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Vocab. Lev. F
Unit 3
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| adventitious | (adj.) resulting from chance rather that from an inherent clause or character, accidental, not essential, (in medicine-acquired, not congenital | incidental, fortuitous | essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
| ascribe | (v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute | impute, credit, attribute | |
| circuitous | (adj.) roundabout, not direct | indirect, meandering, winding | straight, direct, as the crow flies |
| commiserate | (v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress | feel sorry for, empathize | feel no sympathy for |
| enjoin | (v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course or action in an authoritative way; to prohibit | bid, charge, commend, adjure | allow, permit |
| expedite | (v.) to make easy; cause to progress faster | accelerate, facilitate, speed up | hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
| expiate | (v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert | redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation | |
| ferment | (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation or turbulence; (v.)to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action | commotion, turmoil, unrest | peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
| inadvertent | (adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental | accidental, unconsidered | deliberate, intentional, premeditated |
| nominal | (adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously | titular, token, trifling, inconsequential | real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
| noncommital | (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no | cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest | positive, definite, committed |
| peculate | (v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use | embezzle, defraud, misappropriate | |
| proclivity | (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior.) | natural bent, penchant, propensity | inability or incapacity |
| sangfroid | (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances | poise, self-assuredness, equanimity | excitability, hysteria, flappability |
| seditious | (adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government | mutinous, rebellious, subversive | supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
| tenuous | (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance, lacking a sound basis, poorly supported | flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy | strong, solid, substantial, valid |
| vitriolic | (adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) | withering, acerbic, mordant | bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
| wheedle | (v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end | cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk | coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
| abominate | (v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for | loathe, despise, abhor, detest | relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
| acculturation | (n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structure of one group or society by the contact with those of another, the resultant blend | adaptation |
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