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Miss J's way of torturing us further
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11th Grade
11/17/2009

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Term

Scrupulous

Definition
Synonyms: meticulous
careful
punctilious

Antonyms: sloppy
messy
Term
Expunge
Definition
Synonyms: delete
erase
remove

Antonyms: enter
create
insert
Term
Disseminate
Definition
Synonyms: Scatter
Disperse
Diffuse

Antonyms: collect
gather
assemble
Term
Prevaricate
Definition
Synonyms: lie
equivocate

Antonyms: tell the truth
be honest
Term
Stymie
Definition
Synonyms: stop
halt
impede
thwart

Antonyms: aid
assist
allow
Term
Querulous
Definition
Synonyms: whining
complaining
petulant

Antonyms: content
happy
Term
Rakish
Definition
Synonyms: Jaunty
Stylish
Dapper
Streamlined

Antonyms: frumpy
unstylish
unkempt
virginal
Term
Formidable
Definition
Synonyms: intimidating
frightening

Antonyms: weak
nonthreatening
Term
Derogatory
Definition
Synonyms: Belittling
Disrespectful
Disdainful

Antonyms: Complimentary
Flattering
Respectful
Term
Bourgeois
Definition
Synonyms: middle-class
ordinary
commonplace
conventional

Antonyms: nonconformist
unconventional
Term
Gargantuan
Definition
Synonyms: Large
Huge
Massive
Bohemian

Antonyms: Tiny
Small
Diminutive
Miniature
Term
Facetious
Definition
Synonyms: funny
joking
humorous

Antonyms: serious
Term
Camaraderie
Definition
Synonyms: Friendship
Brotherhood
Loyalty

Antonyms: hostility
antagonism
unfriendliness
Term
Narcissist
Definition
Synonyms: Egotist
Introvert
Self-absorbed

Antonyms: Extrovert
Term
Insubordinate
Definition
Synonyms: Disobedient
Uncompliant
Uncooperative

Antonyms: Obedient
Compliant
Term
Braggadocio
Definition
Synonyms: Arrogant
Braggart
Boaster
Trumpeter

Antonyms: Humble
Term
Ingratiate
Definition
Synonyms: charm
flatter
kiss up

Antonyms: insult
repel
Term
Exemplary
Definition
Synonyms: ideal
prototypical
praiseworthy

Antonyms: substandard
lowsy
poor
awful
atrocious
Term
Lackadaisacal
Definition
Synonyms: Lazy
Listless
Languid
Lackluster

Antonyms: Spirited
Enthusiastic
Energetic
Term
Nefarious
Definition
Synonyms: evil
wicked
sinister
villainous

Antonyms: good
moral
decent
Term
Extemporaneous
Definition
Synonyms: Spontaneous
Unrehearsed
Impromptu

Antonyms: Rehearsed
Prepared
Premeditated
Term
Impetuous
Definition
Synonyms: rash
impulsive
hasty

Antonyms: thoughtful
careful
calculating
cautious
Term
Austere
Definition
Synonyms: stern
severe
strict

Antonyms: cheery
warm
kind
Term
Affable
Definition
Synonyms: Friendly
Amiable
Approachable

Antonyms: cold
standoffish
nasty
Term
Baroque
Definition
Synonyms: Ornate
Elaborate
Grotesque
Bizarre

Antonyms: plain
simple
Term
Obliterate
Definition
Synonyms: Erase
Annihilate
Wipe out
Eradicate

Antonyms: Build up
Fortify
Preserve
Term
Odious
Definition
Synonyms: offensive
abhorrent
disgusting
repulsive
revolting

Antonyms: pleasing
nice
Term
Incantation
Definition
Synonyms: spell
charm
hex

Antonyms: psalm
prayer
Term
Sepulcher
Definition
Synonyms: Grave
Tomb

Antonyms: Exhume
Term
Incorrigible
Definition
Synonyms: Hopeless
Incurable
Irreformable

Antonyms: Correctable
Curable
Changeable
Term
Corpulent
Definition
Synonyms: large
bulky
portly
stout
fat
chubby

