abridge verb Shorten as in abbreviated diminished The Wishbone series includes an abridged version of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde alacrity Noun a responsea prompt and cheerful one The boss showed ID: 759110
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Lesson 12
Abridge to
Vincictive
Slide2abridge
verbShorten; as in abbreviated; diminishedThe Wishbone series includesan abridged version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Slide3alacrity
Noun (a response---a prompt and cheerful one)The boss showed alacrity toward his employees.
Slide4antipathy
NounStrong dislike; animosity---think ENMITYDon’t have antipathy for me because I’m beautiful.
Slide5augment
Verb
To make greater; supplement; increase
Vegetarians should
augment
t
heir diets with extra protein.
Or in the form of a noun---
Gloria found a dress to show off
her newest
augment
ation
.
Slide6bombastic
Adj
Using inflated language; pompous—think ARROGANT or OSTENTATIOUS
Slide7decry
VerbTo speak against—think—DISPARAGEMr. Wilson decried Dennis’ newspaper delivery service.
Slide8eclectic
Adj
Coming from a variety of diverse sources
Eclectic
decorating would combine traditional and contemporary
furniture.
Slide9enhance
VerbTo make better; improveSara wanted to enhance the blue in her eyes with special contacts.
Slide10euphonious
AdjHaving a pleasant, agreeable sound Think—opposite of cacophonyI always loved the euphonious sounds of Clarence’s saxophone.
Slide11fervid
AdjArdent; burning; impassionedOpposite of ALOOF
Slide12impecunious
Adj
Having no money; penniless
Think INDIGENT; DESTITUTE
Who would have thought that five years after winning the mega million lottery, he would be
impecunious
?
Slide13ingratiate
Verb
To make an effort to gain good favor
A bit like being a SYCOPHANT---obsequious
She
ingratiated
herself upon the popular girls in an attempt to win friends, but lost her true friends in the process.
Slide14luxuriant
AdjAbundant in growth; lush; lavishThink—PRODIGAL (almost TOO much)Lots of shampoocompanies promiseluxuriant hair, but do any work?
Slide15paltry
AdjMinor; slight; petty; insignificantOpposite of superiorThink-- TRIVIAL
Slide16pedantry
NounAct of showing off learning or knowledgeBeyond—esoteric---showing off
Slide17placid
AdjPeaceful; calmThink--serene
Slide18preclude
VerbTo make impossible; to prevent
Slide19promontory
Adj
Land or rock projecting into a body of water
Jetty---jutting out of water
Slide20raze
VerbTo completely destroyThink—OBLITERATE
Slide21secular
Adj
Nonreligious; worldly
Our government aims
to be
secular
in nature so as
regarding any religion in particular.
Slide22static
Adj
Having no motion; showing little change
Opposite of active---think—DORMANT or QUIESCENT
Slide23tact
Noun
A keen sense of taste---appropriateness
Particularly in delicate situations
Tactful, tactfulness
Slide24torpid
AdjSluggish; inactive; dullThink--LETHARGIC
Slide25vindicated
VerbCleared of accusations or chargesabsolved
Slide26vindictive
AdjVengeful; spiteful; wanting paybackDon’t confuse with vindicated (cleared)