Vocabulary List

1) admonish : usurp 2) meager : scanty 3) alineate: estrange 4) merry :gay 5) brim: boarder 6) obstinate:stubborn 7) adhesive:tenacious 8) tranquil :serene 9) solicit: urge 10)furtive : stealthy 11)misery:distress 12)volume:quantity 13)hamper :obstruct 14)verr :diverge 15)belief:conviction 16)incentive:merit 17)inert:passive 18)concur:acquise 19)cargo:freight 20)dispel:scatter 21)caprice:whim 22)heap:to pile 23)covet:crave 24)emancipate:liberate 25)instigate:incite 26)latitude:scope 27)lethargy:stupor 28)divulge:discretion 29)hover:linger 30)embrace:effigy 31)baffle:frustate

32)lament:wail 33)stiffle:snithy 34)subside:wane 35)confiscate:appropriate 36)discretion:prudence 37)efface:deliberate 38)latent:potential Verbal

ACUMENshrewdnes a. exactness b. potential c. shrewdness d. bluntness e. None of these BEHEST a. behavior b. hold down c. hold up d. relieve e. condemn DISCRETION a. prudence b. consistency c. precipice d. disturbance e. distemper ORDAIN command a. arrange b. command c. contribute d. establish e. control FLORIDornate a. ornate b. thriving c. artistic d. elegant e. None of these

PENITENCEcompunction a. liking b. insightful c. attractive d. penetrable e. compunction WHET stimulate a. stimulate b. humorous c. inculate d. dampen e. None of these INCENTIVE a. reflex b. amplitude c. inflection d. provocation e. escutcheon LATITUDE a. scope b. segment c. globule d. legislature e. lamentation MORTIFY humiliate a. make a cavity b. displease c. humiliate d. relapse e. murder ADAGEproverb a. advice b. proverb c. enlargement d. advantage e. usage TO DISPEL a. to dissipate b. to dissent c. to distort

d. to disfigure e. to dissect ERRATIC a. unromantic b. free c. popular d. steady e. unknown TO MERIT a. to embrace b. to devote c. to deserve d. to combine e. to display RAPT engrossed a. lively b. concealed c. engrossed d. prototype e. None of these TO HEAP a. to pile b. to forbid c. to proceed d. to share e. to stoop CAJOLE coax a. coax b. motivate c. profound d. mollify e. evade OVULATE a. penury b. immunize c. fertilize d. reproduce e. incisions ABODE dwelling a. clay b. obstacle

c. dwelling d. bind e. to beguile POTENTIAL a. latent b. hysterical c. conventional d. symmetrical e. conscientious EXTRICATE isolate a. terminate b. isolate c. liberate d. simplify e. frustrate DISPARITY a. inequality b. impartiality c. unfairness d. twist e. None of these TO CONFISCATE a. to harass b. to repulse c. to console d. to appropriate e. to congregate PIOUSdevout a. historic b. devout c. multiple d. fortunate e. authoritative LETHARGYstupor a. reminiscence b. category c. fallacy d. unanimity e. stupor CARGO

a. cabbage b. camel c. lance d. freight e. flax OVATION applause a. oration b. gesture c. emulation d. applause e. nourish synonym >>dwindle to become less gradually. >>efface to make sth disappear > >indiginity humiliation > >inept acting or done with no skill > >infirmity weakness or illness fr a long period of time > >candid saying wat u think openly honestly, not hiding ones feelings > >dangle to hang or swing freely Antonym meanings: > >restivness able to stay still, willing to be controlled > >Irksome annoying or irritating > >Jaunty showing that u r feeling confident and happy bout urself > >Nebulous not clear, vague > >Misapprehension wrong idea bout sth. > >Obese very fat > >Obloquy

strong public criticism, loss of respect or honour

Word

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Abysmal

Adj. Bottomless Use : His arrogance is exceeded only by his abysmal ignorance

Terrible, awful, dreadful, appalling, very bad,

acronym

n. A word formed by the initial letters of a multi-word name

Contraction, ellipsis,

admonish

v. warn strongly, reprove Use: He admonished his listeners to change their wicked ways

Reprove, reprimand, chide, rebuke, usurp

Approve

Circumspect

v. Investigation before acting,

Cutious, prudent, careful, guarded, wary, judicious, vigilant,

reckless

Incitement

Use: She tried always to be circumspect

Superb

Conciliation

n. the act of placating

Appeasement, pacification, propitiation

Connotation

n. Suggested or implied meaning of an expression. Use: Foreigners frequently are unaware of the connotations of the words they use.

