Vocabulary Level F Unit 9 abate verb to make less in amount degree etc to subside become less to nullify to deduct omit SYN diminish decrease subside ID: 773273
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Vocabulary Level F Unit 9
abate (verb) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit SYN: diminish, decrease, subside, let upANT: intensify, increase, magnify, wax After the rain abates, the baseball game will resume.
adulation (noun) praise or flattery that is excessive SYN: adoration, idolization, hero-worshipANT: ridicule, derision, scorn, odium Professional athletes are often too immature to handle the adulation of their fans.
anathema (noun) an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)SYN: malediction, imprecation, abominationANT: benediction, blessing The inability of both political parties to stop spending is anathema to most Americans.
astute (adjective) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdomSYN: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wilyANT: obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb It was very astute of you to arrange an interview with the CEO of the company.
avarice (noun) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth SYN: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness Tom Walker’s avarice for money proved to be his undoing.
culpable (adjective) deserving blame, worthy of condemnationSYN: guilty, delinquent , peccant, blameworthyANT: blameless, innocent, laudable, meritorious
dilatory (adjective) tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postponeSYN: stalling, slow, tardy, laggardANT: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious It is never a good idea to be dilatory in filing your taxes!
egregious (adjective) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense) SYN: glaring, flagrant, blatantANT: unnoticeable, paltry, piddling It was senseless to foul in such an egregious manner with only seconds left on the clock.
equivocate(verb) to speak or act in such a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous SYN: to talk out of both sides of one’s mouth, palter, hedgeANT: to speak one’s mind plainly Politicians often equivocate on issues in order to please both sides. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
evanescent(adjective) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy SYN: ephemeral, transient , transitory ANT: everlasting, immortal, imperishable
irresolute (adjective) unable to make up one’s mind, hesitatingSYN: indecisive, vacillating , waveringANT: determined, decisive, unwaveringMy friend is always irresolute when it comes to choosing a movie, so we always choose for her.
nebulous(adjective) cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct SYN: hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, vague, murky, opaque, indeterminateANT: definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused When the street signs began to appear nebulous, I knew it was time to have my eyes checked.
novice (noun) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally) SYN: neophyte, tyro, trainee, apprenticeANT: veteran, past master, pro, expert No one wants to ride with a novice driver.
penury(noun) extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiencySYN: destitution, want , indigenceANT: affluence, abundance, luxury, opulence Many of Charles Dickens’ characters began life in a state of penury, only to reach affluence in later life.
pretentious(adjective) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one’s skill or abilities, ambitiousSYN: inflated, ostentatious, affectedANT: unassuming, unaffected, modest
recapitulate (verb) to review a series of facts; to sum up SYN: review , summarize, sum up, go over
resuscitate(verb) to revive, bring back to consciousness or existenceSYN: revitalize, reanimate , restore, reactivate
slovenly(adjective) untidy, dirty, carelessSYN: unkempt, slatternly, slipshod , laxANT: neat, tidy, careful, meticulous It is no wonder that he could not find his project in his slovenly work space.
supposition (noun) something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence SYN: assumption, presumption, hypothesisDon’t make suppositions about people before you get to know them.
torpid(adjective) inactive, sluggish, dullSYN: sluggish, lethargic, otiose, languid ANT: energetic, dynamic, vigorousThe room was so hot and muggy that we all began to feel torpid as we worked on our assignment.