Vocabulary Words PDF

1. Pervade  Definition: To spread throughout every part of something.  Synonym: Permeate, saturate.  Antonym: Contain, confine.  Example: A sense of dread began to pervade the dark and gloomy house. 2. Annihilate  Definition: To destroy completely.  Synonym: Obliterate, exterminate.  Antonym...

1. Pervade  Definition: To spread throughout every part of something.  Synonym: Permeate, saturate.  Antonym: Contain, confine.  Example: A sense of dread began to pervade the dark and gloomy house. 2. Annihilate  Definition: To destroy completely.  Synonym: Obliterate, exterminate.  Antonym: Preserve, create.  Example: The powerful storm threatened to annihilate the small village. 3. Insufferable  Definition: Too extreme to bear; intolerable.  Synonym: Unbearable, intolerable.  Antonym: Bearable, tolerable.  Example: The heat in the room was so insufferable that the guests could hardly stay. 4. Goad  Definition: To provoke or annoy someone into action.  Synonym: Provoke, incite.  Antonym: Dissuade, discourage.  Example: He was goaded into making a rash decision by his peers. 5. Lapse  Definition: A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.  Synonym: Slip, mistake.  Antonym: Continuation, persistence.  Example: His brief lapse in attention caused him to miss the entire lecture. 6. Acute  Definition: Intense or severe in degree or effect.  Synonym: Sharp, intense.  Antonym: Mild, moderate.  Example: He suffered from acute pain after the accident. 7. Importunate  Definition: Persistent, especially to the point of annoyance.  Synonym: Insistent, pressing.  Antonym: Unassertive, indifferent.  Example: His importunate demands for attention made him a difficult guest. 8. Sojourn  Definition: A temporary stay.  Synonym: Visit, stopover.  Antonym: Permanent stay, departure.  Example: During his sojourn at the old mansion, he discovered many strange things. 9. Trepidation  Definition: A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.  Synonym: Anxiety, apprehension.  Antonym: Confidence, calmness.  Example: She felt a sense of trepidation as she approached the eerie building. 10. Pallid  Definition: Pale, typically because of poor health.  Synonym: Ashen, wan.  Antonym: Rosy, healthy.  Example: His face was pallid after spending weeks bedridden with illness. 11. Dirge  Definition: A mournful song, especially for a funeral.  Synonym: Lament, requiem.  Antonym: Anthem, celebration.  Example: The solemn dirge echoed through the church during the service. 12. Emaciated  Definition: Abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food.  Synonym: Gaunt, skeletal.  Antonym: Healthy, well- nourished.  Example: The stray dog was so emaciated that you could see its ribs. 13. Modulate  Definition: To adjust or regulate the pitch or tone of something.  Synonym: Adjust, tune.  Antonym: Unmodulated, unregulated.  Example: The singer was able to modulate her voice to hit the high notes perfectly. 14. Solace  Definition: Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.  Synonym: Comfort, relief.  Antonym: Distress, aggravation.  Example: She found solace in her family after the loss of her friend. 15. Abhorrence  Definition: A feeling of repulsion or disgust.  Synonym: Hatred, loathing.  Antonym: Affection, fondness.  Example: He expressed his abhorrence at the cruelty displayed toward the animals. 16. Fervid  Definition: Intensely passionate or enthusiastic.  Synonym: Passionate, intense.  Antonym: Unemotional, indifferent.  Example: His fervid speeches inspired everyone in the room. 17. Hypochondriac  Definition: A person who is abnormally anxious about their health.  Synonym: Health-obsessed, neurotic.  Antonym: Stoic, unconcerned.  Example: She was a hypochondriac, constantly worrying about every minor symptom. 18. Discordant  Definition: Harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony.  Synonym: Dissonant, clashing.  Antonym: Harmonious, melodious.  Example: The discordant sounds of the argument could be heard down the street. 19. Tempestuous  Definition: Characterized by strong, turbulent, or conflicting emotions.  Synonym: Stormy, tumultuous.  Antonym: Calm, peaceful.  Example: Their relationship was tempestuous, filled with both passion and conflict. 20. Aghast  Definition: Filled with horror or shock.  Synonym: Horrified, stunned.  Antonym: Unfazed, calm.  Example: She was aghast at the sight of the wrecked car after the accident.