Nuance, suggestion, implication, undertone, overtone, subtext,

covert

Adj. secret or hidden, not openly practiced or vowed n. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something Use: Investigations of CIA reveal that such covert operations can get out of control

Clandestine, concealed, stealthy, underground, copse, wood, thicket

Open

Covetous

Adj. avaricious, eagerly desirous of Use: The child was covetous by nature and wanted to take the toys belonging to his classmates

envious, jealous, desirous, greedy

Generous, temperate

Deprecate

v. express disapproval of, protest against, belittle Use: A firm believer of old-fashioned courtesy, Miss Post, deprecated the modern tendency to address new acquaintances by their first names.

Denounce, deplore, condemn, censure, denigrate, decry, belittle.

Approve

Diligence

n. care and perseverance in carrying out tasks. Use : Her employers were greatly impressed by her diligence and offered her a partnership in the firm

Hard-working, assiduousness, meticulousness, conscientiousness, painstakingness

Laziness, carelessness,

Discretion

n. ability to adjust action to circumstances Use: Use your discretion in this matter and do not discuss the matter with anyone.

Prudence, caution, acumen, predilection, sagacity, wariness, volition

Indiscretion

dispel

v. scatter, drive away, cause to vanish Use: The bright sunlight eventually dispelled the morning mist

Disperse

Attract

Disseminatio n

v. Opening to public discussion or debate, the act of spreading something, Use:By their use of the internet, propagandists, have been able to disseminate their pet doctrines to new audiences around the globe

Broadcasting, diffusion, propagation,

Dogmatic

Adj. Opinionated Use: We tried to Arbitrary, doctrinal, discourage him from being so unbending, inflexible, dogmatic, but nothing could authoritarian, convince him that his opinions might be wrong

echelon

n. A body of troops arranged in a line

fallible

Adj. Liable to err. Use: I Know I am Imperfect, unsound, fallible, but I feel confident that I am mortal, weak, frail, right this time

Harbinger

n. an indication of the approach of something or someone, forerunner v. fore shadow or presage Use: The crocus is an early harbinger of spring

Forerunner, herald, potent, omen,

illustrious

Adj. Widely known and esteemed

Memorable, wellknown, famous

impetus

n. A force that moves something Momentum, thrust, along, incentive, stimulus Use: A motivation new federal highway program would

negligence

Flexible

Level, stratum, rank, height Perfect

Inglorious, shameful inertia

create jobs and will give added impetus to our economic recovery Intermittent

Adj. Periodic Use: The outdoor wedding reception had to be shifted indoor to avoid the intermittent showers that fell on and of all afternoon.

Alternating, sporadic

Constant

Latent

Adj. Potentially existing, but not presently evident or realized Use: Polaroid pictures are popular at the parties because you can see the latent photographic image gradually appear before your eyes

Dormant, embryonic, suppressed, undeveloped,

Overt

Latitude

n. freedom from narrow limitations Use: I think you have permitted your son too much latitude in this manner

Leeway, freedom, autonomy, liberty, room, rope

Manifestatio n

n. outward demonstration, indication Use: Mozart’s early attraction to the harpsichord was the first manifestation of his pronounced musical bent

Sign, demonstration, expression, symptom,

mitigate

v. lessen or try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Use: Nothing he could do to mitigate her anger, she refused to forgive him

Appease, alleviate, allay, assuage, mollify, extenuate, palliate

Aggrevate, exacerbate

motley

Adj. Multicolored or mixed Use: he wore a motley tunic, red and green and blue and gold all patched together haphazardly

Assorted, diversed, mixed, dissimilar,

Uniform, homogenous, monochrome

pensive

Adj. Dreamily thoughtful, thoughtful Brooding, pondering, with a hint of sadness Use: The meditative, pensive lover gazed at the portrait of contemplative his beloved and sighed deeply.

prolific

Adj. Abundantly fruitful Use: She was a prolific writer, who produced as meany as three books a years

relinquish

v. give up something with reluctance, Surrender, renounce, yield Use: once you get used to abandon, repudiate, fringes like expense account meal

Productive, abundant, Unproductiv fecund e, scarce Vanquish, retain,

and company car, it is very difficult to relinquish them

cede,

solicit

v. request earnestly, seek Use: The Mayor telephoned all the member of the city council to solicit their votes

