Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a synonym for 'abate'?
What does 'adulation' mean?
Praise or flattery that is excessive.
What is an antonym of 'anathema'?
Benediction
What is the definition of 'astute'?
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A synonym for 'avarice' is 'generosity'.
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What does 'culpable' mean?
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Match the following words with their definitions:
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The term 'evanescent' refers to something that lasts forever.
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What is a synonym for 'irresolute'?
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Which of these is an antonym of 'nebulous'?
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Define 'novice'.
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Which word is synonymous with 'pretentious'?
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What does 'recapitulate' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Unit 9 Overview
- Abate: To lessen in amount or intensity; synonyms include diminish and decrease; antonyms include intensify and magnify.
- Adulation: Excessive praise or flattery; synonym is adoration; antonyms are derision and odium.
- Anathema: Something intensely disliked; can be a curse; synonyms are malediction and abomination; antonym is blessing.
- Astute: Exhibiting practical wisdom and cunning; synonyms are acute and sagacious; antonyms include obtuse and dumb.
- Avarice: An excessive desire for wealth; synonyms are cupidity and rapacity.
- Culpable: Deserving blame; synonyms include guilty and delinquent; antonyms are blameless and innocent.
- Dilatory: Inclined to procrastinate, causing delays; antonyms are prompt and speedy.
- Egregious: Conspicuous or outstanding in a negative way; synonyms are glaring and flagrant; antonyms include unnoticeable and paltry.
- Equivocate: To speak in a way that allows for multiple interpretations; synonyms include hedge and palter; antonym is to speak clearly.
- Evanescent: Quickly fading; synonyms are ephemeral and transient; antonyms include everlasting and immortal.
- Irresolute: Unable to decide; synonyms include indecisive and wavering; antonyms are determined and unwavering.
- Nebulous: Vague or unclear; synonyms include hazy and indeterminate; antonyms are distinct and clear.
- Novice: A beginner in an activity; synonyms are neophyte and apprentice; antonyms include veteran and expert.
- Penury: Extreme poverty; synonyms are destitution and indigence; antonyms include affluence and luxury.
- Pretentious: Striving to impress unnecessarily; synonyms are ostentatious and inflated; antonym is modest.
- Recapitulate: To summarize or review a series of facts; synonyms include summarize and go over.
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