Level F Unit 3 Choosing The Right Word, unit 3 – Flashcards
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It may be an exaggeration to say that American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ... classical European building designs, but he certainly deviated from them.
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abominated
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Peace negotiations between the two countries were already ... when the border dispute broke out.
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tenuous
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Although the Queen or King is the ... head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British Government.
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nominal
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You are following an all too familiar pattern in ... your failures to everyone except yourself.
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ascribing
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An experienced politician always tries to avoid making ... remarks that may offend some voters.
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inadvertent
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It is only in my fantasies that I display the ... associated with movie heroes who are "as cool as a cucumber".
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sangfroid
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I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong ... for expensive living.
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proclivity
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Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but our best defense against ... at home is the loyalty of the American people.
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sedition
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... was a common offense among Roman provincial governors, who, when asked how that made their fortunes, often replied, "In the provinces."
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Peculation
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The sordid and ... language from both candidates is offensive and takes the focus away from the issues.
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vitriolic
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His investments proved to be profitable, but they were ... rather than the result of knowledge and planning.
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Adventitious
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Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the ... of diverse groups of immigrants.
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Acculturation
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Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ... one.
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tenuous
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... is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.
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Commiseration
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Although that critic is feared for ... reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgements.
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Vitriolic
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Her mother... laziness of any kind and railed vehemently against sleeping in on Sundays.
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abominated
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Even criminals who displayed ... would crack under pressure when confronted by the legendary prosecuting attorney.
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sangfroid
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I was simply unable to follow the ... reasoning by which she "proved" that a straight line is not necessarily the shortest distance between two points.
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circuitous
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With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a ... of last minute activity and preparation.
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ferment
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The worst way I can think of to ... this program would be to set up another new committee on New Programs.
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expedite
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Because he has been able to ... almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.
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wheedle
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They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are ... by a deep personal conviction not to take a human life.
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enjoined
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After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to ... the dark deeds of his past by acts of kindness and mercy.
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expiate
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When I spoke to Mother about going on the spring trip to Washington, her only reply was a ... "We'll see".
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noncommittal
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This is a .. route, but we avoid the the traffic jams on the Interstate.
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circuitous
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abominate
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(v.) to have intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest Antonyms: relish, savor, esteem
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acculturation
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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend Synonyms: adaptation
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adventitious
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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital
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ascribe
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(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute Synonyms: impute, credit
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circuitous
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies
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commiserate
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(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonyms: feel no sympathy for
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enjoin
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(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit Synonyms: bid, charge, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit
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expedite
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(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
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expiate
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(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, make reparation
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ferment
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(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action Synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
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inadvertent
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental Synonyms: accidental Antonyms: deliberate, intentional
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nominal
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(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously Synonyms: titular, inconsequential Antonyms: actual, exorbitant
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noncommittal
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest Antonyms: positive, definite, committed
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peculate
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(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use Synonyms: defraud, misappropriate
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proclivity
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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms: penchant, propensity Antonyms: inability, incapacity
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sangfroid
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(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
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seditious
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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, faithful, allegiant
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tenuous
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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid
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vitriolic
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(adj.) bitter sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
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wheedle
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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end Synonyms: inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
