Word List #1 9/16-9/27
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adulation(n.) extreme admiration or praise
SYNONYMS: applause, commendationANTONYMS: abuse, criticism
The rugby player enjoyed the adulation of his fans.
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clairvoyance(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, discernmentANTONYMS: ignorance, stupidity
I don’t believe in clairvoyance, but I can’t explain how he knew those things about my grandmother.
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conformist(n.) a person who conforms, especially
unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
SYNONYMS: emulator, followerANTONYMS: individualist, nonconformist
Most teenagers are conformists because they experience a great deal of peer pressure.
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deleterious(adj.) damaging or harmful, often in a subtle or
unexpected way
SYNONYMS: destructive, hurtfulANTONYMS: helpful, assisting
The drug has no deleterious effects on patients.
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demagogue(n.) a leader who makes use of popular prejudices
and false claims and promises in order to gain power
SYNONYMS: agitator, fanaticANTONYMS: peacemaker, reconciler
That politician is just a demagogue who preys upon people’s fears and prejudices.
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ephemeral(adj.) lasting a very short time
SYNONYMS: fleeting, transitoryANTONYMS: enduring, permanent
Autumnal colors are always to be treasured, all the more so because they are so ephemeral.
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fortuitous(adj.) happening by chance; fortunate, lucky
SYNONYMS: random, serendipitousANTONYMS: calculated, deliberate
You could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.
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hackneyed(adj.) lacking in freshness or originality; used
too often
SYNONYMS: corny, staleANTONYMS: fresh, original
It’s hackneyed, but true—the more you save, the more you earn.
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intrepid(adj.) feeling no fear; bold or brave
SYNONYMS: courageous, heroicANTONYMS: afraid, cowardly
He was an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted.
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mundane(adj.) dull, ordinary, commonplace
SYNONYMS: normal, humdrumANTONYMS: exciting, unusual
They lead a pretty mundane life.
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nonchalant(adj.) relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you
do not care or are not worried about anything
SYNONYMS: apathetic, dispassionateANTONYMS: caring, emotional
He was surprisingly nonchalant about winning the award.
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ostentatious(adj.) displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way
that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy
SYNONYMS: flamboyant, gaudyANTONYMS: moderate, tasteful
Her boss wears an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger.
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precocious(adj.) exhibiting mature qualities at an
unusually early age
SYNONYMS: cocky, brightANTONYMS: stupid, unintelligent
A precocious musician, he was giving concerts when he was seven.
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querulous(adj.) complaining in an annoyed way;
habitually whining
SYNONYMS: bearish, irritableANTONYMS: cheerful, easy-going
Their car trips were frequently spoiled by a couple of querulous passengers in the back.
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rancor(n.) an angry feeling or hatred or dislike for
someone who has treated you unfairly
SYNONYMS: animosity, grudgeANTONYMS: friendliness, kindness
She answered her accusers calmly and without rancor.
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revere(v.) to offer honor or respect to someone
SYNONYMS: adore, admireANTONYMS: denounce, despise
Michael Jordan is highly revered for his many achievements.
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scrutinize(v.) to examine closely and critically
SYNONYMS: analyze, dissectANTONYMS: ignore, overlook
I closely scrutinized my opponent’s every move.
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spurious(adj.) not genuine, sincere, or authentic; based
on false ideas or bad reasoning
SYNONYMS: bogus, phonyANTONYMS: genuine, true
It was a spurious Picasso painting that wouldn’t have fooled an art expert for a second.
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surreptitious(adj.) done, made, or acquired in a secret way
SYNONYMS: covert, hush-hushANTONYMS: honest, public
He bought the engagement ring in a surreptitious manner, so that his girlfriend would be surprised at his proposal.
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tenacious(adj.) persistent in seeking something valued or
desired
SYNONYMS: relentless, stubbornANTONYMS: unreliable, weak
A tenacious coach, she adheres to her grueling practice schedule no matter what.