set 6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Hesitancy
Uncertainty or doubt in making a decision. Her hesitancy to accept the job offer was evident. Antonym: Confidence, certainty.
Hew out
To carve or shape something from a material. The artist hewed a sculpture out of the marble. Antonym: Destroy, dismantle.
To Convene
To bring people together for a meeting or assembly. The committee will convene next Monday to discuss the issue. Antonym: Disperse, scatter.
To Vacate
To leave a place, making it empty. They had to vacate the premises immediately. Antonym: Occupy, fill.
To Mimic
To imitate or copy someone’s behavior or actions. The child mimicked her teacher’s voice perfectly. Antonym: Original, create.
Conspicuous
Easily noticeable or attracting attention. Her conspicuous outfit drew everyone’s attention. Antonym: Inconspicuous, hidden.
Aggrandize
To increase in power, status, or wealth. The politician sought to aggrandize his reputation. Antonym: Diminish, belittle.
Irreplaceable
Impossible to replace or substitute. The handmade artifact was deemed irreplaceable. Antonym: Replaceable, expendable.
Anomalous
Deviating from what is standard or expected. His anomalous behavior raised suspicion. Antonym: Normal, standard.
Unfounded
Having no basis in fact; groundless. The rumors were unfounded and dismissed by the authorities. Antonym: Justified, proven.
Blender
A machine for mixing or blending substances. She used a blender to prepare the smoothie. Antonym: Separator, divider.
Affecting
Evoking strong emotion or feeling. The movie’s ending was deeply affecting. Antonym: Unmoving, unemotional.
Precursor
A person or thing that comes before another. The Wright brothers were precursors to modern aviation. Antonym: Successor, follower.
Bemused
Confused or bewildered. She looked bemused as she read the strange letter. Antonym: Clear-headed, focused.
Calibrate
To adjust or mark something to ensure accuracy. The technician calibrated the instrument before use. Antonym: Disarrange, misalign.
Vitriolic
Filled with bitter criticism or malice. His vitriolic remarks offended everyone at the meeting. Antonym: Mild, pleasant.
Biased
Unfairly prejudiced for or against something. The biased referee favored the home team. Antonym: Unbiased, impartial.
Dogmatic
Asserting opinions as undeniably true. The leader’s dogmatic views alienated his followers. Antonym: Open-minded, flexible.
Serene
Calm, peaceful, or untroubled. The serene lake was a perfect spot for meditation. Antonym: Chaotic, turbulent.
Banal
Lacking originality; obvious and boring. The novel was criticized for its banal plot. Antonym: Unique, extraordinary.
Implicit
Implied or understood without being stated. Her agreement was implicit in her actions. Antonym: Explicit, stated.
Corollary
A natural consequence or result. A corollary of economic growth is increased environmental impact. Antonym: Cause, antecedent.
Coincided with
Happened at the same time as something else. The meeting coincided with the CEO’s visit. Antonym: Differed from, contrasted with.
Legitimacy
Conformity to rules or law; validity. The court questioned the legitimacy of the new law. Antonym: Illegitimacy, invalidity.
