unit 4: synonyms and antonyms

solicitious

synonym: concerned; antonyms: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional.

obsess

synonym: preoccupy

bolster

synonyms: (v) strengthen, reinforce, buttress, validate; antonyms: undermine, weaken, impair.

annul

synonyms: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify. antonyms: validate, authorize, ratify.

ornate

synonyms: fancy, elaborate, flashy, flamboyant; antonyms: simple, plain, stark, austere.

sustain

synonyms: foster, maintain.

porous

synonyms: leaky, permeable. antonyms: airtight, waterproof, impermeable.

recourse

synonyms: redress, remedy, resort.

qualm

synonyms: regret, second thought, scruple.

frivolous

synonyms: silly, foolish, inane, petty, trifling; antonyms: serious, important, significant.

peruse

synonyms: study, pore over, scrutinize.