Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level E Unit 1-12

chivalrous

(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly In today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a _________ act is admired by all. Syn.: gallant, civil, valiant Ant.: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish

altruistic

(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Most people support __________ programs to help the less fortunate of this world. Syn.: selfless Ant.: selfish, self-centered

pungent

(adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the __________ aroma of onion soup. Syn.: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy Ant.: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid

nonchalant

(adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned Syn.: composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase Ant.: perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed

craven

(adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward SYNONYMS: (adj.) fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous ANTONYMS: (adj.) brave, courageous, valiant

facile

(adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt Writing is a __________ process for some authors but a laborious task for others. Syn.: effortless, assured, poised, specious Ant.: labored, awkward, halting

venial

(adj.) easily excused; pardonable Syn.: excusable, forgivable Ant.: inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable

scrupulous

(adj.) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled Syn.: painstaking, meticulous, conscientious Ant.: careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest

virulent

(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful The First Amendment protects the right of free speech for everyone, even those with __________ views that are repugnant to most people. Syn.: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful Ant.: innocuous, harmless, benign

truculent

(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh People with __________ dispositions can make life miserable for those who have to work with them. Syn.: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic Ant.: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening

cogent

(adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point Syn.: persuasive, compelling Ant.: weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant

infallible

(adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them __________ judges of the quality of an artist's work. Syn.: unerring, certain Ant.: imperfect

finite

(adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time Syn.: bounded, measurable Ant.: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal

punitive

(adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment SYNONYMS: penalizing, retaliatory ANTONYMS: N/A

omniscient

(adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding Syn.: wise, all-knowing Ant.: ignorant, unknowing

remiss

(adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless When I am __________ in doing my daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up. Syn.: negligent, lax, slack Ant.: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious

invulnerable

(adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack Syn.: impregnable, impervious, immune Ant.: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

culinary

(adj.) of or related to cooking or the kitchen SYNONYMS: - ANTONYMS: -

fallow

(adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; (n.) land left unseeded; (v.) to plow but not seed SYNONYMS: (adj.) unproductive, inert, dormant ANTONYMS: (adj.) productive, fertile, prolific

supercilious

(adj.) proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority Syn.: snobbish, patronizing, overbearing Ant.: humble, meek, deferential, servile

urbane

(adj.) refined in manner or style, suave SYNONYMS: elegant ANTONYMS: crude, uncouth, boorish

diffident

(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved Many a __________ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival. Syn.: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Ant.: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty

unfeigned

(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense The novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the __________ emotions of children. Syn.: genuine, heartfelt Ant.: insincere, simulated, phony

negligible

(adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded SYNONYMS: trivial, inconsequential, insignificant ANTONYMS: significant, crucial, momentous

malevolent

(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will Syn.: malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant Ant.: kind, benevolent, compassionate

inclement

(adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action SYNONYMS: blustery, tempestuous, implacable ANTONYMS: mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil

uncanny

(adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation Syn.: eerie, inexplicable, spooky

indomitable

(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her __________ courage in the face of grave danger. Syn.: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding Ant.: surrendering, submissive, yielding

affiliated

(adj., part.) associated, connected Syn.: attached, related, jointed Ant.: dissociated, unconnected

ambidextrous

(adjective) able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful, hypocritical SYN: versatile, facile ANT: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

bereft

(adjective) deprived of, made unhappy through a loss SYN: bereaved ANT: replete, well provided

pliable

(adjective) easily bent, flexible, easily influenced SYN: supple, adaptable, resilient ANT: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

tentative

(adjective) experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant SYN: provisional, inconclusive ANT: definite, conclusive, confirmed

insidious

(adjective) intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous SYN: cunning, underhanded, perfidious ANT: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

unkempt

(adjective) not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude SYN: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough ANT: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

stolid

(adjective) not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive SYN: impassive, phlegmatic ANT: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung

dour

(adjective) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored SYN: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine ANT: cheery, inviting, genial

opulent

(adjective) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose SYN: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant ANT: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

verbatim

(adjective, adverb) word for word, exactly as written or spoken SYN: exact (adj.), precisely (adv.) ANT: paraphrased

warily

(adverb) cautiously, with great care SYN: carefully, prudently, gingerly ANT: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously

demise

(n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position SYNONYMS: decease, passing away ANTONYMS: birth, beginning, commencement

artifice

(n.) a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery SYNONYMS: ruse, stratagem, contrivance ANTONYMS: -

sojourn

(n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time SYNONYMS: (n.) visit, stopover, brief stay ANTONYMS: -

adversary

(n.) an enemy, opponent SYNONYMS: antagonist, rival, foe ANTONYMS: friend, ally, supporter, confederate

precedent

(n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action SYNONYMS: guide, tradition, model ANTONYMS: -

discrepancy

(noun) a difference; a lack of agreement __________ in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial. Syn.: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Ant.: agreement, convergence, consistency

intimation

(noun) a hint, indirect suggestion SYN: clue, indication, inkling

dearth

(noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine An employer may complain of a __________ of qualified applicants for available jobs. Syn.: insufficiency, want, paucity Ant.: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance

panacea

(noun) a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems Syn.: universal cure, easy solution

attainment

(noun) an accomplishment, the act of achieving Syn.: achievement, fulfillment Ant.: failure, defeat, frustration

guise

(noun) an external appearance, cover, mask SYN: costume, semblance, pretense

fortitude

(noun) courage in facing difficulties SYN: resolve, steadfastness, mettle ANT: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

