Vocabulary Set 6Pranit Nadipelli

Altercation

A noisy disputeNounSynonym: argumentAntonym: unityThe altercation at the court caused a lot of

bedlam causing the judge to thunder at the top of his lungs.

Apex

Highest point; summit.NounSynonym: Summit, peak, zenith, apogeeAntonym: NadirWhen I climbed to the apex of Mt.Everest I

was filled with pride; I had accomplished what few people had done.

Ballyhoo

Talk or writing that is designed to get people excited or interested in something.

NounSynonym: Endorse Antonym: leave aloneToo much ballyhoo towards a person can

cause them to feel nervous.

Bona fide

Made in good faith; without fraud or deceit; genuine

Adj.Synonym: Authentic, GenuineAntonym: Low quality, PoorBona Fide material is often expensive, for

it is rare and genuine.

Caucus

A closed meeting of members of a group united to promote a cause, issue or idea.

NounSynonym: RallyAntonym: NoneA whooping caucus of people came to the

city to protest against a law.

Disdain

A feeling that someone/something is bad, worthless or low; scorn or contempt.

To have or show a feeling of scorn or contempt.

Noun/VerbSynonym: AntipathyAntonym: AdmirationI felt total disdain for the police officer who

attacked an innocent man; I disdained the officers cruel actions.

Dulcet

Sweet; Melodious; SoothingAdj.Synonym: RelaxingAntonym: ExhilaratingThe dulcet tones of the waves crashing on

the seas is very relaxing, and makes me want to snooze.

Expunge

To strike out; to erase; to remove.VerbSynonym: Abolish, EraseAntonym: Bear, ConstructI plan to expunge the bugs in my house,

for they are very irritating.

Flamboyant

Ornate, showy or floweryAdj.Synonym: BaroqueAntonym: ModerateHawaiian shirts are very flamboyant; they

are covered with bright flowers.

Malleable

Capable of being shaped or formedAdj.Synonym: AdjustableAntonym: not adaptableIf an animal wants to survive it must be

malleable if it wants adapt to its environment.

Meander

To follow a winding and turning a course or path.

VerbSynonym: ExtravagateAntonym: Stay on pathAn unfocused person often meanders

wherever the wind takes him.

Meticulous

Show great concern for detail; extremely careful or precise

Synonym: precise, cautiousAntonym: carelessMeticulous people often end up making

less mistakes.

Swarm

A large group of insects or small creatures in motion.

NounSynonym: GroupAntonym: AloneThe swarm of bees started to chase the

bee keeper, for they were enraged.

Translucent

Allows light to pass through, but blurring it so images can’t be seen clearly- a distortion occurs.

Adj.Synonym: CrystalAntonym: BlockedThe government is translucent, but always

blurs a few confidential details.

HONORS WORDS

Abridge

VerbShortenSynonym: ShortenAntonym: LengthenThe man’s speech was abridged due to a

whooping amount of protestors. He had planned to speak for five minutes but only got thirty seconds in.

Antidote

Something that relieves or prevents; a remedy that counteracts poison.

NounSynonym: TherapyAntonym: EnhancerTea is a nice antidote for stress, for it is

very dulcet and soothing.

Autonomous

IndependentAdj.Synonym: Self dependentAntonym: InterdependentStarting to be autonomous at a young age

is a very good trait; it results in successful people.

Bolster

To support; To strengthenVerbSynonym: EnhanceAntonym: SubordinateYou have to study to help bolster your

conceptual understanding.

Candor

Honesty; sincerityNounSynonym: HonestyAntonym: FraudPeople with candor are often well

appreciated and reliable because they speak the truth.