Vocabulary Unit 7
Jan 03, 2016
ALLAY Definition: (v.) to calm or pacify, set to
rest; to lessen or relieve Synonyms: reduce, alleviate, moderate Antonyms: aggravate, exacerbate,
intensify
BESTIAL Definition: (adj.) beastlike; beastly,
brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility
Synonyms: animal, depraved Antonyms: human, humane, virtuous
CONVIVIAL Definition: (adj.) festive, sociable, having
fun together Synonyms: fun-loving, jovial, merry Antonyms: dour, grim, sullen, unsocialble
COTERIE Definition: (n.) a circle of acquaintances;
a close-knit, often exclusive group of people with common interest
Synonyms: clique, set
COUNTERPART Definition: (n.) a person or thing closely
resembling or corresponding to another; a complement
Synonyms: match
DEMUR Definition: ( v.) to object or take
exception to; (n.) an objection Synonyms: protest, object to Antonyms: consent to, accept, agree to
EFFRONTERY Definition: (n.) shameless boldness,
impudence Synonyms: gall, nerve Antonyms: shyness, timidity
EMBELLISH Definition: (v.) to decorate, adorn, touch
up; to improve by adding details Synonyms: ornament, garnish Antonyms: strip, mar, disfigure
EPHEMERAL Definition: (adj.) lasting only a short
time, short-lived Synonyms: fleeting, transitory Antonyms: durable, long-lasting,
permanent
FELICITOUS Definition: (adj.) appropriate, well chose;
marked by well-being or good fortune, happy
Synonyms: fortunate Antonyms: inappropriate, unhappy
“And when the doctor said I didn’t have worms anymore, that was the happiest day of my life.” – Ralph Wiggum
FURTIVE Definition: (adj.) done slyly or stealthily,
sneaky, secret; stolen Synonyms: clandestine, covert Antonyms: open, aboveboard
GARISH Definition: (adj.) glaring; tastelessly
showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way
Synonyms: gaudy, flashy Antonyms: subdued, muted, understated
ILLUSORY Definition: (adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking
in or not based on reality Synonyms: fanciful, imaginary Antonyms: actual, real, factual
INDIGENT Definition: (adj.) needy, impoverished Synonyms: penniless, poverty-sticken Antonyms: wealthy, affulent
INORDINATE Definition: (adj.) far too great, excessive Synonyms: extravagant Antonyms: moderate, reasonable
JETTISON Definition: (v.) to cast overboard, get rid
of as unnecessary or burdensome Synonyms: cast off, discard Antonyms: conserve, retain
MISANTHROPE Definition: (n.) a person who hates,
despised, or distrusts mankind Synonyms: people-hater, recluse, cynic
PERTINACIOUS Definition: (adj.) very persistent, holding firmly
to a course of action or a set of beliefs Synonyms: stubborn, determined
PICAYUNE Definition: (adj.) of little value or
importance, small-minded Synonyms: trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: important, significant