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English IVUnit Three
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Decry (V.) to condemn,
express strong disapproval: to officially depreciate
Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue
Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise
Nefarious• Definition
- Wicked, Depraved, Devoid of Moral Standards
• Synonyms
- Iniquitous
• Antonyms
- Virtuous
Cavort
• Definition -(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry
Synonym: gambol
Feckless
• Definition-lacking in spirit and strength, ineffective, weak
• Antonym-competent, capable, effective
• Synonym-feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual
PrimordialPrimordial
• Developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic.
Synonyms:Synonyms: Original, primeval, primal
Dissemble• Definition: To disguise or
conceal, deliberately give a false impression
• Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign
• Definition- (v.) to pronounce distinctly; (adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; jointed
• Antonym: (v.) Mumble, Slur; (adj.) tongue-tied, halting
• Synonym: (v.) Pronounce, elucidate; (adj.) eloquent
Propinquity
• Definition: nearness in place or time, kinship
• Synonyms: proximity, similarity
• Antonyms: remoteness, distances
Eulogy • Definition: A formal
statement of commendation; high praise
• Antonym: Philippic, Diatribe, Invective
• Synonym: Panegyric, Encomium, Tribute, Testimonial
Definition– (v.) to display
clearly, to make evident, to provoke
Synonyms– exhibit, manifest,
occasion
Piquant• Definition:
Stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative
• Synonyms: tangy, zestful
• Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild
Definition: Belief, mental
acceptanceSynonyms: Credit,
trust, confidenceAntonyms:
Disbelief, skepticism, incredulity
Unwonted• Definition – (Adj.) not
usual or expected; not in character.
• Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical
• Antonyms: usual, customary, typical
The tackler was unwonted. (unexpected)
Viscous
• Definition- (Adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity
• Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick
• Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous
• Definition- (adj.) Founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical
• Synonym- Idealistic
• Antonyms-Realistic, pragmatic
Verdant• Definition-(adj.) green
in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment
Synonym: artless, naive
Antonym: scorched, sere barren, arid
Exhume• Definition:
(v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light
• Synonyms:disinter, unearth, uncover
• Antonym:bury, inter
Murky• Definition (adj.) dark and gloomy,
obscure; lacking in clarity and precision.
• Synonym Dim, cloudy, unclear
• Antonym Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid
Verbiage • Definition- Language
that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression
• Synonyms- Verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon
DistraughtDistraughtDefinitionDefinition (adj.) (adj.)
very much agitated very much agitated or upset as a result or upset as a result of emotion or of emotion or mental conflictmental conflict
Synonyms:Synonyms: frantic, distractfrantic, distract
Antonyms:Antonyms: calm, calm, composed, composed, collectedcollected