Vocabulary Words American Literature Week 4 Adversity Adversity Definition n a state of misfortune or affliction Synonym hardship difficulty obstacle Antonym pleasure benefit freedom ID: 773567
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Vocabulary Words American Literature Week #4
Adversity
Adversity Definition: (n) a state of misfortune or affliction Synonym: hardship, difficulty, obstacle Antonym: pleasure, benefit, freedom
Brazen
Brazen Definition: (adj) unrestrained by convention or propriety; rudeSynonym: bold, shameless, blatant Antonym: discreet, subtle, restrained
Clairvoyant
Clairvoyant Definition: (n/adj) someone who claims to have knowledge of the future Synonym: psychic, mind-reader, medium Antonym: oblivious
Demagogue
Demagogue Definition: (n) political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudicesSynonym: crowd-pleaser, instigator Antonym: moderate, common sense
Emulate
Emulate Definition: (v) to strive to equal to or match by imitating Synonym: copy, mimic Antonym: differ, oppose, clash
Foster
Foster Definition: (v) to promote the growth of Synonym: nurture, cultivate, advance Antonym: discourage, deter, keep back
Intrepid
Intrepid Definition: ( adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation Synonym: bold, courageous, daring Antonym: cowardly, weak, faint-hearted
Ostentatious
OstentatiousDefinition: ( adj) intended to attract notice or impress othersSynonym: flashy, flamboyant, pretentiousAntonym: ordinary, humble, plain
Parched
ParchedDefinition: ( adj) dried out by heat or excessive exposure to the sunSynonym: dehydrated, thirstyAntonym: refreshed, restored
Substantiate
SubstantiateDefinition: (v) establish or strengthen with evidence or facts Synonym: support, validateAntonym: disprove, refute