English IVUnit Three

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Decry (V.) to condemn,

express strong disapproval: to officially depreciate

Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue

Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

Nefarious• Definition

- Wicked, Depraved, Devoid of Moral Standards

• Synonyms

- Iniquitous

• Antonyms

- Virtuous

Cavort

• Definition -(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry

Synonym: gambol

Feckless

• Definition-lacking in spirit and strength, ineffective, weak

• Antonym-competent, capable, effective

• Synonym-feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual

PrimordialPrimordial

• Developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic.

Synonyms:Synonyms: Original, primeval, primal

Dissemble• Definition: To disguise or

conceal, deliberately give a false impression

• Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign

• Definition- (v.) to pronounce distinctly; (adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; jointed

• Antonym: (v.) Mumble, Slur; (adj.) tongue-tied, halting

• Synonym: (v.) Pronounce, elucidate; (adj.) eloquent

Propinquity

• Definition: nearness in place or time, kinship

• Synonyms: proximity, similarity

• Antonyms: remoteness, distances

Eulogy • Definition: A formal

statement of commendation; high praise

• Antonym: Philippic, Diatribe, Invective

• Synonym: Panegyric, Encomium, Tribute, Testimonial

Definition– (v.) to display

clearly, to make evident, to provoke

Synonyms– exhibit, manifest,

occasion

Piquant• Definition:

Stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative

• Synonyms: tangy, zestful

• Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild

Definition: Belief, mental

acceptanceSynonyms: Credit,

trust, confidenceAntonyms:

Disbelief, skepticism, incredulity

Unwonted• Definition – (Adj.) not

usual or expected; not in character.

• Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical

• Antonyms: usual, customary, typical

The tackler was unwonted. (unexpected)

Viscous

• Definition- (Adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity

• Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick

• Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous

• Definition- (adj.) Founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical

• Synonym- Idealistic

• Antonyms-Realistic, pragmatic

Verdant• Definition-(adj.) green

in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment

Synonym: artless, naive

Antonym: scorched, sere barren, arid

Exhume• Definition:

(v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light

• Synonyms:disinter, unearth, uncover

• Antonym:bury, inter

Murky• Definition (adj.) dark and gloomy,

obscure; lacking in clarity and precision.

• Synonym Dim, cloudy, unclear

• Antonym Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid

Verbiage • Definition- Language

that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression

• Synonyms- Verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon

DistraughtDistraughtDefinitionDefinition (adj.) (adj.)

very much agitated very much agitated or upset as a result or upset as a result of emotion or of emotion or mental conflictmental conflict

Synonyms:Synonyms: frantic, distractfrantic, distract

Antonyms:Antonyms: calm, calm, composed, composed, collectedcollected