Vocabulary Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Acquit: To declare (someone) not guilty of a crime; free from blame.

• Example: The jury acquitted the defendant.

• Synonyms: exonerate, release, discharge

• Antonyms: convict, condemn, find guilty

• Deem: To consider or judge to be.

• Example: The court deemed the evidence insufficient.

• Synonyms: consider, believe, judge

• Antonyms: disregard, dismiss, doubt

• Devastate: To destroy or damage something severely; overwhelm with grief or shock.

• Example: The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

• Synonyms: ruin, demolish, obliterate

• Antonyms: maintain, repair, restore

• Discredit: To damage the reputation of someone or something; to prove something false.

• Example: The scandal discredited the politician.

• Synonyms: disgrace, defame, undermine

• Antonyms: praise, honor, vindicate

• Elusive: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

• Example: The elusive answers were found in an obscure journal.

• Synonyms: evasive, intangible, subtle

• Antonyms: clear, obvious, readily available

• Generate: To produce or create something.

• Example: The reactor generates electricity.

• Synonyms: create, produce, manufacture

• Antonyms: destroy, consume, disable

• Idolize: To admire someone or something excessively.

• Example: Fans idolized the pop star.

• Synonyms: worship, adore, venerate

• Antonyms: despise, scorn, disrespect

• Ingratitude: Lack of thankfulness.

• Example: Her ingratitude was shocking.

• Synonyms: thanklessness, unappreciation

• Antonyms: gratitude, appreciation, thankfulness

• Keepsake: An object kept as a reminder of someone or something.

• Example: The locket was a cherished keepsake.

• Synonyms: memento, souvenir

• Antonyms: (not a direct opposite, but a contrast) forgettable object

• Mortal: Subject to death; deadly,.

• Example: All mortals must eventually die.

• Synonyms: human, fatal, lethal

• Antonyms: immortal, divine, everlasting

• Ovation: A loud and enthusiastic expression of praise, typically addressed to a performer.

• Example: The symphony received a thunderous ovation.

• Synonyms: applause, cheering

• Antonyms: booing, hissing, silence

• Petty: Of little importance; trifling.

• Example: He got upset over a petty argument.

• Synonyms: trivial, minor, insignificant

• Antonyms: significant, major, important

• Plight: A difficult or dangerous situation.

• Example: The refugees were in a desperate plight.

• Synonyms: predicament, distress, trouble

• Antonyms: ease, comfort, safety

• Repent: To feel remorse for wrongdoing and express regret.

• Example: He repented of his actions.

• Synonyms: regret, atone, amend

• Antonyms: persist, continue, justify

• Reverie: A state of dreamy, fanciful musing.

• Example: Lost in a reverie, he did not notice the time.

• Synonyms: daydream, fantasy, meditation

• Antonyms: reality, alertness, concentration

• Revocation: The act of revoking or annulling something.

• Example: The revocation of the permit was unexpected.

• Synonyms: cancellation, withdrawal, repeal

• Antonyms: confirmation, grant, renewal

• Scan: To examine something closely by moving one's eyes or a device over it.

• Example: She scanned the room for her friends.

• Synonyms: survey, inspect, browse

• Antonyms: ignore, overlook, neglect

• Strand: To leave someone or something alone and stranded.

• Example: The storm stranded us on the island.

• Synonyms: desert, abandon, isolate

• Antonyms: rescue, support, assist

• Strife: Conflict or quarreling.

• Example: The community was plagued by racial strife.

• Synonyms: discord, contention, dispute

• Antonyms: harmony, peace, unity

• Topple: To cause something to fall; overthrow something.

• Example: The earthquake toppled the old buildings.

• Synonyms: collapse, overthrow, overturn

• Antonyms: support, maintain, erect

• Acute: Sharp or severe; precise

• Example: The patient experienced an acute attack of pain.

• Synonyms: sharp, severe, intense

• Antonyms: dull, mild, gradual

• Bluster: To talk or behave in a forceful, aggressive, but insincere way.

• Example: He blustered about his accomplishments.

• Synonyms: boast, swagger, brag

• Antonyms: moderate, gentle, humble

• Bungle: To spoil or ruin something through clumsiness or incompetence.

• Example: He bungled the task horribly.

• Synonyms: mess up, botch, fumble

• Antonyms: complete, succeed, master

• Commentary: A discussion or explanation of something.

• Example: The commentary on the play was insightful.

• Synonyms: analysis, interpretation, observation

• Antonyms: silence, lack of comment

• Duration: The length of time something lasts.

• Example: The duration of the concert was two hours.

• Synonyms: length, span, time period

• Antonyms: brevity, short duration

• Eerie: Giving a feeling of mystery or strangeness, often of impending danger.

• Example: The old house had an eerie atmosphere.

• Synonyms: strange, uncanny, mysterious

• Antonyms: reassuring, safe, normal

• Facet: A feature or aspect of something.

• Example: The multifaceted problem has many facets.

• Synonyms: aspect, element, dimension

• Antonyms: whole, totality, entirety

• Fidelity: Faithfulness or loyalty, especially in relationships; exactness in duplication.

• Example: His fidelity to his principles was admirable.

• Synonyms: faithfulness, loyalty, accuracy

• Antonyms: unfaithfulness, treachery, inaccuracy

• Fray: A violent or confused conflict; to come apart; to make rough.

• Example: The soldiers engaged in a fray. The fabric frayed at the edges.

• Synonyms: (conflict) altercation, dispute. (fray as verb) unravel, wear

• Antonyms:(conflict) peace, harmony; (as verb): maintain, mend

• Headstrong: Stubbornly determined; unyielding.

