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92 Cards in this Set
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Ascertain (Verb) While looking at her face, I was able to ascertain that she was frustrated. |
Definition: to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance
Synonym: establish, confirm Antonym: disregard, overlook |
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Aberration (Noun) A genetic aberration is said to be when a person has one green eye and one blue one. |
Definition: the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course Synonym: oddity, delusion Antonym: normality, usualness |
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Hedonist (Noun) My neighbor, who is a hedonist, is irritating, due to his constant parties every night. |
Definition: a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure & self-gratification Synonym: sensualist, debauchee Antonym: ascetic |
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Presage (Noun) Higher prices in fuel are presages toward an increase in airfares. |
Definition: something that portends/foreshadows a future event Synonym: premonition, indication Antonym: establishment, assure |
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Surfeited (Adjective) The surfeited boy threw up minutes after attempting to win the hotdog-eating contest. |
Definition: being fed/supplied to excess, satiety, or disgust Synonym: overfilled, crammed Antonym: lacking, empty |
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Benefaction (Noun) His many benefactions were what gave him happiness. |
Definition: a donation/gift; the doing of good Synonym: gift, charity Antonym: compensation, earnings |
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Ablution (Noun) Some religions have believers perform an ablution before prayer so that they are clean in their God's presence. |
Definition: a cleansing with water/other liquid (often a religious ritual) Synonym: washing, purification Antonym: defilement, corruption |
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Baneful (Adjective) The baneful effects of forcing the voice is clearly set forth. |
Definition: very harmful; deadly Synonym: fatal, disastrous Antonym: beneficial, fortunate |
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Respite (Noun) Gardening can be a hobby for the ones who need respite from the city life. |
Definition: a delay or cessation for a time; temporary suspension Synonym: pause, intermission Antonym: continuation, extension |
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Tarries (Verb) She waits for her friend, but he tarries long and does not arrive. |
Definition: to remain in place; causing delay or tardiness Synonym: dawdle, procrastinate Antonym: complete, finish |
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Castigation (Noun) The world is filled with castigation, for it is broken. |
Definition: judgment & punishment towards an individual Synonym: discipline, penalty Antonym: encouragement, reward |
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Venerable (Adjective) The pope is a venerable leader who's known for always helping others. |
Definition: worthy of respect due to great age or impressive dignity Synonym: admirable, honored Antonym: hateful, repulsive |
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Blight (Noun) A blight had fallen on the earth, and a whole people's food, in one night, perished. |
Definition: any cause of decay, withering or destruction Synonym: plague, affliction Antonym: blessing, health |
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Soothsayer (Noun) He was also a soothsayer, and could repeat the prophetical Buena Dicha by heart. |
Definition: a person who professes to foretell events Synonym: channeller, psychic Antonym: normal, ordinary |
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Vehement (Adjective) It's difficult to hear other's become vehement about how unimportant they were. |
Definition: characterized by anger or intense emotions Synonym: passionate, strong Antonym: apathetic, insensible |
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Disheveled (Adjective) My mornings are often filled with droopy eyes and disheveled hair. |
Definition: untidy or hanging loosely Synonym: messy, unkempt Antonym: clean, orderly |
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Covetousness (Noun) Once she noticed his ongoing stare towards the bank, she saw the covetousness in him. |
Definition: wrongly desires of wealth/possessions; extreme greed Synonym: cupidity, eagerness Antonym: generosity, benevolence |
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Goads (Noun) My relatives are goads to help me live a better, more educated life. |
Definition: something that encourages or strives Synonym: drive, motivation Antonym: restraint, diversion |
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Insolence (Noun) I stood and watched as my friend was being trapped and harmed by insolence. |
Definition: rude or impertinent behavior or speech Synonym: arrogance, uncivility Antonym: modesty, polite |
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Austere (Adjective) It was confusing; one day he would be silly, and then the next he would be austere. |
Definition: very firm in manner and appearance Synonym: serious, forbidding Antonym: calm, gentle |
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Jocular (Adjective) It was aggravating to hear her speak in a jocular tone during our serious discussion. |
Definition: suited for jesting or joking Synonym: funny, lively Antonym: serious, solemn |
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Indolence (Noun) As they grew, indolence took over, and now, nothing is their favorite hobby. |
Definition: state of being in a disposition to prevent effort Synonym: slothful, laziness Antonym: liveliness, diligence |
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Haughtily (Adverb) Because of her haughtily attitude, she did not have many friends. |
