Vocab Unit 14 Flashcards
catalyst
(n.) a person, thing, or agent that causes or speeds up a reaction or change without itself being changed
Syn: mechanism; vehicle; means
jargon
(n.) vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people
Syn: terminology; lingo
judicious
(adj.) showing sound judgement
Syn: sensible; wise; careful
Ant: foolish; impractical; prejudicial
foible
(n.) a minor weakness in character
Syn: fault; shortcoming
benediction
(n.) the act of blessing
Ant: curse; malediction
frivolous
(adj.) trivial; silly
Syn: inconsequential; vain
Ant: vital; important
alacrity
(n.) liveliness; willingness; eagerness
Syn: enthusiasm; readiness; zeal
Ant: slowness; reluctance
deify
(v.) to make a god of; to look upon or worship as a god
Syn: idolize; worship
Ant: abhor; detest
carnage
(n.) bloody & extensive slaughter
Syn: bloodshed; slaughter
impel
(v.) to push into motion
Syn: urge; force; propel; drive
Ant: restrain
epitaph
(n.) an inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased person
harp
(v.) to persist in talking continuously (on or about something)
Sun: ramble; complain
lateral
(adj.) of or relating to the side
Syn: sideways
pallid
(adj.) pale; faint in color
Syn: colorless
Ant: hearty; robust
impetuous
(adj.) acting suddenly without thought
Syn: impulsive; rash
Ant: planned; careful
