Lesson X Vocab Flashcards
Fallible
Capable of error
Syn: imperfect
Ant: infallible, flawless
Blatant
Obvious, too conspicuous
Syn: unconcealed, deliberate
Ant: secretive, cautious
Dawdle
To waste time
Syn: tarry, loiter
Ant: hasten, expedite
Affiliate
An associate, partner
Syn: member, colleague
Fawn
To act slavishly submissive
Syn: grovel
Ant: ignore, disregard, neglect
Calumny
A false and malicious accusation
Syn: slander, slur
Ant: compliment
Berate
To scold or rebuke severely and at length
Syn: admonish, reprimand
Ant: praise
Minion
A fawning, servile follower
Syn: lackey
Ant: leader
Desolate
Lonely, forlorn, uninhabited, barren
Syn: deserted, bleak
Ant: populous, cheerful
Bane
The cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death
Syn: blight, curse
Ant: aid, assistance
Pacify
To calm down
Syn: appease, placate
Ant: provoke, agitate
Garble
To mix up, distort
Syn: jumble, corrupt
Prevaricate
To lie
Syn: hedge
Filch
To steal
Syn: pilfer, pinch
Neophyte
A beginner
Syn: novice, amateur
Ant: expert, veteran
