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Vocabulary Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambivalent | uncertain or unable to decide what course to follow |
| Ambivalent Synonyms | uncertain, unsure |
| Ambivalent Antonyms | certain, decided, secure |
| Caustic | harsh, or corrosive in tone |
| Caustic Synonyms | abrasive, biting, acerbic |
| Caustic Antonyms | bland, kind, mild |
| Conversational | characteristic of informal spoken language of conversation |
| Conversational Synonyms | colloquial, informal, casual |
| Conversational Antonyms | formal |
| Didactic | intended for instruction |
| Didactic Synonyms | advisory, informative, instructive |
| Didactic Antonyms | uninstructive |
| Disdain | feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy |
| Disdain Synonyms | arrogance, contempt, scorn |
| Disdain Antonyms | admiration, affection, approval |
| Earnest | showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness |
| Earnest Synonyms | sincere, solemn |
| Earnest Antonym | apathetic, disapassionate |
| Emphatic | spoken with emphasis |
| Emphatic Synonyms | assertive, definite, pronounced |
| Emphatic Antonyms | ambiguous, idle, impotent |
| Even-handed | without partiality |
| Even-handed Synonyms | equitable, just, stable |
| Even-handed Antonyms | intolerable, biased, prejudiced |
| Exhilarated | made joyful |
| Exhilarated Synoyms | gladdened, elated, thrilled |
| Exhilarated Antonyms | depressed |
| Exuberant | joyously unrestrained |
| Exuberant Synonyms | animated, brash, buoyant, lively |
| Exuberant Antonyms | down, dull, lazy, lethargic |
| Fervent | characterized by intense emotion |
| Fervent Synonyms | ardent, devout, earnest, ecstatic |
| Fervent Antonyms | apathetic, cold, calm |
| Filppant | showing inappropriate levity |
| Flippant Synonyms | light-minded, cheeky, cocky, disrespectful |
| Flippant Antonyms | mannerly, nice, respectful |
| Indifferent | showing no care or concern in attitude or action |
| Indifferent Synonyms | apathetic, callous, detached, distant |
| Indifferent Antonyms | biased, caring, compassionate, concerned |
| Indignant | angered at something unjust, or wrong |
| Indignant Synonyms | annoyed, furious, heated, incensed |
| Indignant Antonyms | calm, cheerful, happy, peaceful |
| Jovial | full of or showing high-spirited merriment |
| Jovial Synonyms | amiable, buoyant, cheery, chipper |
| Jovial Antonyms | depressed, disagreeable, gloomy, hateful |
| Light-hearted | carefree and happy |
| Light-hearted Synonyms | cheerful, cheery, graceful, animated |
| Light-hearted Antonyms | burdensome, close |
| Measured | having slow, regular rhythm |
| Measured Synonyms | consistent, deliberate, systematic |
| Measured Antonyms | unmethodical, unsystematic |
| Nonchalant | marked by blithe unconcern |
| Nonchalant Synonyms | casual, unconcerned, insouciant |
| Nonchalant Antonyms | biased, caring, careful |
| Objective | not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts |
| Objective Synonyms | detached, disinterested, disapassionate |
| Objective Antonyms | interested, involved, partial |
| Pompous | affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn or self-important |
| Pompous Synonyms | boastful, self-centered, over-bearing |
| Pompous Antonyms | humble, kind, modest |
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