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21 Cards in this Set
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Ameliorate (verb) “strategies to ameliorate negative effects on the environment.” |
Definition: to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory Synonym: improve, alleviate, amend Antonym: aggravate, intensify, worsen |
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Aplomb (noun) “But Obama and his party have been playing the race card with the aplomb of a Jim Crow Democrat.” |
Definition: imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance Synonym: equanimity, poise, nonchalance Antonym: fear, gaucheness, anxiety |
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Bombastic (adjective) “Did you look at the talk news landscape and view it as too bombastic, and decide to take a more measured, conversational approach?” |
Definition: high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious Synonym: grandiose, pompous, aureate Antonym: humble, quiet, reserved |
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Callow (adjective) "a callow youth." |
Definition: immature or inexperienced Synonym: inexperienced, puerile, youthful Antonym: experienced, old, mature |
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Drivel (noun) "Assuredly they are not—in utter stolidity of platitude and absolute impotence of drivel." |
Definition: childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking Synonym: nonsense, twaddle, gibberish Antonym: sense, truth, understanding |
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Epitome (noun) "He is the epitome of goodness." |
Definition: a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class Synonym: embodiment, essence, example Antonym: addition, enlargement, expansion |
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Exhort (verb) "They did not baldly call for a coup, but they did exhort soldiers to 'take a stand.'" |
Definition: to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently. Synonym: beseech, advise, encourage Antonym: deter, discourage, dissuade |
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Ex Officio (adverb and adjective) "an ex officio member of the committee" |
Definition: by virtue of one's position or status. Synonym: approved, accepted, authorized Antonym: disapproved, uncertain, refused |
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Infringe (verb) "to infringe a copyright" |
Definition: to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress Synonym: breach, disobey, impose Antonym: give, obey, receive |
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Ingratiate (verb) "She ingratiated her colleagues with her well-researched project proposal." |
Definition: to establish in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort Synonym: flatter, attract, captivate Antonym: repel, disgust, repulse |
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Interloper (noun) "He was an athiest who felt like an interloper in this religious gathering." |
Definition: a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others Synonym: trespasser, intruder, alien Antonym: courteous, respectful, reserved |
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Intrinsic (adjective) "the intrinsic value of a gold ring." |
Definition: belonging to a thing by its very nature Synonym: elemental, basic, peculiar Antonym: acquired, learned, extrinsic |
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Inveigh (verb) "to inveigh against isolationism." |
Definition: to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail Synonym: admonish, berate, blame Antonym: accept, agree, allow |
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Lassitude (noun) "the pleasant lassitude of the warm summer afternoon." |
Definition: weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor Synonym: dullness, exhaustion, fatigue Antonym: action, diligence, energy |
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Millennium (noun) "There are more than a half million fewer auto industry workers than there were at the beginning of the millennium." |
Definition: a period of 1000 years; a period of general righteousness and happiness, especially in the indefinite future. Synonym: happiness, paradise, prosperity Antonym: hell, miserable, dreadful |
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Occult (adjective) "a chemical test to detect occult blood in the stool." |
Definition: of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies. Synonym: concealed, magic, hidden Antonym: bare, clear, exposed |
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Permeate (verb) "Bright sunshine permeated the room." |
Definition: to pass into or through every part of Synonym: infiltrate, infuse, invade Antonym: dehydrate, dry, take out |
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Precipitate (verb) "to precipitate an international crisis." |
Definition: to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly Synonym: accelerate, hasten, trigger Antonym: block, halt, hinder |
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Stringent (adjective) "stringent laws." |
Definition: rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe Synonym: rigid, tight, binding Antonym: calm, easy, flexible |
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Surmise (noun) "She did, however, choose to surmise that 'The nationality of the shooter, it sounds Hispanic, Latino,' based on his name." |
Definition: to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; guess Synonym: assumption, conjecture, attempt Antonym: fact, information, knowledge |
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Nicole Nguyen A4 English II IntH |
Mrs. Smith-Page November 22, 2015 |
