Unit 3 Abominate verb Abomination noun Abominable adj

Unit 3

Abominate (verb) Abomination (noun) Abominable (adj) Definition To have an intense hatred Synonym loathe, abhor, despise, Antonym cherish, esteem

Acculturation (noun) Definition Synonym Antonym Tip A group/ Assimilation Distinction Melting pot culture/ adaptation concept society adopts the patterns and traits of another

Adventitious (adj) Definition Happening by chance Synonym Coincidental Antonym Inherent, internal Tips Seeing teacher at store is adventitious; seeing teacher in school parking lot is not

Ascribe (verb) Definition Synonym Tips To assign or Attribute, credit, Ascribe the refer to (as the assign source of pain cause or source)

Circuitous (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Roundabout Meandering Straight, indirect winding direct Tips Circuitous = just going in circles, never arriving at a point

Commiserate (verb) commiseration (noun) commiserative (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym To feel sorry for To be sympathize indifferent with, have pity for, share in distress Tips I feel sympathy but NOT empathy.

Enjoin (verb) Definition Synonym To direct or Charge, order, to command prescribe a course of action, to prohibit Antonym Allow Permit Tips Enjoin vs. exhort (exhort has more positive connotation)

expedite (verb) Definition Synonym To make easy, Accelerate progress Facilitate quickly Antonym Hinder Obstruct Impede

Expiate (verb) Definition Synonym To make Redeem amends, Atone make up for Antonym Deprive

Ferment (noun) Ferment (verb) Definition Synonym Noun = state of great Noun = excitement commotion turmoil Verb = work up to such a state Antonym Noun = peace tranquility

Inadvertent (adj) Definition Careless mistake, unintentional Synonym Antonym Accidental Deliberate mistake Intentional Premeditated

nominal (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Too small to Trifling, Significant be considered Inconsequential or taken seriously

noncommittal (adj) Definition Unwilling to decide Synonym Evasive Antonym Definite, Committed

Peculate (verb) Definition Synonym To steal Embezzle something that Defraud was in one’s trust

Proclivity (noun) Definition A natural or habitual inclination Synonym Antonym Inherent Inability preference, a Incapacity “knack” for something

sangfroid (noun) Definition Composure (especially in difficult circumstances) Synonym Antonym Aplomb Instability Self-assurance discomposure

seditious (adj) Definition Synonym Antonym Resistant to Rebellious Supportive lawful authority; Loyal desiring to Allegiant overthrow gov’t

Tenuous (adj) Definition Thin; lacking clarity; poorly supported Synonym Antonym Flimsy Strong Insubstantial Substantial vague

vitriolic (adj) Definition Synonym Bitter, sarcastic Biting Antonym Bland Saccharine Honeyed

wheedle (verb) Definition Synonym To coax or flatter Sweet-talk Antonym Coerce Intimidate Enjoin

Wheedle Vitriolic Proclivity Acculturation Adventitious Abominate Noncommittal Ascribe Tenuous Peculate Inadvertent Circuitous Seditious Nominal Ferment Commiserate