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English Vocab Unit 4
words, definitions, antonyms, synonyms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy (n) | Lack of feeling or emotion |
| Synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detached | apathy |
| Antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor | apathy |
| Animosity (n) | Strong dislike/bitter hostility |
| Synonyms: enmity, antipathy | Animosity |
| Antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport | Animosity |
| Commodious (adj) | Roomy, spacious |
| Synonyms: comfortable, ample | Commodious |
| Antonyms: cramped, claustrophobia | Commodious |
| Gnarled (adj) | Knotted, twisted, lumpy |
| Synonyms: knotty, misshapen, contorted | Gnarled |
| Antonyms: smooth, unblemished | Gnarled |
| Obsolete (adj) | out of date, no longer in use |
| Synonyms: out-of-date, antiquated | Obsolete |
| Antonyms: current, up-to-date | Obsolete |
| Emaciated (adj) | unnaturally thin |
| Synonyms: gaunt, withered | Emaciated |
| Antonyms: plump. obese | Emaciated |
| Somber (adj) | dark, gloomy, melancholy or depressed in spirit |
| Synonyms: mournful, dismal | Somber |
| Antonyms: bright, lighthearted, cheerful | Somber |
| Deviate (v) | To do something that is different or to be different from what is usual or expected |
| Synonyms: diverge, veer, swerve | Deviate |
| Antonyms: conform to, abide by | Deviate |
| Chastise (v) | To criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong |
| Synonyms: discipline, scold | Chastise |
| Antonyms: comment, reward | Chastise |
| Sophomoric (adj) | immature and overconfident, conceited |
| Synonyms: superficial | Sophomoric |
| Antonyms: mature, judicious | Sophomoric |