unit 11
Terms
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- decoy
- (v) to lure into a trap (n) a person or thing used to lure into a trap synonyms: (v)entice,entrap (n) lure, bait
- delve
- (v) to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly into synonyms: probe,investigate
- conventional
- (adj) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite synonyms: ordinary,commonplace,orthodox antonym: outlandish,bizarre,unorthodox
- shiftless
- lazy, lacking in ambition and energy; inefficient synonym: careless,sloppy,lackadaisical antonyms: energetic,hardworking, ambitious
- quirk
- (n)a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn synonym: peculiarity, oddity,eccentricity
- calamitous
- (adj)causing great misfortune. synonyms:disastrous,catastrophic,ruinous,fatal antonyms: fortunate,beneficial,salutary
- ensue
- be careful or certain to do something, (v) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result synonyms:result antonyms: precede, come before
- outlandish
- (adj)strange, freakish, odd, foreign-looking; geographically remote; exceeding reasonable limits; synonym: peculiar,bizarre,odd,unorthodox,unconventional antonyms: conventional,orthodox,staid,sober
- judicious
- adj. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; prudent or politic synonyms:thoughtful,prudent,shrewd,astute antonyms: foolish, thoughtless,ill-considered
- regale
- (v)to feast entertain agreeably synonym: amuse,divert
- appease
- (v)to make calm, soothe; relieve, satisfiy; to yield to synonyms: pacify,mollify,placate,propitiate antonyms:enrage,provoke,irritate
- overbearing
- (adj)domineering, haughty, bullying; overpowering, predominant synonym: high-handed,overriding antonym: meek,unassuming,self-effacing
- mediate
- (v)to bring aobut an agreement between persons or groups act as a go-between; (adj)occupying a middle position; indirect, acting through an intermediary; synonym: (v) settle,arbitrate,umpire,referee
- pert
- (adj)high-spirited; lively; bold, saucy; jaunty synonym: vivacious,impudent,fresh antonym: sullen,gloomy,morose,peevish
- gallantry
- (n)heroic courage; respect and courtesy; an act or statement marked by a high level of courtesy synonym:bravery, chivalrousness, valor, daring antonyms: cowardice, boorishness
- milieu
- (n)the setting, surroundings, environment;
- belated
- (adj)late, tardy; synonyms:delayed,behindhand antonyms:early, ahead of time
- taint
- a stain or spot; a mark of corruption or dishonor; to stain or contaminate synonyms: (n)blot (v)soil,tarnish,pollute antonym: (v)purify,decontaminate,cleanse
- cite
- (v) to quote; to mention; to summon to appear in court; to commend, recommend synonyms: refer to, enumerate,subpoena antonyms:ignore,disregard
- impart
- (v) to make know, tell; to give, pass something on synonyms: transmit,bestow,grant antonyms: withhold,keep back, conceal