vocab power plus 2
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| allusion(N) definition | Def: an indirect reference
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| allusion(N) syn;ant | Syn: suggestion; hint
Ant: reference
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| chronic (adj) definition | Def: lasting and recurring for a long time
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| Chronic (adj) syn;ant | Syn: continuing; habitual
Ant: fleeting; infrequent
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| denunciation (N) definition | Def: open disapproval
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| denunciation (N) Syn; Ant | Syn: criticism; condemnation
Ant: acclamation; minimize
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| Embellish(V) Definition 1 | Def 1: to make beautiful by decoration
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| Embellish(V) Syn 1 | Syn 1: adorn; beautiful
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| Embellish(V) Definition 2 | Def 2: to improve by adding decorative details
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| Embellish(V) Syn; Ant 2 | Syn 2: exaggerate; aggrandize
Ant 2: understate; minimize
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| ferment (N) definition 1 | Def: a state of agitation and excitement; unrest
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| ferment (N) syn; ant 1 | Syn: uproar; commotion; turmoil
Ant: peace; tranquility
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| ferment (V) definition 2 | Def: to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol
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| haggard (adj) definition | Def: appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry.
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| haggard (adj) syn; ant | Syn: gaunt; fatigued
Def: refreshed; invigorated
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| ingratiate (V) definition | Def: to win favors with others
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| ingratiate (V) Syn; Ant | Syn: toady; flatter
Ant: alienate; irk
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| Lassitude (N) definition | Def: a state of weakness and weariness
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| Lassitude (N) Syn; Ant | Syn: listlessness; exhaustion
Ant: vigor; vitalitty
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| malign (V) definition | Def: to speak unfavorably about someone
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| malign (V) Syn; Ant | Syn: defame
Ant: praise; extol; laud
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| malign (adj) definition | Def: evil or harmful
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| malign (adj) Syn; Ant | Syn: destructive; malevolent
Ant: beign; benevolent; good
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| philistine (N) definition | Def: someone who is uninterested in or hostile to act or culture
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| philistine (adj) definition | Def: smug; ignorant
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| ramshackle (adj) definition | Def: poorly constructed or maintained; ricity
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| ramshackle (adj) Syn; Ant | Syn: dilapidated; decrepit; derelict
Ant: sturdy; solid
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| sage (N) definition | Def: a person of celebrated wisdom or judgement
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| sage (N) Syn; Ant | Syn: guru; intellectual
Ant: fool; ignoramus
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| sage (adj) Definition | Def: sensible and wise
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| sage (adj) Syn; Ant | Syn: erudite; astute; prudent
Ant: stupid; irrational
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| transcend (V) definition | Def: to pass above or beyond the limits of; to be above or beyond the limits of
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| transcend (V) Syn; Ant | Syn: exceed; surpass
Ant: follow; trail
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| voluminous (adj) definition | Def: having great size or capacity
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| voluminous (adj) Syn; Ant | Syn: capacious; sizeable; extensive
Ant: scant; small; minute
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| wistful (adj) definition 1 | def: full of longing or desire
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| wistful (adj) Syn; Ant 1 | Syn: yearning; pinning; desirous
Ant: indifferent unfeeling
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| wistful (adj) definition 2 | Def: sad in though; pensive
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| wistful (adj) Syn; Ant 2 | Syn: melancholy; contemplative
Ant: content; pleased; cheery
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