Lesson 32 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Adjudicate
Word parts
Ad(to,); judicare (judge); ate (make do)
Adjudicate
Synonyms and antonyms
S: judge, adjudge
Adjudicate
Definition
To make formal judgement or decisions about a problem; to judge a competition; to pronounce or declare
Apocryphal
Word parts
Apo(away); crypt(hidden); al (related to)
Apocryphal
S/A
S: fake, false, spurious
A: real, true, veritable
Apocryphal
Definition
Of questionable authorship or authenticity; of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated (urban legend)
Bonhomie
Word parts
Bon(good); homo(man)
Bonhomie
S/A
S: congeniality, amiability
A: rudeness, insolence
Bonhomie
Definition
Cheerful friendliness
Complacement
Word parts
Com(together); plac(please); ent (full of)
Complacent
S/A
S: conceited, proud
A: modest humble
Complacent
Definition
Showing smug satisfaction with oneself or ones achievements; contented to a fault
Corroborate
Word parts
Cor (together); plac (please); ent (full of)
Corroborate
S/A
S: confirm, endorse
A: deny, contridict
Corroborate
Definition
To confirm or give support to; to support or confirm with new evidence; to attest the truth or accuracy
Derogatory
Word parts
De(down); rogat (ask); ory (pertaining to)
Derogatory
S/A
S: belittling, detracting
A: praising, commending