Antonyms: Skinny
Slender
Slight
Thin
Term
Buffoonery
Definition
Synonyms: clowning
frivolity
harlequinade
prank

Antonyms: sobriety
tragedy
seriousness
Term
Vertiginous
Definition
Synonyms: Dizzy
Giddy
Woozy

Antonyms: Clear-Headed
Sober
Coherent
Term
Bibulous
Definition
Synonyms: Boozy
Drunk
Intoxicated
Enibriated
Absorbent

Antonyms: Sober
Impermeable
Coherent
Term
Erroneous
Definition
Synonyms: Inaccurate
Untrue
False

Antonyms: Accurate
True
Term
Ubiquitous
Definition
Synonyms: omnipresent
everywhere
pervasive
universal

Antonyms: nowhere
rare
scarce
infrequent
nonexistent
absent
Term
Moribund
Definition
Synonyms: Dying
Stagnant
Decaying

Antonyms: Lively
Growing
Reviving
Term
Adept
Definition
Synonyms: Expert
Good
Practiced
Proficient
Skillful

Antonyms: Inept
Incompetent
Unskilled
Term
Jejune
Definition
Synonyms: Adolescent
Juvenile
Childish
Sophomoric
Immature

Antonyms: Experienced
Mature
Sophisticated
Adult
Wise
Term
Gossamer
Definition
Synonyms: Ethereal
Filmy
Delicate

Antonyms: Coarse
Thick
Earthly
Tough
Opaque
Term
Undulate
Definition
Synonyms: Ripple
Ruffle
Roll
Oscellate

Antonyms: Straighten
Stabilize
Motionless
Still
Steady
Term
Maelstrom
Definition
Synonyms: Tumult
Vortex
Whirlpool
Bedlam
Pandemonium

Antonyms: Calm
Peace
Quiet
Order
Term
Bilk
Definition
Synonyms: Swindle
Trick
Dupe

Antonyms: Give
Aid
Help
Assist
Term
Amalgamation
Definition
Synonyms: Merger
Uniting
Joining

Antonyms: Division
Separation
Disassociation
Parting
Term
Impervious
Definition
Synonyms: Invunerable
Impenetrable

Antonyms: Exposed
Penetrable
Sensitive
Vulnerable
Fragile
Weak
Term
Tenacious
Definition
Synonyms: Persistent
Determined
Dogged

Antonyms: Surrendering
Yielding
Vacillating
Wavering
Quitting
Term

Draconian

 

Definition
Synonyms: Harsh
Brutal
Cruel
Oppressive
Malevolent

Antonyms: Kind
Merciful
Sympathetic
Tolerant
Mild
Term
Accrue
Definition
Synonyms: Accumulate
Grow
Collect
Increase

Antonyms: Dwindle
Decrease
Diminish
Lessen
Dissipate
Term
Mundane
Definition
Synonyms: Earthly
Everyday
Routine
Boring

Antonyms: Exciting
Extraordinary
Supernatural
Original
Term
Cavalcade
Definition
Synonyms: Parade
Retinue
Procession
Caravan
Convoy

Antonyms: Individual
Disorderly
Segregation
Term
Nebulous
Definition
Synonyms: Cloudy
Unfixed
Misty
Hazy
Ambiguous
Unsure

Antonyms: Apparent
Definite
Obvious
Plain
Distinct
Term
Dichotomous
Definition
Synonyms: Divided
Separated

Antonyms: Joined
Term
Magnanimous
Definition
Synonyms: Liberal
Noble
Unspiteful

Antonyms: Petty
Stingy
Selfish
Greedy
Mean
Malevolent
Term
Audacious
Definition
Synonyms: Courageous
Intrepid
Dauntless
Forward

Antonyms: Cowardly
Wimpy
Term
Pinnacle
Definition
Synonyms: Apex
Acme
Summit
Zenith
Elevation
Height

Antonyms: Base
Pits
Bottom
Worst
Term
Tantalize
Definition
Synonyms: Provoke
Taunt
Tempt
Bait
Seduce

