Synonyms and Antonyms/Evens Vocab Final

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bulwark (n.) (v.)

(n.) solid wall-like structure for defense; a strong defense (v.) to provide such defense or protection Synonym: a stronghold, citadel, bastion, rampart Antonym: a weak point in the defense

disdain (v.) (n.)

(v.) to regard as unworthy; to treat with contempt (n.) a feeling of contempt or scorn Synonym: to despise, spurn; derision, ridicule Antonym: to admire, cherish; esteem regard

zephyr (n.)

a gentle breeze (sometimes specifically the West Wind) Antonym: gale

arbiter (n.)

a person with the ability to resolve a disagreement; a judge Synonym: arbitrator, mediator, referee

albeit (conj.)

although; even though Synonym: notwithstanding; even if

commensurate (adj.)

an equal measure; corresponding in size. Synonym: equivalent; comparable Antonyms: unequal, disproportionate

casutic (adj).

biting; stingingly sharp or sarcastic Synonym: acidic; harsh, scathing Antonym: mild; pleasant

pithy (adj.)

brief but full of meaning; concise Synonym: succinct, cogent Antonym: verbose

limpid (adj.)

clear, transparent Antonym: murky

astute (adj.)

clever, shrewd, ready-witted Synoynm: clever, savvy, wily Antonym: foolish, asinine

potpourri (n.)

collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; petals mixed with spices for scent Synonym: assortment, hodgepodge, medley Antonym: a homogenous or uniform group

behest (n.)

command or urgent request Synonym: demand

aesthetic (adj.)

concerning art or beauty Synonym: artistic, refined Antonym: unaesthetic, unattractive

pusillanimous (adj.)

cowardly; fearful Synonym: fainthearted; timid Antonym: brave, bold

rabble (n.)

disorderly crowd, a mob Synonym: riffraff

pugnacious (adj.)

eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome Synoynm: combative; belligerent Antonym: agreeable, placid

vacuous (adj.)

empty of content; lacking in ideas or intelligence Synonym: blank, devoid; empty-headed Antonym: full; brilliant; shrewd

parsimonious (adj.)

excessively thrifty; stingy Synonym: frugal, cheap Antonym: generous, extravagant

liege (n.)

feudal lord, master or sovereign Synonym: king Antonym: commoner, servant

approbation (n.)

formal approval of an act, commendation Synoynm: authorization, endorsement, blessing Antonym: disapproval; opprobrium

verdant

fresh and green, referring to plant life Synoynm: flourishing, lush, blooming Antonym: arid; sere

noxious (adj.)

harmful to the health Synonym: injurious Antonym: harmless

odium (n.)

hatred Synonym: abhorrence Antonym: love, adoration

predatory (adj.)

inclined to prey on others Synonym: pillaging; despoiling Antonym: nurturing

xenophobia (n.)

intense dislike or fear of strangers or foreigners

torpid (adj.)

losing motion, feeling, or power; lacking in energy Synonym: inert; lethargic Antonym: energetic, active

exodus (n.)

mass departure or emigration Synonym: migration Antonym: return

indiscretion (n.)

minor misdeed (showing lack of judgment) Synonym: gaffe, peccadillo, transgression

requisite (adj.)

necessary or required, regarded as essential or indespensable Synonym: obligatory, incumbent; indispensable Antonym: nonessential, superfluous; optional

chutzpah (n.)

nerve; audacity Synonym: brazenness Antonym: timidity

insouciant (adj.)

not concerned; free from care Synonym: nonchalant, carefree, jaunty Antonym: worried

taciturn (adj.)

not fond of talking; usually silent Synonym: reticent; reserved Antonym: garrulous; loquacious; talkative

secular (adj.)

not spiritual or religious; worldly Synonym: earthly Antonym: religious

paramount (adj.)

of chief concern or importance Synonym: supreme, dominant, preeminent Antonym: unimportant, inferior, least

agnostic (n.)

one who believes that the existence of God can neither be proved nor disproved Synonym: skeptic Antonym: believer

martyr (n.)

one who suffers or sacrifices for a cause

scourge (n.)

