set 2 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Pretentiousness
The quality of being showy or self-important. Her pretentiousness was apparent in the way she spoke. Antonyms: modesty, humility.
Ineluctable
Impossible to avoid or resist. The consequences of his actions were ineluctable. Antonyms: avoidable, escapable.
Equivocal
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Her reply was equivocal, leaving us uncertain of her intentions. Antonyms: clear, definite.
Inconsequential
Not important or significant. The typo in the document was inconsequential to the final decision. Antonyms: significant, meaningful.
Manifestations
Visible signs or expressions of something. The protests were manifestations of widespread discontent. Antonyms: concealments, absences.
Obscure
Not clearly understood or easily expressed. The explanation was too obscure for most to understand. Antonyms: clear, evident.
Rectify
To correct or make something right. He tried to rectify his mistakes by apologizing. Antonyms: worsen, corrupt.
Ameliorate
To make a bad situation better. Efforts were made to ameliorate the living conditions in the area. Antonyms: worsen, exacerbate.
Unattainable
Impossible to achieve. The peak was deemed unattainable without proper equipment. Antonyms: achievable, possible.
Superfluous
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. He spent money on superfluous items he didn’t need. Antonyms: necessary, essential.
Amorphous
Without a clearly defined shape or form. The plan was amorphous and lacked clear goals. Antonyms: defined, structured.
Misconstrued
Interpreted wrongly. His comments were misconstrued as criticism. Antonyms: understood, clarified.
Prohibitive
Excessively expensive; forbidding. The cost of the tickets was prohibitive for most families. Antonyms: affordable, accessible.
Stipulate
To demand or specify as part of an agreement. The contract stipulates the terms of the agreement clearly. Antonyms: suggest, imply.
Induce
To bring about or give rise to. The drug can induce drowsiness in some patients. Antonyms: prevent, hinder.
Engender
To cause or give rise to a feeling or situation. Their actions engendered trust among the team members. Antonyms: suppress, discourage.
Dispersed
Scattered across a wide area. The seeds were dispersed by the wind. Antonyms: concentrated, gathered.
Supplant
To take the place of something, often by force. The new product aims to supplant its predecessor. Antonyms: retain, preserve.
Austere
Severe or strict in manner or appearance. Her austere demeanor was softened by her kindness. Antonyms: luxurious, indulgent./ have a plain appearance/ modest/having no comforts or luxuries
Equitable
Fair and impartial. The decision was equitable to all parties involved. Antonyms: unfair, biased.
Augment
To make something greater by adding to it. The team augmented their resources to meet the deadline. Antonyms: reduce, decrease.
Conventional
Based on or in accordance with what is traditionally done. Her dress style was very conventional, fitting societal norms. Antonyms: unorthodox, unconventional.
Idiosyncratic
Distinctive or peculiar to an individual. His idiosyncratic habits made him memorable. Antonyms: common, typical.
Coalesce
To come together to form one whole. The rivers coalesce into a large delta. Antonyms: separate, divide.
