Vocabulary Unit 7 Answers – Flashcards
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Edict
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Noun An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. Synonym: Decree Antonym: Request Origin: Latin (ēdictum) The edict the principal gave made the whole school revolt.
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Malediction
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Noun A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction. Synonym: Curse Antonym: Gift Origin: late Middle English (malediccion) The malediction made the princess die with on her sixteenth birthday.
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Regicide
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Noun The action of killing a king. Synonym: Assassination Antonym: Birth Origin: Latin (rēg) The regicide of the dictator wasn't exactly surprising.
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Parricide
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Noun The killing of a parent or other near relative. Synonym: Murder Antonym: Birth Origin: Latin (parricīdum) The parricide shocked the whole town.
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Venerate
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Verb Regard with great respect. Synonym: Revere Antonym: Dishonor Origin: Latin (venerātus) Eric venerates Duke.
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Wrath
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Noun Extreme anger. Synonym: Anger Antonym: Happiness Origin: Middle English (wraththe) The wrath she had when false rumors were spread about her was unimaginable due to her innocent demeanor.
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Primeval
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Adjective Of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world. Synonym: Ancient Antonym: Modern Origin:Latin (prīmaev) The way the paleo diet works is primeval.
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Vilgilant
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Adjective Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Synonym: Watchful Antonym: Careless Origin: Latin (vigilant) The girl was vigilant when it comes to friendships after her former best friend backstabbed her.
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Herald
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Noun An official messenger bringing news. Synonym: Sign Antonym: Insignificant object Origin: Middle English (herau) The herald informed the town who won the presidential election.
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Prudent
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Adjective Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Synonym: Wise Antonym: Dumb Origin: Latin (prudent) The girl makes all of her prudent decisions thinking about the future.
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Hearsay
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Noun Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate. Synonym: Rumor Antonym: Truth Origin: Middle French (par ouïr dire) The hearsays the girl spread were all false.
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Abominable
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Adjective Causing moral revulsion. Synonym: Loathsome Antonym: Admirable Origin: Latin (abōminābilis) The abominable friend was no longer trusted.
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Marauder
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Noun A person who marauds. Synonym: Raider Antonym: Policeman Origin: French (marauder) That filthy marauder stole my things.
