set 1 - antonyms Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does cantankerous mean?
Bad-tempered and uncooperative.
What does crotchety mean?
Irritable; easily annoyed.
What does peevish mean?
Easily irritated or annoyed.
What does cranky mean?
Grumpy or irritable.
What does gallant mean?
Brave and heroic.
What does manful mean?
Showing courage and determination.
What does gusty mean?
Characterized by strong winds.
What does intricate mean?
Very detailed and complicated.
What does complex mean?
Made up of many parts; complicated.
What does jocular mean?
Humorous and playful.
What does facetious mean?
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.
What does solemn mean?
Serious and earnest.
What does jocund mean?
Cheerful and lighthearted.
What does jovial mean?
Very happy and cheerful.
What does improper mean?
Not suitable or appropriate.
What does noxious mean?
Harmful or toxic.
What does salubrious mean?
Health-giving; healthy.
What does toxic mean?
Poisonous or harmful.
What does somber mean?
Dark or dull in color or tone; serious.
What does dismal mean?
Gloomy or depressing.
What does melancholy mean?
Deep sadness.
What does dreary mean?
Dull and bleak.
What does doleful mean?
Expressing sorrow; mournful.
What does banal mean?
Lacking originality; dull.
