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Lesson 13 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abrogate | to abolish, do away with or annual, especially by authority Syn: nullify Ant: fix, establish |
| analgesic | a medication to reduce or eliminate pain Syn: painkiller |
| conflagration | a large, destructive fire |
| cumulative | additional, increasing Ant: reducing |
| discretionary | based on individual judgment; not compulsory Syn: optional Ant: automatic |
| flummox | to confuse; perplex Syn: bewilder |
| fractious | troublesome, cranky, unruly Syn: stubborn, difficult Ant: temperate |
| histrionics | exaggerated emotional behavior Syn: theatrics |
| implicate | to connect with; involve Syn: accuse Ant: extricate |
| moribund | near death Ant: healthy |
| replete | full; abundant Syn: glutted Ant: empty |
| turpitude | depravity Syn: vileness Ant: purity |
| unpalatable | unpleasant; disagreeable; inedible Syn: distasteful Ant: delectable |
| veritable | real or genuine Syn: true, actual Ant: false |
| viscera | Internal organs |