Definition: quite snobbish and arrogant Synonym: insolently, vainly Antonym: humble, timid |
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Supplicate (Verb) The homeless man would supplicate for food every night, and would wake up to a buffet. |
Definition: to humbly pray; make a request Synonym: ask, beg Antonym: answer, give |
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Palliative (Adjective) The palliative care the daughter gave to her sick mother was enough to help her feel better. |
Definition: serving to relieve without a cure Synonym: soothing, comforting Antonym: distressing, upsetting |
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Ad Infinitum (Adverb) My sister was extremely annoying today; she kept talking ad infinitum. |
Definition: without an end or limit Synonym: infinity, forever Antonym: ending, ceasing |
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Apportion (Verb) Since there were two winners, they had to apportion the given money. |
Definition: to distribute proportionally according to a plan Synonym: divide, allocate Antonym: withhold, keep |
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Bona Fide (Adjective) The jeweler claimed that the diamond necklace was bona fide and worth a lot of money. |
Definition: without deception or fraud Synonym: authentic, honest Antonym: fake, bogus |
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Buoyant (Adjective) The buoyant rubber duck is able to float in my bathtub all day. |
Definition: capable of floating in a fluid Synonym: weightless, afloat Antonym: heavy, weighted |
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Clique (Noun) Their clique was known by many, and they have never been seen separated. |
Definition: a small, exclusive group of people Synonym: bunch, coterie Antonym: individual, one |
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Concede (Verb) The mother's intimidating facial expression caused the boy to concede that he broke the vase. |
Definition: to acknowledge something as true or proper Synonym: admit, grant Antonym: deny, refuse |
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Congenial (Adjective) His congenial smile made everyone's day, no matter what mood they were in. |
Definition: agreeable or pleasing in nature or character Synonym: favorable, friendly Antonym: hateful, harsh |
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Lofty (Adjective) That lofty tower was the reason for my fear of heights. |
Definition: extending high in the air; towering Synonym: elevated, soaring Antonym: beneath, below |
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Migration (Noun) You can see the migration of the birds in the beginning of December. |
Definition: the act of going from one place to another Synonym: movement, shift Antonym: inaction, stationary |
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Perceive (Verb) The boy perceived that his girlfriend was going to break up with him by the tone in her voice. |
Definition: to become aware of, to discover something Synonym: understand, notice Antonym: ignore, neglect |
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Perverse (Adjective) Her perverse child refused to go take a bath after basketball practice. |
Definition: determined to go counter to what is expected Synonym: stubborn, troublesome Antonym: agreeable, willing |
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Prelude (Noun) The prelude to the play brought so much attention onto what was happening. |
Definition: a preliminary to an action, event, or condition of higher importance Synonym: introduction, foreword Antonym: conclusion, ending |
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Rancid (Adjective) I was able to smell the rancid bread from a thousand miles away. |
Definition: having an unpleasant smell or taste Synonym: nasty, rotten Antonym: fresh, clean |
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Rustic (Adjective) Judging by his overalls, he most likely lived in a very rustic area. |
Definition: relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities Synonym: simple, rural Antonym: urban, sophisticated |
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Sever (Verb) The cook severed the carrots so nicely; each chop was exact, almost perfect. |
Definition: to separate from the whole, to divide into parts Synonym: cleave, split Antonym: attach, combine |
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Sordid (Adjective) Taking the lollipop from the innocent baby displayed how sordid the man really was. |
Definition: morally ignoble or base Synonym: selfish, vile Antonym: honorable, generous |
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Untenable (Adjective) She was untenable when the knife was only a few centimeters away from her neck. |
Definition: incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc. Synonym: baseless, weak Antonym: supportable, flawless |
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Versatile (Adjective) His toolbox contained a versatile contraption that had almost every tool connected to it. |
Definition: capable of or adapted for easily turning from one to another of different tasks Synonym: adjustable, resourceful Antonym: inflexible, limited |
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Vindicate (Verb) She was able to vindicate that the man was innocent after she had seen some evidence. |
Definition: to clear up, as from an accusation or suspicion Synonym: justify, claim Antonym: accuse, convict |
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Wane (Verb) As they arm wrestled, the boy began to wane only a minute after trying to beat the girl. |
Definition: to decrease in intensity, strength, power, etc. Synonym: fade, wither Antonym: grow, increase |
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Adip- (Latin Root) The burgers they served at the fast-food restaurant were quite adipose. |
Definition: fat Synonym: large, chunky Antonym: thin, little |
