English Vocabulary #5

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Unctuous

(adj.) Excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

Resilient

(adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly

Salutary

(adj.) beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

Scathing

(adj.) bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm

Lurid

(adj.) causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint

Nominal

(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

Equitable

(adj.) fair and impartial, valid in equity as distinct from law.

Inscrutable

(adj.) incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically

Querulous

(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful

Provincial

(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside. (n.) a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony

Adventitious

(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

Amorphous

(adj.) shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organization, unity, or cohesion

Jaded

(adj.) wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)

Interloper

(n.) a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

Archetype

(n.) a very typical example of a certain person or thing

Aplomb

(n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity

Aura

(n.) that which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality

Extricate

(v.) to free from entanglements or difficulties; to remove with effort

Filch

(v.) to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts

Surmise

(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof

Jaded

After being on an airplane for nearly twenty-four hours, Henry is a bit ______________ and never wants to travel again.

Aplomb

Because the negotiator handled the hostage situation with ______________ the kidnapper released everyone without harm.

Lurid

Because the testimony in the courtroom was ______________, the judge asked the defendant's small children to remain outside in the hallway.

Equitable

Both sides agreed to try to find an ______________ compromise that would please everyone.

Nominal

Despite his immense wealth, Frank is a selfish man who gives a ______________ amount to charities each year.

Provincial

Even though James had travelled all over the world, he still wore clothing which was quite ______________ and outdated.

Querulous

I don't mean to be ______________, but I do believe I should get my money's worth at all times.

Surmise

Since Bob and Mary are both book addicts, we jokingly ______________ the couple met in a library.

Aura

Synonyms: Ambience; Atmosphere Antonyms: n/a

Aplomb

Synonyms: Composure; Self-possession; Levelheadedness Antonyms: Confusion; Embarrassment; Abashment

Extricate

Synonyms: Disentangle; Extract Antonyms: Enmesh; Entangle

Adventitious

Synonyms: Extrinsic; Incidental; Fortuitous Antonyms: Essential; Intrinsic; Inherent; Congenital

Unctuous

Synonyms: Feigned; Hypocritical; Artificial Antonyms: Gruff; Blunt; Artless; Candid

Amorphous

Synonyms: Formless; Unstructured Antonyms: Definite; Well-defined; Clear-cut

Lurid

Synonyms: Gruesome; Gory; Grisly; Baleful; Ghastly Antonyms: Pleasant; Attractive; Appealing; Wholesome

Inscrutable

Synonyms: Impenetrable; Incomprehensible; Enigmatic Antonyms: Comprehensible; Intelligible; Penetrable

Nominal

Synonyms: Inconsequential Antonyms: Actual; Exorbitant

Surmise

Synonyms: Infer; Gather; Inference; Presumption Antonyms: n/a

Archetype

Synonyms: Model; Prototype; Epitome Antonyms: n/a

Provincial

Synonyms: Narrow-minded; Parochial; Insular; Naive Antonyms: Cosmopolitan

Querulous

Synonyms: Petulant; Irritable Antonyms: Uncomplaining; Stoical

Filch

Synonyms: Pilfer; Purloin; Swipe Antonyms: n/a

Equitable

Synonyms: Right; Reasonable; Evenhanded Antonyms: Unjust; Unfair; One-sided; Disproportionate

Salutary

Synonyms: Salubrious; Curative Antonyms: Detrimental; Deleterious

Jaded

Synonyms: Sated; Surfeited; Cloyed Antonyms: Unspoiled

Scathing

Synonyms: Searing; Harsh; Savage Antonyms: Bland; Mild

Resilient

Synonyms: Springy; Elastic Antonyms: Rigid; Stiff; Inflexible

Interloper

Synonyms: Trespasser; Meddler Antonyms: n/a

Scathing

The ______________ criticism did not inspire the student to improve his writing skills.

Aura

The angel's ______________ made me feel calm and hopeful.

Resilient

The community was highly spirited and ______________ despite a hurricane disaster.

Archetype

The film that won the best picture award should be considered the ______________ of all future movies.

Extricate

The little kitten did not know how to ______________ himself from the string of tape.

Filch

The pickpocket was able to ______________ three wallets while on the subway

Salutary

The vitamins have had a ______________ influence on John by giving him more energy.

Adventitious

The weird-looking plant is ______________ and not native to this country.

Unctuous

Turned off by the ______________ compliments, the woman turned down the man's offer of a drink.

Amorphous

Under the microscope, the unknown virus appeared to be ______________.

Interloper

We called the police on the ______________ we caught peeking through our bedroom window.

Inscrutable

When Larry wrote the letter, he was so tired the writing was nearly ______________.


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