Term
|
Definition
severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor
S: Unadorned
A: Luxurious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
S: corpselike
A: robust |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
S: defile
A: revere |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to confuse; to disturb the composure of
S: upset
A: calm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
S: lessen
A: intensify |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(v) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n) the act of looting; booty
S: (v)loot
A:---- |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety
S: precise
A: careless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inspiring of fear or awe; illustrious, eminent
S: awesome
A: laughable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss
S: Compensation
A:---- |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stinging, bitter in temper or tone
S: biting, hostile
A: friendly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to send foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure
S: disperse, diffuse
A: conserve |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text; to cleanse, purify
S: censor
A:---- |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
mean, low, base
S: dishonorable
A: admirable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
immoderate, lacking in self-control; inclement
S: excessive
A: restrained |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
S: hatred
A: admiration |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
faithlessness, treachery
S: betrayal
A: faithfulness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end
S: secondary, servile
A: primary, domineering |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance
S: vulnerable
A: resistant, immune |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
S: diminish, decrease
A: intensify, increase |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation
S: abomination
A: blessing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deserving of blame, worthy of condemnation
S: guilty
A: innocent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone
S: slow, tardy
A: prompt, punctual |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
conspicuous, standing out from the mass(used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
S: glaring, flagrant
A: unnoticeable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
S: transient
A: everlasting |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
S: cloudy, vague
A: definite, clear |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience.
S: amatuer
A: pro |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inactive, sluggish, dull
S: sluggish
A: energetic, dynamic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
S: accumulate
A: dwindle, decrease |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
state or scene of uproar and confusion
S: chaos, anarchy
A: order, tranquility |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt;(n) a creditor; (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy.
S: hound
A:---- |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
effective, producing results
S: ???
A: useless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
calmness, composure, refusal to panic
S: tranquility
A: excitability |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
S: voluntary, unjustified
A: justified, warranted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
S: domineering
A: humble |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite;irritating, annoying
S: stimulating, arousing
A: bland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
S: profound
A: simple |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel. (adj) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled. (v) to disapprove of, condemn.
S: (n) scoundrel,(adj) immoral
A: (n) saint,(adj) virtuous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
moderate, sparing (as in eating and drinking); characterized by abstinence and discipline
S: moderate
A: indulgent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deserving of blame or correction
S: blameworthy
A: meritorious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(adj)likely, but not certain to happen, possible; dependent on certain events or conditions; happening by chance; (n) a representative group forming part of a larger body.
S: (adj) conditional, dependent
A: (adj) unconnected with |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify
S: support
A: refute |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic
S: rambling
A: succinct |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to scatter or spread widely
S: disperse, broadcast
A: conceal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy
S: uncouth
A: tactful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred
S: unorthodox belief
A: orthodoxy, mainstream |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to impress upon the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly
S: instill
A: erase |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extremely harmful; deadly, fatal
S: injurious
A: harmless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(adj) leaping, jumping, or springing forth; prominent, standing out, conspicuous.(n) a projection or bulge, a land form that projects upward or outward
S: notable
A: inconspicuous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(v) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess. (adj) fully satisfied
S: gorge
A: starve |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deceptive, apparently good or valid but lacking real merit
S: deceptively plausible
A: valid |
|
|
