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25 Cards in this Set
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Ascertain (Verb) They could ascertain that he came from a different time and place. |
Definition- To find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine Synonym: Confirm, Double-check Antonym: Miss, Overlook |
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Aberration (Noun) The spherical aberration of an object-glass |
Definition- The act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type. Synonym: Delusion, Weirdness Antonym: Normality, Regularity |
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Hedonist (Noun) My grandfather was a hedonist in his teenage days. |
Definition- A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification Synonym: Epicure, Glutton Antonym: Ascetic, Killjoy |
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Presage (Noun) Dark clouds normally presage a storm. |
Definition- Something that portends or foreshadows a future event; an omen, prognostic, or warning indication. Synonym: Apprehension, Misgiving Antonym: Assure, Establish |
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Surfeited (Noun) He died of a surfeit of toxic fumes. |
Definition- Excess or overindulgence in eating or drinking. Synonym: Bellyful, Profusion Antonym: Base, Lack |
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Benefaction (Noun) His own benefaction took the form of scholarships and fellowships. |
Definition- An act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good. Synonym- Aid, Donation Antonym: Wages, Earnings |
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Ablution (Noun) As she did ablution for her prayers, she keeps in mind not to break it. |
Definition- A cleansing with water, especially as a religious ritual. Synonym: Bath, Cleansing Antonym: Dirtying, Descreation |
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Baneful (Adjective) The baneful mob finally dissolved. |
Definition- Causing destruction or serious damage or woe: serious harmful Synonym: Destructive, Wicked Antonym: Advantageous, Lucky |
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Respite (Noun) The weekend respite from the stand has scared him right. |
Definition- A Delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief Synonym: Break, Forgiveness Antonym: Continuation, Going |
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Tarries (Verb) The table tarries most of the time, but shakes here and there. |
Definition- To remain or stay, as in place; sojourn Synonym: Abide, Pause Antonym: Complete, Finish |
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Castigation (Verb) The girl loves to do a castigation on her peers. |
Definition- To criticize or reprimand severely. Synonym: Discipline, Scolding Antonym: Approve, Endorse |
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Venerable (Adjective) The veteran demanded respect for he was a venerable person. |
Definition- Commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; high office or noble character. Synonym: Admirable, Worshipped Antonym: Unrespected, Non-important |
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Blight (Noun) He needed to destroy his home in order to get rid of the blight affecting it |
Definition- The rapid and extensive discoloration, wilting, and death of plant tissues. Synonym: Bane, Pest Antonym: Blessing, Health |
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Soothsayer (Noun) The soothsayer informed me on the up coming events in my life. |
Definition- A person who professes to foretell events. Synonym: Gazer, Psychic Antonym: Average, Liar |
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Vehement (Adjective) You could see the vehement in his eyes. |
Definition- Characterized by rancor or anger; violent. Synonym: Angry, Vicious Antonym: Apathetic, Indifferent |
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Disheveled (Adjective) You could tell she was disheveled just by looking at her room |
Definition- Hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt Synonyms: Tousled, Scuzzy Antonyms: Tidy, Neat |
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Covetousness (Adjective) The book was about the true story of a man struggling with Covetousness |
Definition- Inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy. Synonym: Greed, Cupidity Antonym: Poor, non-stingy |
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Goads (Noun) I used the goads to direct the cattle and riders to their destination. |
Definition- A stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen. Synonym: Impulse, Whip Antonym: Deterrent, Restraint |
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Insolence (Noun) She behaved with insolence because of her past. |
Definition- Contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech. Synonym: Abuse, Pertness Antonym: Humility, Respect |
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Austere (Adjective) He had austere attire on for the interview. |
Definition- Severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding Synonym: Earnest, Serious Antonym: Gentle, Mild |
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Jocular (Adjective) He wasn't he's usual jocular self today. |
Definition- Given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting Synonym: Amusing, Campy Antonym: Solemn, Serious |
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Indolence (None) The people abandoned themselves to indolence and vice. |
Definition- having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful Synonym: Idleness, Laziness Antonym: Energetic, Hyper |
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Haughtily (Adjective) She acted haughtily towards the person who made her lose her race. |
Definition- Disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious Synonym: Loftily, Nose in the air Antonym: Cringing, Timid |
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Supplicate (verb) The homeless man was not too prideful to supplicate for change to buy food. |
Definition- To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition Synonym: Appeal, Desire Antonym: Claim, Deny |
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Palliative (Adjective) A good palliative is comforting something. |
Definition- serving to palliate; To relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate Synonym: Apologize, Gloze Antonym: Accuse, Blame |
