language art Flashcards
daub
Synonyms: To paint coarsely or unskillfully; smear
admonished
Synonyms: Rebuke; reprimand; warn; caution in counsel
obeisance
Synonyms: A bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect
cache
Synonyms: A concealed store of goods or valuables; hoard; reserve
affliction
Synonyms: Anything causing great suffering; difficulty; tribulation.
Antonyms: Relief; aid
mendicants
Synonyms: A beggar
aphorism
Synonyms: A concise statement of a truth or principle; adage; maxim; saying
oscillate
Synonyms: To swing or move back and forth like a pendulum; vacillate; fluctuate; alternate
ousted
Synonyms: To drive out; expel; eject
expunge
Synonyms: deleted; erase; cancel
Antonyms: Include; Add
impermeable
Synonyms: Not permitting passage (esp. Of fluids) ; impenetrable; impervious
Antonyms: permeable; absorptive
paean
Synonyms: A fervent expression, or song, of joy or praise; acclaim; tribute
imperturbable
Synonyms: Not easily excited, even under pressure; collected; unflustered
negligent
Synonyms: lax; careless; slack; neglectful
Antonyms: Careful; meticulous
palpable
Synonyms: obvious, capable of being touched or felt; evident, conspicuous.
Antonyms: Obscure; unclear
