40 Vocab Test Flashcards by marissa p

adjunct

Definition: something joined or added to a think but not necessarily apart of.

Synonym: associate, supplement, auxiliary

Antonym: enemy, foe

POS: noun

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anomalous

Definition: out of place, abnormal

Synonym: atypical, divergent, aberrant, unusual, foreign

Antonym: normal, ordinary, standard, usual

POS: adj

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astute

Definition: shrewd, perceptive, perspicacious

Synonym: sagacious

Antonym: foolish, idiotic, inept, naive, stupid

POS: adj

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civility

Definition: polite behavior

Synonym: mannerly behavior

Antonym: bad manners, impolite, rude

POS: noun

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covert

Definition: secret, concealed

Synonym: stealthy, furtive, clandestine, underhanded

Antonym: open, public, known

POS: adj

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deft

Definition: skillful, adriot

Synonym: clever, cunning, dexterous, ingenious

Antonym: awkward, clumsy, ignorant, inept

POS: adj

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iconoclast

Definition: one who attacks established beliefs

Synonym: denouncer, heretic, radical, rebel, skeptic

Antonym: believer

POS: noun

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illustrious

Definition: notably outstanding, famous

Synonym: celebrated, distinguished, noted

Antonym: bad, humble, inferior, insignificant

POS: adj

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indigenous

Definition: native

Synonym: aboriginal, endemic

Antonym: alien, foreign, immigrant

POS: adj

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partisan

Definition: blind allegiance to a group or cause

Synonym: adherent, disciple, follower

Antonym: fair, unbiased

POS: adj

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pungent

Definition: sharp or irritating smell or taste

Synonym: poignant, racy

Antonym: blah, blunt, bland, cheerful, calm

POS: adj

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saccharine

Definition: overly sweet in attitude

Synonym: candied, honey, syrupy

Antonym: mean, rude?

POS: noun

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slovenly

Definition: messy, untidy, careless

Synonym: bedraggled, dingy, disheveled, unkept, slipshod

Antonym: clean, organized, ordered

POS: ADVERB

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sonorous

Definition: full and rich sound

Synonym: booming, resounding, reverberating, thundering

Antonym: …

POS: adj

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sporadic

Definition: occasionally occurring

Synonym: rare, uncommon

Antonym: common, constant, frequent

POS: adj

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stolid

Definition: showing little emotion

Synonym: apathetic, stoic

Antonym: aware, intelligent, interested

POS: adj

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tangential

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Definition: slightly connected, divergent

Synonym: digressive, unrelated, extraneous

Antonym: relevant

POS: adj

tentative

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Definition: not fully worked out, uncertain

Synonym: hesitant, conditional

Antonym: certain, conclusive, decisive

POS: adj

terrestrial

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Definition: of the earth, pertaining to the earth

Synonym: earthly, worldly

Antonym: cosmic, other worldly, heavenly

POS: adj

untenable

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Definition: not able to be defended

Synonym: flawed, indefensible, unsound, unsustained

Antonym: defendable

POS: adj

amity

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Definition: friendship

Synonym: cordiality, kindliness, harmony

Antonym: hostility, discord

POS: noun

blandishment

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Definition: flattery

Synonym: adulation, fawning, praise, sycophancy

Antonym: critisism

POS: noun

callous

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Definition: hardened, insensitive indifferent

Synonym: hard, insensible

Antonym: compassionate, sensitive

POS: adj

carping

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Definition: finding fault

Synonym: captious, censorious, critical

Antonym: praising, complimenting

POS: adj or ADVERB

clemency

Definition: leniency Synonym: compassion, mercy, forbearance Antonym: cruelty, condemnation POS: noun

esteem

Definition: estimate of value, approval and respect blended with fondness Synonym: regard, valuation, reputation Antonym: dishonor, disrespect POS: noun

dilatory

Definition: delaying, slow Synonym: sluggish, unhurried, dallying Antonym: zealous, eager POS: adj

finesse

Definition: delicate skill Synonym: acumen, adroitness, competence, stratagent Antonym: incompetence POS: adj

heretical

Definition: contrary to church doctrine Synonym: apostate, dissenting, unorthodox Antonym: orthodox POS: adj

imperious

Definition: extremely overbearing Synonym: domineering, imperative, masterful Antonym: democratic, obedient POS: adj

insatiable

Definition: incapable of being satisfied Synonym: demanding, gluttonous, intemperate Antonym: satisfied, pleased POS: adj

irreproachable

Definition: faultless, not discreditable Synonym: exemplary, impeccable, irreprovable, unimpeachable Antonym: imperfect POS: adj

mirth

Definition: gladness and merriment, laughter Synonym: glee, hilarity, jollity Antonym: sorrow, gloom POS: noun

orthodox

Definition: conforming to established beliefs Synonym: accepted, approved, conventional, customary, pious Antonym: unconventional, untraditional POS: adj

repugnant

Definition: disgusting, offensive Synonym: abhorrent, invidious, obnoxious, repellent Antonym: pleasant, delightful POS: adj

pious

Definition: zealous devotion to rites of religion Synonym: devout, orthodox, reverent, sanctimonious Antonym: unholy, insincere, POS: adj

plight

Definition: difficult or adverse situation Synonym: dilemma, jam, impasse, predicament, quandary Antonym: solution, blessing POS: noun

rancid

Definition: foul or offensive smell or taste Synonym: musty, putrid, fusty, fetid, malodorous Antonym: inoffensive, pleasing, fragrant POS: adj

raucous

Definition: loud and boisterous, harsh, disorderly Synonym: strident, stentorian Antonym: quiet, subdued, calm POS: adj

spiteful

Definition: full of spite or malice, malicious, malevolent Synonym: vengeful, cruel Antonym: affectionate, forgiving POS: adj

NOUNS

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adverb/verb

adverb: slo verb: carp

40 Vocab Test Flashcards

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