Antonyms: Satisfy
Appease
Term
Impeccable
Definition
Synonyms: Faultless
Immaculate
Exceptional

Antonyms: Blemmished
Defective
Flawed
Imperfect
Term
Chimerical
Definition
Synonyms: Illusory
Fantastic
Mythical
Fictional
Imaginary

Antonyms: Realistic
Believable
Factual
Term

Poignant

 

Definition
Synonyms: Important
Intense
Sincere
Heartfelt
Affecting
Caustic

Antonyms: Numb
Blah
Dull
Term
Specious
Definition
Synonyms: False
Misleading
Spurious
Deceptive

Antonyms: Genuine
Real
True
Valid
Legitimate
Term
Assuage
Definition
Synonyms: Alleviate
Appease
Antonyms: Intensify
Provoke
Exacerbate
Term
Sardonic
Definition
Synonyms: Bitter
Cynical
Sarcastic

Antonyms: Kind
Pleasant
Sweet
Term
Kowtow
Definition
Synonyms: Genuflect
Bootlick
Grovel

Antonyms: Ignore
Repel
Insult
Confront
Term
Cajole
Definition
Synonyms: Coax
Sweettalk
Persuade
Beguile
Antonyms: Discourage
Dissuade
Term
Lugubrious
Definition
Synonyms: Sorrowful
Melancholy
Antonyms: Cheerful
Happy
Optimistic
Term
Meander
Definition
Synonyms: Wander
Drift
Gallavant
Antonyms: Beeline
Rush
Term
Bedlam
Definition
Synonyms: Tumult
Chaos
Turmoil
Pandemonium
Antonyms: Calm
Harmony
Peace
Term
Amiable
Definition
Synonyms: Amicable
Affable
Cordial
Genial
Antonyms: Unfriendly
Disagreeable
Miserable
Term
Managerie
Definition
Synonyms: Exhibition
Collection
Assortment
Antonyms: Alone
Individual
Term
Deleterious
Definition
Synonyms: Pernicious
Destructive
Antonyms: Beneficial
Constructive
Term
Retinue
Definition
Synonyms: Entourage
Following
Posse
Antonyms: Separate
Singular
Term
Jettison
Definition
Synonyms: Eject
Expel
Dump
Discard
Antonyms: Gain
Add
Term
Strident
Definition
Synonyms: Shrill
Harsh
Grating
Cacophonous
Antonyms: Soothing
Mellow
Melodic
Term
Conciliatory
Definition
Synonyms: Placating
Mollifying
Antonyms: Belligerent
Antagonistic
Term
Capricious
Definition
Synonyms: Fickle
Whimsical
Unpredictable
Antonyms: Constant
Steadfast
Dependable
Term
Inexorable
Definition
Synonyms: Unwavering
Relentless
Antonyms: Flexible
Term
Idolatrous
Definition
Synonyms: Pagan
Heathen
Antonyms: Religious
Spiritual
Term
Ambivalent
Definition
Synonyms: Conflicting
Contradictory
Fluctuating
Antonyms: Certain
Concrete
Definite
Term
Allusive
Definition
Synonyms: Implicative
Suggestive
Indicative
Antonyms: Exclusive
Term
Effusive
Definition
Synonyms: Gushing
Profuse
Loquacious
Antonyms: Reserved
Term
Pedantic
Definition
Synonyms: Scholarly
Academic
Antonyms: Uneducated
Ignorant
Moronic
Term
Terse
Definition
Synonyms: Concise
Succinct
Antonyms: Verbose
Wordy
Term

Reverent

 

Definition
Synonyms: Respectful
Deferential
Worshipful
Pious
Antonyms: Sinful
Sacreligious
Term
Judicious
Definition
Synonyms: Rational
Prudent
Careful
Antonyms: Reckless
Thoughtles
Term
Bemused
Definition
Synonyms: Confuse
Puzzle
Bewilder
Befuddle
Antonyms: Enlightened
Term

Outlandish

 

