Term
|
Definition
courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to (adj)
Pronounciation: aF' e bel
Synonyms: genial, amicable, agreeable, cordial
Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater (v)
Pronounciation: e graN' diz
synonyms: augment, amplify, enhance, exalt
Antonyms: reduce, decrease, diminish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shapeless, w/o definite form; of no particular type or character; w/o organization, unity, or cohesion (adj)
Pronounciation: e moR' fes
Synonyms: formless, unstrutured, nebulous, inchoate
Antonyms: definite, well-defined, clear-cut |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
that which surrounds (as an Atmosphere); a distiinctive air or personal quality (n)
Pronounciation: oR' e
Synonyms: ambience, atmosphere |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
illegal traffic, smuggled goods(n)/ Illegal, prohibited (adj)
Pronounciation: kaN' tre band
Synonyms: illicit, bootleg, unlawful
Antonyms: legal, lawful, licit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic (adj)
Pronounciation: eR' yu dit
Synonyms: profoundly educated, well-read
Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated, illiterate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
thin, light, delicate, insubstantial (adj)/ a very thin, light cloth(n)
Pronounciation: gaS' e mer
Synonyms: filmy, diaphanous, sheer, airy, feathery, gauzy
Antonyms: thick, dense, solid, massive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply (v)
Pronounciation: in feR'
synonyms: gather, deduce, presume, guess, speculate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically (adj)
Pronounciation: in skrU' te bel
Synonyms: imprenetrable, incomprehensible, enigmatic
Antonyms: comprehensible, intelligible, penetrable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
realting to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience (adj)
Pronounciation: iN' sye ler
Synonyms: narrow-minded, parochial, provincial
Antonyms: catholic, cosmopolitan, liberal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
incapable of being changed or called back (adj)
Pronounciation: i reV' e ke bel
Synonyms: irreversible, unrecallable, unalterable
Antonyms: reversible, changeable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a natural inclination or predilection toward (n)
Pronounciation: pre peN' se te
Synonyms: natural bent, proclivity, penchant
Antonyms: natural incapacity, or inability |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
peevish, complaining, fretful (adj)
Pronounciation: kweR' e les
Synonyms: petulant, touchy, cranky, irritable
Antonyms: uncomplaining, stocial, serene, placid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to argue or plead with someone against something, protest againist, object to (v)
Pronounciation: re maN' strat
Synonyms: reason against, expostulate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to disown, reject, or deny the validity of (v)
Pronounciation: ri pyU' de at
Synonyms: disavow, abjure, renounce
Antonyms: avow, affirm, aver, avouch |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
able to return to an orginal shape or form; able to recover quickly (v)
Pronounciation: ri ziL' yent
Synonyms: springy, elastic, buoyant, bouncy
Antonyms: rigid, stiff, inflexible, unyeilding |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly (v)
Pronounciation: ri veR' be rat
Synonyms: rumble, thunder, boom, echo |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (especially in language), foul-mouthed (adj)
Pronounciation: skeR' e les
Synonyms: obscene, filthy, abusive, vituperative
Antonyms: decorous, seemly, tasteful, dignified |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
persistent, showing industry and determination (adj)
Pronounciation: seJ' e les
Synonyms: assiduous, tireless, indefatigable
Antonyms: lackadaisical, listless, indolent, otiose |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
thin or flimsy in texture; cheap; shoddy or inferior in quality or character; ethically low, mean, or disreputable (adj)
Pronounciation: slE' ze
Synonyms: inferior, cheesy, tawdry, tatty
Antonyms: superior, first-rate, quality, sturdy |
|
|
