

(adj.) Performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good. Synonyms: Humanitarian, Magnanimous, Charitable Antonyms: Selfish, Cruel, Harmful, Deleterious

Austere

(adj.) Severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor. Synonyms: Forbidding, Rigorous, Puritanical, Ascetic, Unadorned, Subdued Antonyms: Mild, Indulgent, Luxurious, Flamboyant

Stalwart

(adj.) Strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) A brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position. Synonyms: (adj.) Sturdy, Stout, Intrepid, Valiant; (n.) Mainstay Antonyms: (adj.) Weak, Infirm, Irresolute, Vacillating

Inconsequential

(adj.) Trifling, unimportant. Synonyms: Trivial, Negligible, Petty, Paltry, (Tyler... AGAIN!) Antonyms: Important, Essential, Crucial, Vital

Punctilious

(adj.) Very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety. Synonyms: Precise, Scrupulous, Exacting, Fussy, Finicky Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Lax, Perfunctory

Crass

(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid. Synonyms: Crude, Vulgar, Tasteless, Oafish, Obtuse, (Tyler Reed) Antonyms: Refined, Elegant, Tasteful, Polished, Brilliant, (Apple)

Infraction

(n.) A breaking of a law or obligation. Synonyms: Violation, Transgression, Breach, Offense

Restitution

(n.) The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage. Synonyms: Compensation, Reimbursement, Redress, Restoration

Desecrate

(v.) To commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute. Synonyms: Profane, Defile, Violate Antonyms: Revere, Honor, Venerate, Consecrate

Disconcert

(v.) To confuse; to disturb the composure of. Synonyms: Upset, Rattle, Ruffle, Faze, Perturb Antonyms: Relax, Calm, Put at Ease

Reprove

(v.) To find fault with, scold, rebuke. Synonyms: Chide, Chastise, Upbraid, Reproach Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Laud, Pat on the Back

Debase

(v.) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; To cause to deteriorate. Synonyms: Cheapen, Corrupt, Demean, Depreciate Antonyms: Elevate, Uplift, Improve, Enhance

Mitigate

(v.) To make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity. Synonyms: Lessen, Relieve, Alleviate, Diminish Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Irritate, Exacerbate

Concoct

(v.) To prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate. Synonyms: Create, Fashion, Rustle Up

Pillage

(v.) To rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder. (n.) The act of looting; Booty. Synonyms: (v.) Ravage, Sack, Loot; (n.) Booty

Prate

(v.) To talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion. Synonyms: Chatter, Prattle, Blab, Blabber, Palaver Antonyms: Come to the Point, Not Waste Words