English IV
Unit Three
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Decry
(V.) to condemn,
express strong
disapproval: to
officially depreciate
Synonyms:
denounce, censure,
devalue
Antonyms: tout,
commend, extol,
laud, praise
Nefarious
• Definition
- Wicked, Depraved,
Devoid of Moral
Standards
• Synonyms
- Iniquitous
• Antonyms
- Virtuous
Cavort
• Definition -(v) to romp
or prance around
exuberantly; to make
merry
Synonym: gambol
Feckless
• Definition-lacking in
spirit and strength,
ineffective, weak
• Synonym-feeble,
helpless,
incompetent,
ineffectual
• Antonym-competent,
capable, effective
Primordial
• Developed or created
at the very beginning;
going back to the
most ancient times or
earliest stage;
fundamental, basic.
Synonyms:
Original, primeval,
primal
Dissemble
• Definition:
To disguise or conceal,
deliberately give a false
impression
• Synonyms:
Dissimulate, mask,
feign
• Definition- (v.) to pronounce
distinctly; (adj.) expressed
clearly and forcefully; able to
employ language clearly and
forcefully; jointed
• Synonym: (v.) Pronounce,
elucidate; (adj.) eloquent
• Antonym: (v.) Mumble, Slur;
(adj.) tongue-tied, halting
Propinquity
• Definition: nearness in
place or time, kinship
• Synonyms: proximity,
similarity
• Antonyms: remoteness,
distances
Eulogy
• Definition: A formal
statement of
commendation; high
praise
• Synonym:
Panegyric,
Encomium,
Tribute,
Testimonial
• Antonym: Philippic,
Diatribe, Invective
 Definition
– (v.) to display clearly,
to make evident, to
provoke
 Synonyms
– exhibit, manifest,
occasion
Piquant
• Definition:
Stimulating to the
taste or mind; spicy,
pungent; appealingly
provocative
• Synonyms: tangy,
zestful
• Antonyms: bland,
insipid, tasteless, mild
Definition:
Belief,
mental acceptance
Antonyms:
Disbelief,
skepticism,
incredulity
Synonyms:
Credit, trust,
confidence
Unwonted
• Definition – (Adj.) not
usual or expected; not
in character.
• Synonyms: unusual,
uncommon,
unexpected, atypical
• Antonyms: usual,
customary, typical
The tackler was
unwonted. (unexpected)
Viscous
• Definition- (Adj.)
having a gelatinous
or gluey quality,
lacking in easy
movement or fluidity
• Synonyms: gummy,
sticky, thick
• Antonyms: runny,
watery, aqueous
• Definition- (adj.)
Founded upon or involving a
visionary view of an ideal
world; impractical
• Synonym- Idealistic
• Antonyms-Realistic,
pragmatic
Verdant
• Definition-(adj.) green
in tint or color;
immature in
experience or
judgment
Synonym: artless, naive
Antonym: scorched, sere
barren, arid
Exhume
• Definition:
(v.) to remove from a grave; to
bring to light
• Synonyms:
disinter, unearth, uncover
• Antonym:
bury, inter
Murky
• Definition
(adj.) dark and gloomy,
obscure; lacking in clarity and
precision.
• Synonym
Dim, cloudy, unclear
• Antonym
Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid
Verbiage
• Definition- Language
that is too wordy or
inflated in
proportion to the
sense or content,
wordiness; a manner
of expression
• Synonyms- Verbosity,
prolixity, diction,
jargon
Distraught

Definition (adj.) very
much agitated or upset
as a result of emotion
or mental conflict

Synonyms: frantic,
distract

Antonyms: calm,
composed, collected