Unit 8 vocab (synonyms and antonyms)

omnivorous

synonyms: all-devouring, voracious

condolence

synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy

quandary

synonyms: confusion, dilemma, predicament

parsimonious

synonyms: frugal, niggardly penny-pinching, cheap Antonyms: generous openhanded

commend

Synonyms: applaud, entrust Antonyms: abhor, loathe

consecrate

Synonyms: devote, dedicate, sanctify Antonyms: desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor

animosity

Synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy Antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

compatible

Synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded Antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic

apathy

Synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment Antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern

decrepit

Synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated Antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy

ingenuous

Synonyms: naive, artless, guileless, candid Antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

obsolete

Synonyms: outmoded, antiquated, passe, old hat Antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new

revel

Synonyms: relish, savor, bask in, carouse Antonyms: abhor, loathe

stultify

Synonyms: smother, stifle, neutralize, negate Antonyms: arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate

suave

Synonyms: sophisticated, urbane, polished Antonyms: crude, clumsy, unpolished, oafish, loutish

multifarious

Synonyms: varied, manifold, heterogeneous Antonyms: unvaried, uniform, homogeneous

apprehensive

Synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery Antonyms: unworried, assured, confident, certain

deride

synonyms: mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at antonyms: praise, extol, acclaim, applaud

reprisal

synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution

recalcitrant

synonyms: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery antonyms: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant