English IV Unit Three Click to Advance through

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Decry ®(V. ) to condemn, express strong disapproval: to officially depreciate ®Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue ®Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

Nefarious • Definition - Wicked, Depraved, Devoid of Moral Standards • Synonyms - Iniquitous • Antonyms - Virtuous

Cavort • Definition -(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry Synonym: gambol

Feckless • Definition-lacking in spirit and strength, ineffective, weak • Synonym-feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual • Antonym-competent, capable, effective

Primordial • Developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic. Synonyms: Original, primeval, primal

Dissemble • Definition: To disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression • Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign

• Definition- (v. ) to pronounce distinctly; (adj. ) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; • Synonym: jointed (v. ) Pronounce, elucidate; (adj. ) eloquent • Antonym: (v. ) Mumble, Slur; (adj. ) tongue-tied, halting

Propinquity • Definition: nearness in place or time, kinship • Synonyms: proximity, similarity • Antonyms: remoteness, distances

Eulogy • Definition: A formal statement of commendation; high praise • Synonym: Panegyric, Encomium, Tribute, Testimonial • Antonym: Philippic, Diatribe, Invective

² Definition – (v. ) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke ² Synonyms – exhibit, manifest, occasion

Piquant • Definition: Stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative • Synonyms: tangy, zestful • Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild

Definition: Belief, mental acceptance Antonyms: Disbelief, skepticism, incredulity Synonyms: Credit, trust, confidence

Unwonted • Definition – (Adj. ) not usual or expected; not in character. • Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical • Antonyms: usual, customary, typical The tackler was unwonted. (unexpected)

Viscous • Definition- (Adj. ) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity • Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick • Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous

• Definition- (adj. ) Founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical • Synonym- Idealistic • Antonyms-Realistic, pragmatic

Verdant • Definition-(adj. ) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment Synonym: artless, naive Antonym: scorched, sere barren, arid

Exhume • Definition: (v. ) to remove from a grave; to bring to light • Synonyms: disinter, unearth, uncover • Antonym: bury, inter

Murky • Definition (adj. ) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision. • Synonym Dim, cloudy, unclear • Antonym Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid

Verbiage • Definition- Language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression • Synonyms- Verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon

Distraught l Definition (adj. ) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict l Synonyms: frantic, distract l Antonyms: calm, composed, collected