Vocab Chapter 7

Grandiose

(adj.) Grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated. Synonyms: Majestic, Highfalutin Antonyms: Simple, Modest, Humble His *grandiose* plans.

Desecrate

(v.) To commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute. Synonyms: Profane, Defile, Violate Antonyms: Revere, Honor Don't *desecrate* the cemetary.

Disconcert

(v.) To confuse; to disturb the composure of. Synonyms: Upset, Rattle, Ruffle Antonyms: Relax, Calm, Put at Ease He was *disconcerted* by the remark.

Reprove

(v.) To find fault with, scold, rebuke. Synonyms: Chide, Chastise, Reproach Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Pat on the Back She *reproved* her staff.

Redoubtable

(adj.) Inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent. Synonyms: Formidable, Fearsome, Awesome Antonyms: Laughable, Contemptible As a ruler he was *redoubtable*.

Vulnerable

(adj.) Open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected. Synonyms: Defenseless, Exposed, Unguarded Antonyms: Invincible, Protected, Safe, Secure She was in a *vulnerable* position out in the open.

Cadaverous

(adj.) Pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse. Synonyms: Corpselike, Wasted, Haggard Antonyms: Robust, Rosy *Cadaverous* in appearance.

Beneficent

(adj.) Performing acts of kindness or charity; doing good. Synonyms: Humanitarian, Magnanimous, Charitable Antonyms: Selfish, Cruel *Beneficent* acts of kindness.

Austere

(adj.) Severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain Synonyms: Forbidding, Rigorous, Antonyms: Mild, Indulgent, Luxurious, Flamboyant The *austere* landscape.

Stalwart

(adj.) Strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) A brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position. Synonyms: (adj.) Sturdy, Stout, Valiant Antonyms: (adj.) Weak, Irresolute, Vacillating She was *stalwart* on the basketball court.

Inconsequential

(adj.) Trifling, unimportant. Synonyms: Trivial, Negligible, Petty Antonyms: Important, Essential, Vital It was *inconsequential* information.

Punctilious

(adj.) Very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety. Synonyms: Precise, Scrupulous Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Lax She was so *punctilious* in obeying the judge.

Crass

(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid. Synonyms: Crude, Vulgar, Tasteless Antonyms: Refined, Elegant, Tasteful His *crass* language.

Infraction

(n.) A breaking of a law or obligation. Synonyms: Violation, Transgression, Offense The *infraction* was serious.

Restitution

(n.) The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage. Synonyms: Compensation, Reimbursement I will make *restitution* for the loss.

Debase

(v.) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, To cause to deteriorate. Synonyms: Cheapen, Corrupt Antonyms: Elevate, Uplift, Improve It will *debase* the game.

Mitigate

(v.) To make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity. Synonyms: Lessen, Relieve, Diminish Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Irritate It will *mitigate* her anger.

Concoct

(v.) To prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent Synonyms: Create, Rustle Up *Concoct* a meal.

Pillage

(v.) To rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder. (n.) The act of looting; Booty. Synonyms: (v.) Ravage, Sack, Loot; (n.) Booty They *pillaged* the store.

Prate

(v.) To talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion. Synonyms: Chatter, Prattle, Blab Antonyms: Come to the Point, Not Waste Words She *prattled* on about nothing.