unit 3
Terms
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- expiate
- (v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
- nominal
- (adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
- adventitous
- (adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or charcater; accidental, not essential; (medicine) aquired, not congential. Syn:extrinsic, incidental, fortutious Ant: essential, insitric, inherent, congetnial.
- inadvertent
- (adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental Syonyms: accidental, unconsidered Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, permeditated
- tenuous
- (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid
- wheedle
- (v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
- vitriolic
- (adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
- expedite
- (v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster. SYN:accelerate, facilitate, speed up. ANT:hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct.
- circuitous
- (adj.) roundabout, not direct Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies
- enjoin
- (v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure Antonyms: allow, permit
- abominate
- (v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem
- ascribe
- (v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute. SYN:impute, credit, attribute.
- proclivity
- (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity Antonyms: inability or incapacity
- noncommittal
- (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear positionor to say yes or no. SYN: cagey, uniformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest; ANT:positive, definite, committed.
- sangfroid
- (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
- seditious
- (adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant
- peculate
- (v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperty of one's own use Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
- commiserate
- (v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize Antonyms: feel no sympathy for
- acculturation
- (n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend Synoym: adaptation
- ferment
- (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity