Definitions Unit 2 Flashcards
Alien
A citizen of another country
Synonym: exotic and foreign
Antonym: native
Comely
Having a pleasing appearance
Synonym: attractive
Antonym: ugly
Compensate
To make up for
Synonym: pay back
Antonym: fail to reward
Dissolute
Loose in ones morals or behavior
Synonym: immoral
Antonym: proper
Erratic
Not regular or consistent
Synonym: irregular
Antonym: dependable
Expulsion
The process of driving or forcing out
Synonym: removal
Antonym: admission
Feint
A deliberately deceptive movement; a pretense
Synonym: trick
Fodder
Food for horses or cattle
Synonym: Provender
Fortify
To strengthen
Synonym: reinforce
Antonym: weaken
Illegible
Difficult or impossible to read
Synonym: scribbled
Antonym: readable and clear
Jeer
To make fun of rudely or unkindly
Synonym: laugh at
Antonym: applaud
Lucrative
Bringing in money
Synonym: gainful
Antonym: losing, in the red
Mediocre
Average and ordinary
Synonym: run-of-the-mill
Antonym: outstanding
Proliferate
To reproduce or increase
Synonym: multiply
Antonym: slack off
Subjugate
To conquer by force
Synonym: vanquish
Antonym: be conquered
Sully
To soil, stain, tarnish
Synonym: smear or pollute
Antonym: purify
Tantalize
To tease
Synonym: tempt
Antonym: satisfy
Terse
Brief and to the point
Synonym: crisp
Antonym: diffuse
Unflinching
Firm, showing no signs or fear
Synonym: resolute
Antonym: wavering
Adjourn
To stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place
Synonym: discontinue
Antonym: open