Definition
Synonyms: Bizzare
Eccentric
Erratic
Antonyms: Ordinary
Normal
Everyday
Commonplace
Term
Hortative
Definition
Synonyms: Didactic
Educational
Antonyms: Uneducational
Term
Digression
Definition
Synonyms: Deviation
Divergence
Antonyms: Directness
Term
Platitude
Definition
Synonyms: Cliche
Truism
Banality
Bromide
Antonyms: Original
Coinage
Term

Brevity

 

Definition
Synonyms: Compact
Succinct
Antonyms: Lengthy
Rambling
Wordy
Term
Panegyric
Definition
Synonyms: praising
commendable

Antonyms: Criticizing
Term
Banish
Definition
Synonyms: Exile
Deport
Discharge

Antonyms: Allow
Keep
Welcome
Term
Germane
Definition
Synonyms: Relevant
Applicable
Appropriate

Antonyms: Irrelevant
Unrelated
Term
Eulogistic
Definition
Synonyms: Laudatory
Praising

Antonyms: Censuring
Insulting
Term
Hubris
Definition
Synonyms: Arrogance
Pomposity

Antonyms: Humility
Term
Conceit
Definition
Synonyms: Arrogance
Pomposity

Antonyms: Humility
Term
Forbearance
Definition
Synonyms: Abstinence
Tolerance
Patience
Restraint

Antonyms: Indulgence
Term
Machinations
Definition
Synonyms: Stratagem

Antonyms: Sincerity
Candor
Honesty
Term
Genuflect
Definition
Synonyms: Bow
Grovel
Kneel

Antonyms: Straighten
Disrespect
Term
Gluttonous
Definition
Synonyms: Ravenous
Voracious
Gorging

Antonyms: Anorexic
Bulemic
Term
Placid
Definition
Synonyms: Peaceful
Calm

Antonyms: Agitated
Turbulent
Term
Nabob
Definition
Synonyms: Tycoon
Mogul
Magnate
Viceroy

Antonyms: Nobody
Term
Emanate
Definition
Synonyms: Radiate
Flow
Emerge

Antonyms: Take
withdraw
Term
Spurious
Definition
Synonyms: False
Artificial
Fake
Counterfeit
Forged

Antonyms: Genuine
True
Real
Sincere
Term
Belie
Definition
Synonyms: Contradict
Disprove

Antonyms: Prove
Verify
Term
Stultify
Definition
Synonyms: Ricidule
Stifle
Mock

Antonyms: Strengthen
Aid
Term
Pretentious
Definition
Synonyms: Snobbish
Ostentatious
Flaunting

Antonyms: Humble
Modest
Term
Diaphonous
Definition
Synonyms: Gossamer
Cobwebby
Translucent

Antonyms: Opaque
Thick
Heavy
Term
Deliberation
Definition
Synonyms: Discussion
Calculation
Consideration
Antonyms: Unthoughtfulness
Term
Benevolent
Definition
Synonyms: Generous
Philanthropic
Altruistic

Antonyms: Miserly
Greedy
Term
Arcane
Definition
Synonyms: Mysterious
Cabalistic
Esoteric

Antonyms: Commonplace
Normal
Term
Limpid
Definition
Synonyms: Crystalline
Lucid

Antonyms: Incomprehensible
Unintelligible
Muddy
Term
Perfidious
Definition
Synonyms: Treacherous
Double-Crossing
Traitorous

Antonyms: Faithful
Loyal
Term
Cognomen
Definition
Synonyms: Monicker
Nickname

Antonyms: Nameless
Term
Ebullience
Definition
Synonyms: Enthusiasm
Exuberance

Antonyms: Apathy
Term
Obsequious
Definition
Synonyms: Submissive
Spineless
Antonyms: Brazen
Term
Commodious
Definition
Synonyms: Big
Wide
Spacious
Roomy
Ample
Copious
Antonyms: Confined
Cramped
Term
Mesmerism
Definition
Synonyms: Enchantment
Fascination
Magnetism
Antonyms: Unpersuasive
Term
Vex
Definition
Synonyms: Annoy
Agitate
Bother
Disturb
Term
Mercurial
Definition
Synonyms: Fickle
Erratic
Unpredictable
Antonyms: Constant
Steady
Pragmatic
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