person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune Synonym: torment; bane; curse Antonym: boon; blessing

retribution (n.)

punishment for doing something wrong Synonym: reprisal, payback Antonym: pardon; reward

pristine (adj.)

pure; completely clean and uncontaminated Synonym: spotless, untouched Antonym: defiled; spoiled; sullied

prodigal (adj.)

reckless, wasteful, and extravagant Synonym: profligate, spendthrift, squandering Antonym: economical; prudent

penitent (adj.)

remorseful; sorry for having done wrong Synonym: apologetic Antonym: unrepentant

linguistics (n.)

scientific study of the structure, sounds, and meaning of language

vindictive (adj.)

seeking revenge; bearing a grudge Synonym: vengeful, retaliatory Antonym: forgiving, compassionate

ephemeral (adj.)

short-lived; fleeting Synonym: momentary, transitory, passing Antonym: enduring, lasting, permanent

onus (n.)

something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma; blame Synonym: a burden, obligation, duty Antonym: blessing, advantage, benefit

obdurate (adj.)

stubbornly resistant, unyielding Synonym: obstinate, adamant , pig Antonym: amenable, yielding, flexible

ancillary (adj.)

subordinate; providing assistance Synonym: additional

prowess (n.)

superior skill or ability Synonym: aptitude, expertise Antonym: inability, weakness

epicurean (adj.)

taking pleasure in food and drink; having luxurious tastes Synonym: hedonistic; gourmet

inception (n.)

the beginning, start, earliest stage of some process, institution, etc. Synonym: a commencement, inauguration Antonym: a completion, conclusion, termination

oeuvre (n.)

the complete work of an artist, composer, or writer Synonym: canon, opus

demeanor (n.)

the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc; facial appearance Synonym: conduct; bearing, carriage

indefatigable (adj.)

tireless; incapable of being fatigued Synonym: dogged, inexhaustible Antonym: exhausted, lethargic

pique (v.)

to cause resentment; to provoke (by wound to pride); to excite or arouse (interest or curiosity) Synonym: irritate, stimulate Antonym: assuage, bore

befuddle (v.)

to confuse; to perplex Synonym: bewilder, fluster Antonym: clarify, elucidate

curtail (v.)

to cut short, end sooner than expected; to reduce Synonym: to diminish, decrease, abridge Antonym: to enlarge, expand, extend

subjugate (v.)

to dominate, conquer, or bring under complete control Synonym: overcome, vanquish Antonym: free

proliferate (v.)

to grow or reproduce rapidly Synonym: multiply, burgeon Antonym: diminish, dwindle

expedite (v.)

to increase the rate of progress Synonym: hurry; hasten; streamline Antonym: retard; hinder

thwart (v.)

to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate, foil Synonym: to hinder, obstruct, baffle Antonym: to aid, assist, abet, further

berate (v.)

to scold sharply Synonym: to castigate, reprimand, rebuke Antonym: to praise, compliment

mollify (v.)

to soften, make gentle; to calm, allay (as an emotion); to reduce in intensity Synonym: to appease, assuage, placate, pacify Antonym: aggravate, incite, worsen

purloin (v.)

to steal Synonym: burglarize

deplete (v.)

to use up (spend or consume); to exhaust the supply Synonym: to empty, drain, bankrupt Antonym: to replenish, refill, restock, resupply

brouhaha (n.)

uproar or commotion, esp. over something insignificant Synonym: a hubbub, a furor, hullabaloo Antonym: calm, peace and quiet, lack of response

verbose (adj.)

using more words than needed; wordy Synonym: prolix Antonym: terse, concise, succinct

uncanny (adj.)

weird; strange; so keen or acute as to seem supernatural Synonym: eerie, mysterious

pandemonium (n.)

wild disorder, noise, or confusion Synonym: chaos, tumult, din Antonym: order, calm

tortuous (adj.)

winding, twisted, crooked; highly involved, complex; devious Synonym: circuitous, serpentine, labyrinth Antonym: direct, straight; straightforward

laudable (adj.)

worthy of praise; commendable Synonym: admirable Antonym: execrable


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