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Aer- (Greek Root) The aeronauts of the plane brought us safely to the nearest airport during the wild storm. |
Definition: air, atmosphere Synonym: pressure, sky Antonym: ground, landscape |
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Aesthet- (Greek Root) The aesthetic paintings displayed how brilliant the painter truly was. |
Definition: feeling, sensation Synonym: sense, reaction Antonym: numbness, insensitivity |
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Agr- (Greek Root) Agronomy was decreasing in the area due to the fast-spreading disease. |
Definition: field Synonym: grassland, range Antonym: sky, atmosphere |
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Agri- , -egri- (Latin Roots) The country was very agricultural based on the thousands of crops being produced. |
Definition: field, country Synonym: agrarian, rural Antonym: urban, city |
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Alb- (Latin Root) The albino tiger is one of the rarest animals he has ever seen. |
Definition: dull white Synonym: bleached, pale Antonym: darkened, shadowy |
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Am- , Amat- , Amor- (Latin Roots) The two were very amorous with each other almost every second they were together. |
Definition: love, loved Synonym: affection, passion Antonym: hatred, dislike |
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Annex (Verb) Wanting to be creative, the architect decided to annex a new building to an old one. |
Definition: to attach or add, especially to something larger or more important Synonym: append, connect Antonym: separate, disconnect |
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Cleave (Verb) The old man was still able to cleave the large piece of wood in half, surprising the younger men. |
Definition: to divide or part, especially along a natural line of division. Synonym: split, divorce Antonym: join, unite |
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Cordial (Adjective) Despite their intense fights, the two best friends were still cordial towards each other. |
Definition: courteous and gracious; friendly Synonym: sincere, heartfelt Antonym: hostile, aloof |
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Cornerstone (Noun) Water was viewed as a cornerstone for the hardworking runner. |
Definition: an important element on which a particular thing depends or is based Synonym: keystone, base Antonym: subsidiary, accessory |
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Debacle (Noun) He encountered a debacle when his car was smashed into someone else's. |
Definition: a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout Synonym: collapse, wreck Antonym: miracle, wonder |
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Devitalize (Verb) You could tell the pills devitalized him by the amount of sleep he got today. |
Definition: to deprive of vitality or vital properties; to make lifeless Synonym: weaken, diminish Antonym: strengthen, increase |
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Embroil (Verb) The teenager embroiled his friend by giving him a good punch to the face. |
Definition: to bring into conflict or discord; involve in contention or strife Synonym: disturb, trouble Antonym: exclude, uncomplicate |
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Exonerate (Verb) By the end of it, his lawyer was able to exonerate him from the accusation. |
Definition: to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame Synonym: exculpate, relieve Antonym: accuse, condemn |
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Glib (Adjective) The speaker was quite glib, due to his lack of stuttering and pauses within his speech. |
Definition: readily fluent, usually thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so Synonym: articulate, suave Antonym: quiet, stuttering |
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Haphazard (Adjective) The haphazard room was owned by a careless teenage boy. |
Definition: characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity or randomness Synonym: aimless, unorganized Antonym: careful, planned |
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Improvise (Verb) She improvised by using her backpack to prevent herself from being rained on. |
Definition: to compose and perform or deliver without any previous preparation Synonym: brainstorm, concoct Antonym: design, plan |
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Incite (Verb) They incited him to do good this year by saying they would give him a car if he gets straight A's. |
Definition: to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action Synonym: impel, motivate Antonym: deter, prohibit |
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Influx (Noun) As the tsunami grew, an influx of boats came towards the city. |
Definition: the act of flowing in Synonym: rush, invasion Antonym: retardation, slowness |
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Pallor (Noun) Her extreme pallor was due to constant fear as she walked through the haunted house. |
Definition: unusual or intense paleness, as from fear or ill death Synonym: wanness, achromatic Antonym: radiant, glowing |
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Pedigree (Noun) I looked through a pedigree of my family to find out who my ancestors were. |
Definition: an ancestral line Synonym: lineage, descent Antonym: base-born |
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Precipitous (Adjective) Even a picture of the precipitous cliff gave me chills down my spine. |
Definition: extremely or impassably steep Synonym: sheer, abrupt Antonym: low, dull |
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Profuse (Adjective) Their football games always result in profuse sweating. |
Definition: spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess Synonym: aplenty, extravagant Antonym: lacking, sparse |
