Vocab V Flashcards
The “variance” between the cost of making a cake at home and buying from the bakery was huge. The difference is about 70%
(n) VAIR-ee-uhns
the state of differing, being in conflict
SYNONYM: deviation, disaccord, disagreement, disunity, divergence, diversity, incongruity, inconsistency, variety
ANTONYM: accord, agreement, homogeneity, similitude, uniformity
The townspeople “vehemently” opposed the proposal of having the commuter train pass to their town. They felt the trains would be too noisy.
(adj) VEE-uh-munt
passionate; opinionated
SYNONYM: afire, ardent, convicted, emphatic, fervent, fervid, fiery, forceful, forcible, heated, impassioned, inflamed, intense, zealous
ANTONYM: apathetic, detached, dispassionate, dull, impassive, indifferent, unexcited
The friendly smile and small talk was just a “veneer”. He is an obnoxious person who thought too highly of himself.
(n) ve-NEER
outer cover, fa ade; good surface exterior, hiding defects below
SYNONYM: coat, covering, layer, mask
Mars is the “virile” Greek God of War. He is the opposite of Pan, who is afraid of conflict and war.
(adj) VIR-uhl
manly, potent, strong
SYNONYM: brawny, forceful, masculine, powerful
ANTONYM: effeminate, unmanly, weak
Tinkerbell is a “vivacious” pixie who loved playing tricks on people.
(adj) vi-VEY-shuhs
lively, spirited
SYNONYM: animated, bouncy, bubbling, cheerful, ebullient, effervescent, exuberant, frolicsome, high-spirited, sparkling, vibrant
ANTONYM: dejected, depressed, despondent, unhappy
Gloria on modern family has “voluminous” hair.
(adj) vuh-LOO-muh-nuhs
big, vast
SYNONYM: abundant, copious, extensive, legion, massive, multitudinous, numerous, prolific, swelling
ANTONYM: little, slight, small, tiny
