OMAM Chapters 1-3

Question 1

Juncture

Answer 1

line or point at which two bodies are joined

Synonyms: joint, articulation, seam, the act of joining
Antonyms: analysis, disconnection, separation

Question 2

Mottled

Answer 2

mark with spots or smears of color

Synonyms: blotchy, spotted, speckled, streaky, marbled
Antonyms: unspotted

Question 3

Stilted

Answer 3

stiff and self-conscious or unnatural

Synonyms: strained, forced, contrived, labored, stiff, awkward, unnatural, wooden
Antonyms: natural, effortless, spontaneous

Question 4

Morose

Answer 4

sullen and ill-tempered

Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy, sour
Antonym: cheerful

Question 5

Imperious

Answer 5

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering

Synonyms: peremptory, high-handed, commanding, overbearing
Antonyms: submissive, unnecessary

Question 6

Relish

Answer 6

great enjoyment

Synonyms: enjoyment, gusto, delight, pleasure, glee, rapture, satisfaction
Antonyms: dislike

Question 7

Mollify

Answer 7

appease the anger or anxiety of someone

Synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, conciliate, soothe
Antonym: enrage

Question 8

Pugnacious

Answer 8

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Synonyms: combative, aggressive, antagonistic, belligrent, warlike, quarrelsome
Antonym: peaceful

Question 9

Ominous

Answer 9

threatening

Synonyms: fateful, portentous
Antonyms: harmless, non-threatening

Question 10

Slough

Answer 10

get rid of

Synonyms: exuviate, shed, throw away, molt
Antonyms: keep, grow

Question 11

Plaintive

Answer 11

sounding sad and mournful

Synonyms: mournful, sad, wistful
Antonym: joyful

Question 12

Brittle

Answer 12

hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Synonyms: breakable, fragile, delicate
Antonym: flexible, resilient

Question 13

Complacent

Answer 13

the state of being self-satisfied

Synonyms: smug, conceited
Antonym: dissatisfaction