Lesson Three Vocab Flashcards
axiom
universal truth; an established rule
patronizing
in a condescending manner; with an attitude of superiority
atelier
an artist’s or a designers workshop
scapegoat
one who bears the blame for others
vacillate
to waver; to sway indecisively
pellucid
transparent; clear
abstemious
using or consuming sparingly
iniquity
an evil or wicked act
dulcet
melodious; pleasing to the ear
peremptory
not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
arrogate
to claim for oneself without any right or authority
archaic
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
perspicacious
keen; mentally sharp
talisman
magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
expurgate
to remove vulgar or objectionable material
axiom syn. ant.
syn: fundamental; theorem
ant: absurdity
patronizing syn. ant.
syn: lofty
ant: humble; friendly
scapegoat syn.
syn: patsy
vacillate syn. ant.
syn: waffle
ant: decide
pellucid syn. ant.
syn: limpid
ant: obscure; opaque
abstemious syn. ant.
syn: frugal; moderate
ant: gluttonous; greedy
iniquity syn.
syn: injustice
dulcet syn. ant.
syn: harmonic; melodic
ant: dissonant
peremptory syn. ant.
syn: authoritative; unconditional
ant: roundabout; passive; equivocal
