Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit 3 – Flashcards
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Abominate
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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for SYNONYMS: loathe, abhor, despise, detest ANTONYMS: relish, savor, cherish, 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, attribute
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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, command, 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, atone, 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, unconsidered ANTONYMS: deliberate, intentional, premeditated
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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, token, trifling, inconsequential ANTONYMS: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
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noncommittal
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no 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: embezzle, 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: natural, bent, penchant, propensity ANTONYMS: inability or 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, loyal, faithful, allegiant
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tenuous
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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; 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: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk ANTONYMS: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
