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Sadlier Vocabulary

Vocabulary Workshop Level G Unit 13 Definitions, Synonyms, and Antonyms

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abstruse (adj) extremely difficult to understand SYNONYMS: esoteric, arcane, recondite, occult ANTONYMS: simple, straightforward
affront (n.) an open or intentional insult (v.) to insult to one's face SYNONYMS: (n.) offense; (v.) offend ANTONYMS: (n., v.) compliment, praise
canard (n.) a false rumor, hoax SYNONYM: hoax
captious excessively ready to find fault; nit-picking; carping SYNONYMS: faultfinding, nit-picking, carping ANTONYMS: uncritical
cognizant (adj.) aware, knowledgeable, informed, conscious SYNONYMS: conscious, acquainted ANTONYMS: unaware, unconscious, oblivious
contrite (adj.) regretful; plagued by guilt; rueful SYNONYMS: remorseful, rueful ANTONYMS: unrepentant, unapologetic, impenitent
cynosure (n.) the center of attraction; focus SYNONYM: focus
decorous (adj.) well-behaved, socially proper, dignified SYNONYMS: seemly, becoming, tasteful ANTONYMS: unseemly, unbecoming, improper, tasteless
deign (v.) to think it appropriate to do something; to condescend; deem SYNONYMS: deem, stoop
desiccated (adj., part.) thoroughly dried out; divested of spirit; shriveledSYNONYMS: dehydrated, shriveled, parched ANTONYMS: sodden, soggy, waterlogged, drenched
efficacy (n.) efficiency; the power to produce a desired result SYNONYMS: effectiveness, potency, reliability ANTONYMS: ineffectiveness, impotence
engender v.) to bring into existence; produce; generate SYNONYMS: beget, generate, cause, form ANTONYMS: stop, deter Sentence: When a well known person passes away loved ones usually engender a steak fry for their memory.
ethereal (adj.) light, airy, heavenly SYNONYMS: delicate, elegant, graceful
facade (n.) the front of a building; a surface appearance; mask; pretense SYNONYMS: exterior, surface, mask, pretense ANTONYM: interior
ghoulish (adj.) revolting in an unnatural or morbid way; grave robber
incongruous (adj.) unsuitable; incompatible SYNONYMS: discordant, jarring ANTONYMS: compatible, harmonious, consistent
machination (n.) a crafty, evil, plot or scheme SYNONYMS: plot, scheme, maneuver
mesmerize (v.) to hypnotize, entrance, bewitch SYNONYMS: enthrall, dazzle, charm, captivate
opprobrium (n.) disgrace arising from shameful conduct; contempt; reproach; infamy; dishonor SYNONYMS: infamy, dishonor, odium, shame ANTONYMS: acclaim, honor, glory, renown
putative (adj.) reputed; hypothesized; inferred SYNONYMS: supposed, presumed ANTONYMS: known, corroborated, confirmed
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