Vocabulary Level F Unit 3 abominate verb to have an intense dislike or hatred for SYN loathe abhor despise detest ANT relish savor cherish esteem ID: 768093
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Vocabulary Level F Unit 3
abominate (verb) to have an intense dislike or hatred forSYN: loathe, abhor , despise, detestANT: relish, savor, cherish, esteem
acculturation (noun) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blendSYN: adaptation
adventitious (adjective) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital SYN: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous ANT: essential, intrinsic, inherent , congenital
ascribe (verb) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute SYN: impute, credit, attribute
circuitous (adjective) roundabout, not directSYN: indirect, meandering, windingANT: straight, direct, as the crow flies
commiserate (v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distressSyn: feel sorry for, empathize Ant: feel no sympathy for
enjoin (v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit Syn: bid, charge, command, adjureAnt: allow, permit
expedite (v.) to make easy, cause to progress fasterSyn: accelerate, facilitate, speed upAnt: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
expiate (v.) to make amends, make up for; to avertSyn: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
ferment (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical actionSyn : (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrestAnt: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
inadvertent (adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidentalSyn : accidental, unconsideredAnt: deliberate, intentional, premeditated
nominal (adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriouslySyn: titular, token trifling, inconsequential Ant: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
noncommittal (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or noSyn : cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vestAnt: positive, definite, committed
peculate (v.) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own useSyn : embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
proclivity (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Syn: natural bent, penchant, propensityAnt: inability or incapacity
sangfroid (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstancesSyn: poise, self-assurance, equanimity Ant: excitability, hysteria, flappability
seditious (adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established governmentSyn: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Ant: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant
tenuous (adj.) think, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supportedSyn : flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazyAnt: strong, solid, substantial, valid
vitriolic (adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Syn: withering, acerbic, mordantAnt: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
wheedle (v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired endSyn : cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talkAnt: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm