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Midterm Study Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: “So long,” goodbye; Antonyms: “Hello,” greeting; (int.) “Farewell!”; (n.) a farewell | |
| - advent | Synonyms: approach; Antonyms: departure, going away, exodus; (n.) an arrival; a coming into place or view |
| - apex | Synonyms: peak, summit, acme; Antonyms: nadir, lowest point; (n.) the highest point, tip |
| - assimilate | Synonyms: digest, incorporate, blend in; Antonyms: —; (v.) to absorb fully; to adopt as one's own |
| - bogus | Synonyms: phony, fake, spurious; Antonyms: genuine, authentic; (adj.) false, counterfeit |
| - exorbitant | Synonyms: extreme, inordinate, overpriced; Antonyms: inexpensive, affordable, reasonable; (adj.) unreasonably high; excessive |
| - interim | Synonyms: interval, interlude, provisional, stopgap; Antonyms: —; (n.) the time between; (adj.) temporary, between two points in time |
| - inundate | Synonyms: submerge, deluge, swamp; Antonyms: —; (v.) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size |
| - malign | Synonyms: defame, vilify, badmouth; Antonyms: praise, commend, kind, benevolent; (v.) to speak evil of, slander; (adj.) evil |
| - meander | Synonyms: ramble, zigzag, twist; Antonyms: —; (v.) to wander about; (n.) a winding path or turn |
| - metropolis | Synonyms: large urban center; Antonyms: hamlet, village; (n.) a large city; chief city of an area |
| - momentous | Synonyms: consequential, weighty; Antonyms: inconsequential, trivial, slight, unimportant; (adj.) very important |
| - obstreperous | Synonyms: wild, uncontrolled, riotous; Antonyms: quiet, well-behaved, docile; (adj.) noisy; unruly, disorderly |
| - pensive | Synonyms: dreamy, contemplative; Antonyms: —; (adj.) thoughtful; melancholy |
| - perilous | Synonyms: risky, chancy, hazardous, unsafe; Antonyms: safe, secure, harmless; (adj.) dangerous |
| - shoddy | Synonyms: cheap, tacky, imitative; Antonyms: well-made, solid, durable, superior; (adj.) poor quality workmanship |
| - sprightly | Synonyms: frisky, peppy, spirited, buoyant; Antonyms: sullen, spiritless, dull, morose, sluggish; (adj.) lively, full of life |
| - surly | Synonyms: gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile; Antonyms: polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial; (adj.) bad-tempered; rude |
| - tirade | Synonyms: diatribe, tongue-lashing; Antonyms: —; (n.) a long angry speech |
| - vagrant | Synonyms: vagabond, hobo, nomad; Antonyms: stay-at-home, resident; (n.) wanderer; (adj.) wandering aimlessly |
| - assurance | Synonyms: promise, sureness, poise, self-possession; Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, insecurity; (n.) confidence; pledge |
| - asylum | Synonyms: sanctuary, refuge; Antonyms: —; (n.) place of safety or care institution |
| - console | Synonyms: soothe, solace, alleviate; Antonyms: distress, aggravate, vex, torment; (v.) to comfort |
| - dilate | Synonyms: enlarge, expand, prolong; Antonyms: compress, constrict; (v.) to widen or expand |
| - dross | Synonyms: rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum; Antonyms: —; (n.) waste material |
| - dwindle | Synonyms: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out; Antonyms: increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate; (v.) to lessen gradually |
| - flippant | Synonyms: frivolous, impudent, insolent; Antonyms: serious, respectful, deferential; (adj.) disrespectful; casual |
| - immunity | Synonyms: exemption; Antonyms: vulnerability, exposure; (n.) protection from disease or obligation |
| - institute | Synonyms: found, establish; Antonyms: terminate, demolish, raze; (v.) to set up; (n.) organization |
| - liability | Synonyms: burden, drawback; Antonyms: advantage, asset; (n.) disadvantage or debt |
| - preposterous | Synonyms: absurd, nonsensical, incredible; Antonyms: sensible, reasonable; (adj.) ridiculous |
| - pugnacious | Synonyms: combative, belligerent; Antonyms: peaceful, amicable; (adj.) eager to fight |
| - rabid | Synonyms: zealous, furious, berserk; Antonyms: moderate, restrained, indifferent; (adj.) violently intense; enraged |
| - realm | Synonyms: domain, jurisdiction; Antonyms: —; (n.) kingdom or field of study |
| - rejuvenate | Synonyms: renew; Antonyms: exhaust, weaken; (v.) to restore youth or energy |
| - remunerate | Synonyms: pay, reward; Antonyms: —; (v.) to compensate |
| - sparse | Synonyms: scant, thin, scattered; Antonyms: abundant, plentiful; (adj.) not dense |
| - sterling | Synonyms: excellent, outstanding; Antonyms: shoddy; (adj.) high quality |
| - venture | Synonyms: gamble, risk, attempt; Antonyms: withdraw, avoid; (n.) risky undertaking |
| - warp | Synonyms: distort, bend; Antonyms: straighten; (v.) to twist out of shape |
| - candid | Synonyms: frank, honest; Antonyms: deceptive, evasive; (adj.) open and truthful |
