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39 Cards in this Set
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evanescent (adj.) |
Soon the passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing The evanescent mist disappears each day after the sun rises above the city. Synonyms: Brief, temporary |
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negligible (adj.) |
Such a negligible flaw in the diamond would never be noticed except by a professional. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant: sound could at last be recorded with incredible ease and at negligible cost. Synonym: Tiny, insignificant |
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capitulate (v.) |
After enduring a brutal siege, the kind’s army was forces to capitulate. Synonyms: retreat, draw back, surrender unconditionally, and yield Antonyms: persist, resist, |
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incessant (adj.) |
Furious about the dog’s incessant barking, the neighbor called the police. Synonyms: continuous, nonstop |
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utopia (n.) |
After a harsh winter in North Dakota, Miami seemed like a utopia. The communist economic system is built on the utopia that the human race is absolutely selfless and altruistic, putting the benefit of the whole society above her or his own. |
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lethargy (n.) |
Mike seems really lethargic; he slept through math today. Antonyms: Energy, enthusiasm |
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fluctuate (v.) |
My mood is fluctuating wildly today. One minute I’m hugging everyone, and the next minute I’m screaming and crying. Definition - To change continuously; shift back and forth; vary irregularly; To move back and forth in waves; To cause to fluctuate. |
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capricious (adj.) |
The capricious actress demanded a bowl of green lollipops in her dressing room, decided she didn’t want them, and threw the bowl against the wall. Synonyms: Whimsical, Erratic |
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venerate (v.) |
The university venerated the old professor for his years of dedicated service and his numerous academic achievements by naming the new library after him. Synonyms: worship, lionize, esteem Antonym: disgrace |
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enigma (n.) |
Baffled by the enigma of the missing socks, angel decided to call in the experts. The enigma of Jack the Ripper, a mysterious and unusually successful serial killer, remains unveiled after two hundred years, today. |
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pompous (adj.) |
Ernesto, the most pompous senior in the entire school, struts around the halls like he is loyalty. Synonyms: Conceited, self-righteous, snooty Antonyms: modest, unassuming, boorish, meek, humble |
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zenith (n.) |
At the zenith of her career, she had over five lucrative endorsement deals and was voted the year’s most valuable player. Synonyms: summit, apex. |
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clandestine (adj.) |
The government agent trained for years before he began his clandestine activities overseas. Synonyms: underground, covert, stealthy Antonym: Conspicuous |
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fortuitous (adj.) |
On his way to the gym Andrew made a fortuitous discovery: a hundred dollar bill lying on the sidewalk. Synonyms: Lucky |
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propensity (n.) |
The trophy wife had a propensity for flashy and expensive clothes. Synonyms: inclination, tendency A natural inclination or tendency |
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sporadic (adj.) |
Beth’s sporadic attendance infuriated Coach Davis, who accused her of not truly caring about floor hockey. |
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pragmatic (adj.) |
Lucy, always pragmatic, didn’t panic when the winter dance decorations caught on fire; she simply instructed everyone to calmly exit the gym and dialed 911. Antonyms: unrealistic, idealistic |
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sycophant (n.) |
Bill is such a sycophant. As student council president, all he does is kiss up to the principal and praise all of the vice principal’s decisions. |
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efface (v.) |
“Only time will efface my heartbreak,” Emily sobbed. Synonyms: eradicate, obliterate, and erode, Antonyms: germinate, generate, perpetuate |
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spurious (adj.) |
Abe tried to defend himself against spurious accusations that he had rigged the cheerleading competition. Synonym: fake, false, bogus, illegitimate, untrue, counterfeit |
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benevolent (adj.) |
The benevolent alumnus lavished money on his alma mater, urging the creation of a fund or impoverished applicants. Synonyms: generous, caring |
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acquiesce (v.) |
After enduring hours of nagging and whining, Mrs. Nixon acquiesced to her son’s pleas and gave him a later curfew. Synonyms: Consent, submit, agree, accept, assent, and agree Antonyms: Oppose, dissent, contest, and dispute |
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partisan (adj.) |
Although the president promised to change the tone, the year was characterized by bitter partisan bickering. Antonyms: impartial, neutral |
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candid (adj.) |
“Be candid,” said Erica. “Do these pants make me look fat?” You want to be candid about your pregnancy to your sexual partner if you are at a favorable situation (legal age, stable economic status, and most importantly, stable relationship), but not when you are a prostitute. You want to be candid to your friends about what you’re up to, unless you’re Batman. “Be candid,” said Erica. “Do these pants make me look fat?” “No, your fat makes you look fat.” Synonyms: frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critics. |
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parochial (adj.) |
After years of living a sophisticated, liberal life in the city, Ramon found his parents’ small-town mindset unbearably parochial. Synonyms: close-minded, insular, insophisticated, narrow Antonyms: secular, open-minded. , |
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rhetoric (n.) |
Claudia is a master of rhetoric. After listening to her for a few minutes, you’ll believe whatever she is telling you. Synonyms: oratory, propaganda |
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taciturn (adj.) |
The taciturn patient spent her time staring at the wall and ignoring the nurses. Synonyms: mute, reserved, reticent Antonym: chatty, talkative, loquacious, garrulous, long-winded |
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irrefutable (adj.) |
The evidence was irrefutable, and the jury convicted her after only an hour of deliberation. |
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cajole (v.) |
After much cajoling and wheedling, Alex managed to get the beauty queen to go on a date with him. Synonyms: convince, persuade |
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Iconoclast (n.) |
A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional inst… etc. as being based on error or superstition. |
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disseminate (v.) |
The dissemination of information always happened right after school, when groups of friends got together and gossiped about the day’s news. Synonyms: Broadcast, distribute, scatter, publicize, propagate Antonym: harvest, protect, collect |
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aloof (adj.) |
Unlike the eager and friendly dog, who barked with excitement whenever she saw her owner, the cat was aloof and disliked human company. Synonym: indifferent, |
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innate (adj.) |
My sledding prowess is a combination of innate ability and dedicated training. Antonyms: rehearsed, learned |
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placate (v.) |
In an attempt to placate his furious students, Mr. Mallory agreed to rethink his grading policy. Synonyms: Soothe, Pacify |
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fallacy (n.) |
A lot of people believe that going outside with wet hair will give you a cold, but that’s a total fallacy. Eating earwax will make you mute. |
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magnanimous (adj.) |
Generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one’s enemies. High minded, noble: a just and magnanimous ruler. Proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness. |
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expedite (v.) |
In order to expedite the check-in process at the airport, please have out your passport. Synonyms: accelerate, hurry |
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salubrious (adj.) |
The doctor recommended such salubrious actions as jogging, eating leafy greens, and getting more sleep. Favorable to or promoting health; healthful: salubrious air. |
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elucidate (v.) |
The tutor tried her best to elucidate the algebra concept, but Ben just stared at her with a glazed look in his eyes. Synonyms: Illuminate, explain, clarify, expound Antonym: muddle |