• Example: She was a headstrong young woman.

• Synonyms: obstinate, resolute, inflexible

• Antonyms: pliable, compliant, yielding

• Inhabitant: A person or animal that lives in a place.

• Example: The town's inhabitants were friendly.

• Synonyms: resident, dweller

• Antonyms: visitor, passerby

• Numb: Without feeling or sensation.

• Example: The cold numbed his fingers.

• Synonyms: desensitized, benumbed, insensible

• Antonyms: sensitive, aware, feeling

• Pacify: To calm or soothe; to bring peace to.

• Example: The diplomat sought to pacify the warring factions.

• Synonyms: appease, tranquilize, quiet

• Antonyms: agitate, inflame, provoke

• Ravenous: Extremely hungry.

• Example: The ravenous wolves stalked their prey

• Synonyms: hungry, voracious, famished

• Antonyms: hungry, satiated, full

• Refute: To prove something wrong; to deny.

• Example: The scientist refuted the competitor's theory.

• Synonyms: disprove, deny, rebut

• Antonyms: prove, affirm, support

• Remorse: Deep regret or guilt for wrongdoing.

• Example: Her remorse was profound.

• Synonyms: repentance, regret, sorrow

• Antonyms: happiness, joy, satisfaction

• Setback: A temporary failure or difficulty.

• Example: The project suffered a setback due to the unexpected rain.

• Synonyms: obstacle, hindrance, impediment

• Antonyms: advance, progress, success

• Smug: Self-satisfied and complacent, often to an irritating degree.

• Example: He expressed himself in a smug way.

• Synonyms: conceited, arrogant, pompous

• Antonyms: humble, modest, unassuming

• Synopsis: A brief summary or outline.

• Example: The synopsis gave a general overview.

• Synonyms: summary, overview, abstract

• Antonyms: in depth account, verbose account

• Tarry: To delay; to linger in a place.

• Example: We tarried on our journey.

• Synonyms: linger, delay, stay

• Antonyms: leave, depart

• Agenda: A list of things to do or discuss.

• Example: What's on today's agenda?

• Synonyms: schedule, program

• Antonyms: nothing, nothing planned

• Amiable: Friendly and pleasant.

• Example: She maintained an amiable disposition.

• Synonyms: friendly, pleasant, cordial

• Antonyms: unfriendly, unpleasant, hostile

• Befuddle: To confuse or perplex.

• Example: The complex instructions befuddled the students

• Synonyms: confuse, puzzle, bewilder

• Antonyms: clarify, enlighten, simplify

• Blight: A destructive influence or disease.

• Example: The blight devastated the crops.

• Synonyms: plague, curse, affliction

• Antonyms: blessing, prosperity

• Boisterous: Loud, energetic, and exuberant.

• Example: The party was boisterous.

• Synonyms: rowdy, lively, exuberant

• Antonyms: quiet, subdued, reserved

• Clarity: Understandability or distinctness.

• Example: Clarity in written work is vital.

• Synonyms: lucidity, precision, distinctness

• Antonyms: obscurity, confusion, vagueness

• Compliant: Willing to yield to others' wishes; submissive.

• Example: He showed a compliant attitude.

• Synonyms: obedient, acquiescent

• Antonyms: resistant, defiant, rebellious

• Conserve: To protect and preserve from loss or damage

• Example: The government is working to conserve natural resources.

• Synonyms: safeguard , protect

• Antonyms: waste, squander, destroy

• Debut: A first public appearance.

• Example: The ballerina made successful debut performance.

• Synonyms: premiere Antonyms:(not direct opposite, a contrast) final performance

• Gory: Graphic and violent.

• Example: The details of the accident were quite gory.

• Synonyms: gruesome, bloody, graphic

• Antonyms: clean, wholesome, peaceful

• Gross: Large or excessive; extremely bad.

• Example: The gross amount exceeded the budget.

• Synonyms: huge, enormous, significant. (of behavior) terrible, wicked

• Antonyms: small, insignificant, moral

• Induce: To cause or bring about.

• Example: The doctor induced sleep with a drug.

• Synonyms: bring about, create

• Antonyms: prevent, stop

• Leeway: Room for manoeuvre or flexibility.

• Example: The schedule gave us some leeway.

• Synonyms: margin, flexibility

• Antonyms: constraint, limitation

• Limber: Flexible or agile.

• Example: The gymnast had very limber muscles.

• Synonyms: supple, flexible, agile

• Antonyms: stiff, inflexible, rigid

• Maze: A complex network of pathways.

• Example: We got lost in the maze.

• Synonyms: labyrinth, puzzle

• Antonyms: clear path, straightforward route

• Oracle: A person who can give predictions.

• Example: The ancient Greek oracle foretold the future.

• Synonyms: prophet

• Antonyms: not applicable

• Partisan: A strong supporter of a particular cause or party.

• Example: The speaker was a partisan in the debate.

• Synonyms: adherent, supporter.

• Antonyms: opponent, rival

• Reimburse: To pay back money that has been spent.

• Example: The company will reimburse you for your expenses.

• Synonyms: refund, repay

• Antonyms: steal, withhold

• Vacate: To leave a place; to make vacant.

• Example: The tenant needs to vacate the property by the stipulated date.

• Synonyms: depart, empty

• Antonyms: occupy, remain

• Vagabond: A person who travels without a permanent home.

• Example: The vagabond wandered the countryside.

• Synonyms: wanderer, nomad

• Antonyms: settled resident

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