| - cubicle | Synonyms: compartment, booth; Antonyms: open area; (n.) small enclosed space |
| - drudgery | Synonyms: toil, labor; Antonyms: recreation; (n.) dull hard work |
| - envoy | Synonyms: representative, diplomat; Antonyms: —; (n.) official messenger |
| - escalate | Synonyms: increase, intensify; Antonyms: decrease; (v.) to rise or intensify |
| - expedient | Synonyms: useful, advantageous; Antonyms: harmful; (n.) means to an end; (adj.) practical |
| - feign | Synonyms: pretend, fake; Antonyms: reveal; (v.) to simulate |
| - flair | Synonyms: talent, knack; Antonyms: ineptitude; (n.) natural ability |
| - grievous | Synonyms: serious, painful; Antonyms: mild; (adj.) severe |
| - heterogeneous | Synonyms: diverse, mixed; Antonyms: uniform; (adj.) different elements |
| - horde | Synonyms: crowd, mob; Antonyms: individual; (n.) large group |
| - impel | Synonyms: drive, push; Antonyms: deter; (v.) to force forward |
| - incredulous | Synonyms: doubtful, skeptical; Antonyms: believing; (adj.) disbelieving |
| - inscribe | Synonyms: engrave, write; Antonyms: erase; (v.) to write on |
| - monologue | Synonyms: speech, soliloquy; Antonyms: dialogue; (n.) one-person speech |
| - prognosis | Synonyms: prediction, forecast; Antonyms: uncertainty; (n.) medical forecast |
| - rasping | Synonyms: harsh, grating; Antonyms: smooth; (adj.) rough sound |
| - repugnant | Synonyms: disgusting, offensive; Antonyms: appealing; (adj.) unpleasant |
| - scuttle | Synonyms: dash, run; Antonyms: stroll; (v.) to run quickly |
| - auxiliary | Synonyms: helper, assistant; Antonyms: hindering; (n.) support; (adj.) assisting |
| - adept | Synonyms: skilled, expert; Antonyms: unskilled, clumsy; (adj.) highly skilled |
| - aspire | Synonyms: strive, aim; Antonyms: avoid; (v.) to seek a goal |
| - bleak | Synonyms: gloomy, barren; Antonyms: sunny, hopeful; (adj.) dreary |
| - chide | Synonyms: scold, reprimand; Antonyms: praise; (v.) to rebuke |
| - despicable | Synonyms: vile, contemptible; Antonyms: honorable; (adj.) worthy of scorn |
| - diminutive | Synonyms: tiny, small; Antonyms: huge; (adj.) very small |
| - emancipate | Synonyms: free, liberate; Antonyms: enslave; (v.) to set free |
| - erroneous | Synonyms: incorrect, wrong; Antonyms: correct; (adj.) mistaken |
| - exploit | Synonyms: use, misuse; Antonyms: protect; (v.) to take advantage |
| - extemporaneous | Synonyms: spontaneous; Antonyms: prepared; (adj.) improvised |
| - impair | Synonyms: weaken, damage; Antonyms: strengthen; (v.) to reduce effectiveness |
| - invincible | Synonyms: unbeatable; Antonyms: vulnerable; (adj.) cannot be defeated |
| - languid | Synonyms: sluggish, weak; Antonyms: energetic; (adj.) lacking energy |
| - mire | Synonyms: swamp, bog; Antonyms: clear ground; (n.) mud; (v.) to get stuck |
| - obtrusive | Synonyms: noticeable, intrusive; Antonyms: subtle; (adj.) too noticeable |
| - preamble | Synonyms: introduction; Antonyms: conclusion; (n.) opening statement |
| - render | Synonyms: make, provide; Antonyms: withhold; (v.) to cause to become |
| - rugged | Synonyms: rough, tough; Antonyms: smooth; (adj.) harsh terrain or strong |
| - skeptical | Synonyms: doubtful; Antonyms: believing; (adj.) questioning |
| - slipshod | Synonyms: careless; Antonyms: careful; (adj.) sloppy |
| - brevity | Synonyms: conciseness; Antonyms: wordiness; (n.) shortness |
| - comport | Synonyms: behave; Antonyms: misbehave; (v.) to conduct oneself |
| - concise | Synonyms: brief; Antonyms: wordy; (adj.) short and clear |
| - demure | Synonyms: modest; Antonyms: bold; (adj.) reserved |
| - depreciation | Synonyms: decline; Antonyms: appreciation; (n.) decrease in value |
| - deteriorate | Synonyms: worsen; Antonyms: improve; (v.) to decline |
| - divulge | Synonyms: reveal; Antonyms: conceal; (v.) to disclose |
| - enlightened | Synonyms: informed; Antonyms: ignorant; (adj.) aware |
| - forestall | Synonyms: prevent; Antonyms: allow; (v.) to stop beforehand |
| - garble | Synonyms: distort; Antonyms: clarify; (v.) to confuse |
| - proponent | Synonyms: supporter; Antonyms: opponent; (n.) advocate |
| - quaver | Synonyms: tremble; Antonyms: steady; (v.) to shake |
| - recoil | Synonyms: flinch; Antonyms: advance; (v.) to pull back |
| - recoup | Synonyms: recover; Antonyms: lose; (v.) to regain |
| - reek | Synonyms: stink; Antonyms: fragrance; (v.) to smell bad |
| - relentless | Synonyms: harsh, unyielding; Antonyms: gentle; (adj.) unstoppable |
| - rivulet | Synonyms: streamlet; Antonyms: river; (n.) small stream |
| - staccato | Synonyms: abrupt; Antonyms: flowing; (adj.) detached |
| - squander | Synonyms: waste; Antonyms: save; (v.) to waste |
| - statute | Synonyms: law; Antonyms: anarchy; (n.) legal rule |
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