916927 a dulation n extreme admiration or praise SYNONYMS applause commendation ANTONYMS abuse criticism The rugby player enjoyed the adulation of his fans c lairvoyance n an ability to communicate with dead people to predict future events or to know about things that y ID: 186313
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Word List #1
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a
dulation
(n.) extreme admiration or praise
SYNONYMS: applause, commendation
ANTONYMS: abuse, criticism
The rugby player enjoyed the
adulation
of his fans.Slide3
c
lairvoyance
(n.) an ability to communicate with dead people, to predict future events, or to know about things that you did not actually see happen or hear about
SYNONYMS: premonition, discernment
ANTONYMS: ignorance, stupidity
I don’t believe in
clairvoyance
, but I can’t explain how he knew those things about my grandmother.Slide4
conformist
(n.) a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
SYNONYMS: emulator, follower
ANTONYMS: individualist, nonconformist
Most teenagers are
conformists
because they experience a great deal of peer pressure.Slide5
deleterious
(adj.) damaging or harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way
SYNONYMS:
destructive, hurtful
ANTONYMS: helpful, assisting
The drug has no
deleterious
effects on patients.Slide6
demagogue
(n.) a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
SYNONYMS:
agitator, fanatic
ANTONYMS: peacemaker, reconciler
That politician is just a
demagogue
who preys upon people’s fears and prejudices.Slide7
ephemeral
(adj.) lasting a very short time
SYNONYMS:
fleeting, transitory
ANTONYMS: enduring, permanent
Autumnal colors are always to be treasured, all the more so because they are so
ephemeral
.Slide8
fortuitous
(adj.) happening by chance; fortunate, lucky
SYNONYMS:
random, serendipitous
ANTONYMS: calculated, deliberate
You could not have arrived at a more
fortuitous
time.Slide9
hackneyed
(adj.) lacking in freshness or originality; used too often
SYNONYMS:
corny, stale
ANTONYMS: fresh, original
It’s
hackneyed
, but true—the more you save, the more you earn.Slide10
intrepid
(adj.) feeling no fear; bold or brave
SYNONYMS:
courageous, heroic
ANTONYMS: afraid, cowardly
He was an
intrepid
explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted.Slide11
mundane
(adj.) dull, ordinary, commonplace
SYNONYMS:
normal, humdrum
ANTONYMS: exciting, unusual
They lead a pretty
mundane
life.Slide12
nonchalant
(adj.) relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything
SYNONYMS:
apathetic, dispassionate
ANTONYMS: caring, emotional
He was surprisingly
nonchalant
about winning the award.Slide13
ostentatious
(adj.) displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy
SYNONYMS:
flamboyant, gaudy
ANTONYMS: moderate, tasteful
Her boss wears an
ostentatious
diamond ring on his little finger.Slide14
precocious
(adj.) exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age
SYNONYMS:
cocky, bright
ANTONYMS: stupid, unintelligent
A
precocious
musician, he was giving concerts when he was seven.Slide15
querulous
(adj.) complaining in an annoyed way; habitually whining
SYNONYMS:
bearish, irritable
ANTONYMS: cheerful, easy-going
Their car trips were frequently spoiled by a couple of
querulous
passengers in the back.Slide16
rancor
(n.) an angry feeling or hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
SYNONYMS:
animosity, grudge
ANTONYMS: friendliness, kindness
She answered her accusers calmly and without
rancor
.Slide17
revere
(v.) to offer honor or respect to someone
SYNONYMS:
adore, admire
ANTONYMS: denounce, despise
Michael Jordan is highly
revered
for his many achievements.Slide18
scrutinize
(v.) to examine closely and critically
SYNONYMS:
analyze, dissect
ANTONYMS: ignore, overlook
I closely
scrutinized
my opponent’s every move.Slide19
spurious
(adj.) not genuine, sincere, or authentic; based on false ideas or bad reasoning
SYNONYMS:
bogus, phony
ANTONYMS: genuine, true
It was a
spurious
Picasso painting that wouldn’t have fooled an art expert for a second.Slide20
surreptitious
(adj.) done, made, or acquired in a secret way
SYNONYMS:
covert, hush-hush
ANTONYMS: honest, public
He bought the engagement ring in a
surreptitious
manner, so that his girlfriend would be surprised at his proposal.Slide21
tenacious
(adj.) persistent in seeking something valued or desired
SYNONYMS:
relentless, stubborn
ANTONYMS: unreliable, weak
A
tenacious
coach, she adheres to her grueling practice schedule no matter what.