Importune, implore, crave, beseech,

Grant

tractable

Adj. Docile, easily managed, susceptible to suggestion Use: Although Susan seemed to be a tractable young woman, she had a stubborn streak of independence

Obedient, dutiful, well-mannered

Disobedient, intractable

veer

v. change in direction Use: After what seemed to be en eternity, the wind veered to the east and the storm abated

Turn, swerve

Vehement

Adj. Forceful, intensely emotional; with marked vigor Use: He became so Vehement in describing what had happened with him that he started jumping up and down

Fervent, passionate,

Caprice

n. whim, a sudden desire. Use: She was an unpredictable creature, acting on caprice, never taking thought of consequences

Whim, impulse, quirk, fad, fancy, notion

stifle

v. suppress, extinguish, inhibit Use: Halfway through the boring picture, Laura gave up trying to stifle he yawns.

Smother, asphyxiate, choke, suffocate, strangle, curb, restrain, repress,

Let out

concur

v. agree Use: Did you concur with the decision of the court or did you find it unfair?

Agre, harmonize, coincide, assent, acquiesce

Conflict, resist

lethargy

v. lack of vitality or energy Use: A complete days work left him in a state of lethargy

Stupor, indolence, weariness

Get-up-andgo

Furtive

Adj. stealthy, sneaky, secret and sly Surreptitious, or sordid Use: noticing the furtive clandestine glance the customer gave the diamond bracelet on the counter, the jeweler wondered whether he had a potential shoplifter in his hands

Apathetic

open

efface

v. wipe out or make dim Use: The coin had been handled so many times that its date had been effaced

Obliterate, eradicate,

Engrave

Pretentious

Adj. Intended to attract notice and impress others, making unjustified claims, overambitious Use: The other prize winner isn’t wearing her medal.; isn’t it a bit pretentious of you to wear yours?

Ostentatious, pompous, conceited

Down-toearth

compunction

n. a feeling of deep regret (usually of some misdeed) Use: The judge was especially sever in his sentencing as the criminal had shown no compunction for his heinous crime

Regret, scruple, qualm, guilt, reluctance, hesitation,

confiscate

These r the words for synonym and antonym Harbinger Cacophony Divulge Clutch Acronym Illustrious Prolific Divergent Jaded Miet Mitigate Ambitious Aberration Transient(an)-permanence Buxom

Foray Denounent 39) Merry = c) Gay 2.) To Heap = a) to pile 3.) Cargo = d) Froight 4.) Misery = e) Distress 5.) Volume = b) Quantity 6.) To Hamper = b) to obstruct 7.) To Merit = c) 8.) BR!... = a) Border 9.) Tranquil = d) Serene 10.) To Renounce = b) to reject 11.) To Baffle = e) to frustrate 12.) Meager = c) scant 13.) Obstinate = c) Stubbern 14.) To Instigate = d) 15.) To Emancipate = a) to liberate 16.) To Hover = a) to linger 17.) Belief = d) Conviction 18.) To Stifle = e) to smother 19.) Discretion = a) Prudence 20.) To Alienate = b)to estrange 21.) To solicit = e) 22.) Potential = a) Talent 23.) To Veer = e) to diverge 24.) To Subside = d) to wane 25.) tTo Confiscate = d) to appropriate 26.) Caprise = c)Whim 27.) Adhesive = e) Tenacious 28.) Latitude = a) Scope 29.) Inert = b) Passive 30.) To Covet = a) to crave 31.) To Efface = b) 32.) To Concur = a) to acquis... 33.) Furtive = c) Stealthy 34.) Incentive = d) Provocation 35.) Tolerant = 36.) Lethargy = e)Stupor 37.) To Admonish = b) to usurp 38.) Momentary = c) Transient 39.) Pretentious = b) 40.) To Dispel = a) to disspate. quixotic-utopian persuade-convince

deprecate-degenerate cognition-knowledge quotidian-everyday There will be a word with blanks and there will be four choices which mean the word when complete . Think of the right word and choose the meaning . 1) D_ _ _ E _ _ _ E a ) degenerate b) knowledge c ) utopian d ) pervade answer : deprecate - degenerate 2) Q _ _ _I _I_ _ answer: quotidian - daily 3) Q_ I_ _ _ I _ quixotic - utopian 4) C_ _ _I_I_ _ cognition-knowledge 5) D_ _ _O_I_ diabolic - devilish 6) P_ _ _ U_ _ E persuade- convince