Unit 2

intrinsic

(adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part Synonym: organic Antonym: extrinsic

bombastic

(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas Synonym: inflated Antonym: plain

occult

(adj.) secret, hidden from view; not detrectable by ordinary means; mysterious, magic, uncanny; (v.) to hide, cover up; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural Synonym: esoteric Antonym: common

stringent

(adj.) strict, severe; rigoroulsy or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste Synonym: stern Antonym: lenient

callow

(adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers Synonym: inexperienced Antonym: mature

ex officio

(adj., adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office Synonym:--------- Antonym: ------------

millennium

(n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy Synonym: golden age Antonym: doomsday

epitome

(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality Synonym: archetype Antonym: ------------

interloper

(n.) one who oves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder Synonym: trespasser Antonym: -----------

aplomb

(n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity Synonym: composure Antonym: confusion

drivel

(n.) saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense: (v.) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly Synonym:---------- Antonym:-----------

lassitude

(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy Synonym: fatigue Antonym: energy

precipitate

(v.) to fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process Synonym: provoke Antonym: -------------

ameliorate

(v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming Synonym: better Antonym: worsen

inveigh

(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval Synonym: harangue Antonym: glorify

ingratiate

(v.) to make oneself aggreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others(sometimes used in a critcal or derogatory sense) Synonym: cozy up to Antonym: humiliate oneself

permeate

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through Synonym:---------- Antonym: ----------

surmise

(v.) to think or believe withouth certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof Synonym: infer Antonym: -----------

exhort

(v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly Synonym: implore Antonym: discourage

infringe

(v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds Synonym: intrude Antonym: comply