set 11 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Inconspicuous
Not easily noticed or attracting attention. The shy student remained inconspicuous in the crowd. Antonym: Conspicuous, noticeable.
Discretion
The quality of behaving or speaking in a careful way. She handled the sensitive matter with great discretion. Antonym: Indiscretion, recklessness.
Veritable
Being truly or very much so; genuine. The cake was a veritable masterpiece of baking. Antonym: False, fake.
Adroit
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. He is adroit at solving complex problems. Antonym: Clumsy, inept.
Novel
New or original. The scientist introduced a novel approach to the experiment. Antonym: Old, traditional.
Gauche
Lacking social grace or sensitivity. His gauche comments embarrassed everyone at the table. Antonym: Graceful, polished.
Blend
To mix or combine into a single substance or entity. The recipe calls for a blend of spices. Antonym: Separate, isolate.
Relocation
The act of moving to a new place. The company’s relocation to the city was announced. Antonym: Stagnation, immobility.
Classification
The process of grouping items based on shared characteristics. The classification of plants helps in their study. Antonym: Disorganization, randomness.
Exorbitant
Unreasonably high or excessive. The price of the designer bag was exorbitant. Antonym: Reasonable, affordable.
Unwarranted
Not justified or necessary. The complaints were based on unwarranted assumptions. Antonym: Justified, necessary.
Conflate with
To combine two or more things into one. He mistakenly conflated the two ideas in his argument. Antonym: Separate, divide.
Reconstituted
Reformed or restored to its original state. The reconstituted soup tasted as fresh as homemade. Antonym: Ruined, destroyed.
Jointly
In a manner that is done together. They jointly signed the agreement. Antonym: Individually, separately.
Impart
To give or bestow something. The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students. Antonym: Withhold, keep.