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Reconcile (Verb) He reconciled with his brother after realizing how idiotic their argument was. |
Definition: to win over to friendliness; to compose or settle Synonym: accommodate, resolve Antonym: disagree, refuse |
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Shackle (Verb) Once they caught the thief, they began to shackle him with handcuffs. |
Definition: to confine or restrain one from something Synonym: bind, secure Antonym: free, liberate |
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Threadbare (Adjective) The cheap socks became threadbare after wearing them for only 3 months. |
Defintion: having the nap worn off so as to lay bare the threads of warp and woof, as a fabric, garment, etc. Synonym: frayed, tattered Antonym: fresh, unused |
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Abase (Verb) She abased her brother by posting a picture of him sleeping with his mouth opened. |
Definition: to lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation Synonym: degrade, humiliate Antonym: elevate, honor |
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Actuate (Verb) The speaker somehow actuated the audience with much humor and confidence. |
Definition: to incite or move to action Synonym: motivate, impel Antonym: discourage, delay |
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Avert (Verb) He averted his eyes to the right so that the sun wouldn't be in his way. |
Definition: to turn away or aside Synonym: prevent, avoid Antonym: aid, allow |
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Boorish (Adjective) The waiter was obviously boorish due to her lack of listening to the customers. |
Definition: of or like a boor; unmannered or crude Synonym: insensitive, barbaric Antonym: charming, polite |
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Brunt (Noun) His kick was the brunt that eventually scored the winning goal. |
Definition: the main force or impact, as of an attack or blow Synonym: burden, pressure Antonym: weakness, relief |
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Combatant (Noun) The combatant trained every day for the attack that was bound to happen soon. |
Definition: a nation engaged in active fighting with enemy forces Synonym: soldier, warrior Antonym: peacemaker, mediator |
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Dormant (Adjective) Her dog was dormant once it touched the fluffy blanket that was next to her. |
Definition: lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive Synonym: torpid, inoperative Antonym: active, lively |
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Dubious (Adjective) She was quite dubious as to how she made a good grade on the test she didn't study for. |
Definition: doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt Synonym: hesitant, uncertain Antonym: definite, positive |
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Harangue (Noun) He gave a big harangue about how people shouldn't be on their phones while driving. |
Definition: a scolding or long or intense verbal attack Synonym: lecture, speech Antonym: silence, listening |
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Harry (Verb) She was harrying him by kicking the back of his seat during the whole 10-hour flight. |
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks Synonym: pester, disturb Antonym: support, comfort |
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Impenitent (Adjective) The girl was not impenitent about stealing some of her best friend's money. |
Definition: not feeling regret about one's sin(s) Synonym: obdurate, unrepentant Antonym: guilty, regretful |
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Knave (Noun) He was a knave because he consistently lied about not stealing anyone's belongings. |
Definition: an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person Synonym: fraud, swindler Antonym: fairness, honesty |
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Legion (Noun) The legion was always ready for a battle, all 4000 of them. |
Definition: a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers Synonym: army, troop Antonym: individual, few |
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Liberality (Noun) The priest's liberality was a feature of his that everyone was able to see. |
Definition: the quality or condition of being liberal in giving Synonym: generosity; bounty Antonym: greed, selfishness |
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Plaintiff (Noun) The plaintiff was speechless after the defendant brought out a surprising statement. |
Definition: a person who brings suit in a court Synonym: prosecutor, suer Antonym: defendant, offender |
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Probe (Verb) They probed her belly to see what was causing her constant stomach pains. |
Definition: to search into or examine thoroughly Synonym: question, investigate Antonym: ignore, disregard |
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Protract (Verb) She decided to protract her planking time to 1 more minute. |
Definition: to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of Synonym: prolong, continue Antonym: shorten, abbreviate |
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Quarry (Noun) The quarry was so open, which made me feel free whenever I visited it. |
Definition: an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc. Synonym: trench, shaft Antonym: filling, stuffing |
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Spurn (Verb) After the fight, she would spurn her brother every time he tried to talk to her. |
Definition: to reject with disdain; scorn Synonym: despise, ignore Antonym: embrace, welcome |
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Subterfuge (Noun) His crossed fingers were a subterfuge, meaning he never made the promise for her. |
Definition: an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc. Synonym: cheat, trick Antonym: honesty, openness |
