applied vocabulary list 3
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Applied Vocabulary List 3. Abase ( v .). To reduce or lower in reputation Synonyms – degrade, shame, put down, humble Antonyms – raise, uplift, honor, dignify. Abomination ( n .). Anything greatly disliked; a shameful action Synonyms – obscenity, horror, disgust, disgrace - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Applied Vocabulary List 3
Abase (v.)
• To reduce or lower in reputation• Synonyms – degrade, shame, put down,
humble• Antonyms – raise, uplift, honor, dignify
Abomination (n.)
• Anything greatly disliked; a shameful action• Synonyms – obscenity, horror, disgust,
disgrace• Antonyms – joy, pleasure, admiration,
satisfaction
Allot (v.)
• To distribute by portion; parcel out• Synonyms – assign, allocate, dole out,
dispense• Antonyms – withhold, retain, deny, refuse
Blatant (adj.)
• Very obvious• Synonyms – flagrant, unmistakable, glaring• Antonyms – subtle, unnoticeable, hidden
Cajole (v.)
• To persuade by flattery or promises• Synonyms – coax, sweet-talk, entice• Antonyms – threaten, force, coerce
Demur (v.)
• Take exception to• Synonyms – object, protest, disagree• Antonyms – agree, consent, accept
Detrimental (adj.)
• Damaging, harmful• Synonyms – unfavorable, dangerous, injurious• Antonyms – beneficial, advantageous
Façade (n.)
• A false or artificial appearance• Synonyms – mask, disguise, cover
Garble (v.)
• To confuse unintentionally• Synonyms – jumble, distort, muddle• Antonyms – make clear, clarify, straighten out
Hyperbole (n.)
• An obvious or intentional exaggeration• Synonyms – overstatement, magnification• Antonyms – understatement, underestimation
Iconoclast (n.)
• A person who attacks cherished beliefs and traditions
• Synonyms – dissenter, rebel, nonconformist, revolutionary
Insidious (adj.)
• Seductive, but harmful, cunningly deceitful• Synonyms – sinister, menacing, crafty,
treacherous• Antonyms – upright, straightforward, sincere,
honest
Lethargic (adj.)
• Drowsy; sluggish• Synonyms – lazy, inert, tired, weary• Antonyms – energetic, active, alert
Onerous (adj.)
• Troublesome; causing hardship• Synonyms – burdensome, difficult, arduous,
painful• Antonyms – easy, simple, effortless
Pedantic (adj.)
• Overly concerned with little details• Synonyms – finicky, nitpicking, fussy,
meticulous • Antonyms – general, comprehensive, vague
Profuse (adj.)
• Abundant; in great amount• Synonyms – generous, bountiful, teeming,
prolific• Antonyms – scanty, skimpy, sparse, meager
Rapport (n.)
• A harmonious relation; connection• Synonyms – understanding, empathy,
fellowship• Antonyms – misunderstanding, conflict,
dissention
Sporadic (adj.)
• Happening at irregular intervals in time• Synonyms – spotty, scattered, occasional,
infrequent• Antonyms – continuous, regular, steady,
constant
Transient (adj.)
• Lasting only a short time• Synonyms – temporary, brief, momentary• Antonyms – permanent, long-lasting,
perpetual
Turgid (adj.)
• Swollen, overflowing• Synonyms – puffy, bloated, inflated• Antonyms – shrunken, contracted