clemency

(noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Many judges are willing to show __________ to first offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing. Syn.: leniency, forbearance, gentleness Ant.: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

benefactor

(noun) one who does good to others Without the help of many __________, most charities would be unable to carry out their work. Syn.: patron, humanitarian Ant.: misanthrope, malefactor

temerity

(noun) rashness, boldness Few of his subordinates had the __________ to answer the general back. Syn.: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery Ant.: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility

coerce

(v.) to compel, force SYNONYMS: pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain ANTONYMS: persuade, cajole

harass

(v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks SYNONYMS: annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer

exhilarate

(v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to SYNONYMS: stimulate, excite, gladden ANTONYMS: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit

perpetuate

(v.) to make permanent or long lasting SYNONYMS: continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely ANTONYMS: discontinue, abolish, abandon

liquidate

(v.) to pay a debt, to settle an account; to eliminate SYNONYMS: reconcile, pay, cancel, exterminate ANTONYMS: invest, collect

redress

(v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury SYNONYMS: (v.) rectify, correct, mitigate ANTONYMS: N/A

muse

(v.) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder SYNONYMS: meditate, contemplate, daydream ANTONYMS: -

alienate

(v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey SYNONYMS: separate, drive apart, estrange ANTONYMS: befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile

adulterate

(verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value SYN: contaminate, pollute, sully ANT: purify, purge, expurgate

expunge

(verb) to erase, obliterate, destroy Syn.: delete, efface, annihilate Ant.: insert, mark, imprint, impress

assent

(verb) to express agreement; (noun) agreement Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to _________ to their demands. Syn.: (verb) concur, consent, accede Ant.: (verb) disagree, differ, dissent

ascertain

(verb) to find out Syn.: discover, determine, establish

bequeath

(verb) to give or pass on as an inheritance Syn.: transmit, bestow, hand down

embark

(verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to _________ on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East. Syn.: commence, launch, begin, board

augment

(verb) to make larger, increase SYN: enlarge, supplement, amplify ANT: decrease, diminish

skulk

(verb) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding Syn.: lurk, slink, prowl

converge

(verb) to move toward one point, approach nearer together Syn.: meet, unite, intersect, merge Ant.: diverge, separate

deploy

(verb) to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up SYN: station, organized

esteem

(verb) to regard highly; (noun) a highly favorable opinion or judgment Syn.: (verb) respect, admire, honor, revere Ant.: (verb) disdain, scorn; (noun) contempt

repose

(verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness The mortal remains of thousands who fell in America's wars __________ in Arlington National Cemetery. After spending all day with others, you may wish for a period of __________ before dinner. Syn.: (verb) sleep; (noun) tranquillity, respite Ant.: (noun) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado

reiterate

(verb) to say again, repeat SYN: restate, rehash, recapitulate

disperse

(verb) to scatter, spread far and wide Syn.: break up, dispel Ant.: collect, congregate, assemble, muster

gape

(verb) to stare with open mouth, to open mouth wide, to open wide SYN: gawk, ogle

gibe

(verb) to utter taunting words; (noun) an expression of scorn SYN: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer ANT: compliment, praise

plod

(verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly After the blizzard, we had to __________ through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores. Syn.: lumber, trudge Ant.: scamper, skip, prance

meticulous

Definition:(adj.) extremely careful; particular about details Synonyms: fastidious, fussy Antonyms: careless, negligent, sloppy

belligerent

Definition:(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war Synonyms: (adj.) assertive, truculent, pugnacious Antonyms: (adj.) peaceful, conciliatory, placid

cursory

Definition:(adj.) hasty, not thorough Synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory Antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful

averse

Definition:(adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling Synonyms: disinclined, loath Antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen

benevolent

Definition:(adj.) kindly, charitable Synonyms: benign, well-meaning Antonyms: malicious, spiteful

tepid

Definition:(adj.) lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest Synonyms: insipid, halfhearted Antonyms: heated, enthusiastic

impervious

Definition:(adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance Synonyms: impenetrable, resistant, proof against Antonyms: porous, permeable, vulnerable

amicable

Definition:(adj.) peaceable, friendly Synonyms: congenial, neighborly, cordial Antonyms: hostile, antagonistic

feasible

Definition:(adj.) possible, able to be done Synonyms: workable, viable Antonyms: unworkable, impractical

adroit

Definition:(adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind Synonyms: clever, deft, slick, dexterous Antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs

holocaust

Definition:(n.) a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering Synonyms: conflagration, devastation, annihilation Antonym: deluge

nostalgia

Definition:(n.) a longing for something past; homesickness Synonyms: none Antonyms: none

impetus

Definition:(n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus Synonyms: impulse, spur Antonyms: curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint

grimace

Definition:(n.) a wry face, facial distortion; (v.) to make a wry face Synonyms: (n.) pained expression, facial contortion Antonyms: (n.) grin; (v.) beam

jeopardy

Definition:(n.) danger Synonyms: risk, hazard, peril Antonyms: safety, security

quintessence

Definition:(n.) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example; perfect example Synonyms: paragon, exemplar Antonyms: none

duplicity

Definition:(n.) treachery, deceitfulness Synonyms: double-dealing, chicanery Antonyms: none

scrutinize

Definition:(v.) to examine closely Synonyms: inspect, pore over Antonyms: scan, glance at

retrogress

Definition:(v.) to move backward; to return to an earlier condition Synonyms: revert, degenerate, decline Antonyms: advance, evolve, progress

extol

Definition:(v.) to praise extravagantly Synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail Antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage