VOCABUALRY UNIT 15

ABRASIVE

• Def-(adj.)-causing irritation,harsh;grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
• Syn-(adj)-chafing,grating,rasping,erosive
• Ant-(adj.)-smooth,polished,satiny,oily

ACCLIMATE

• Def-(v.)-to adapt to a new climate,environment,or situation
• Syn-accustom,learn the ropes

CHAGRIN

• Def-(n.)-irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.)-to cause a feeling
• Syn-(n.) vexation,mortification; (v.)-abash,mortify
• Ant-(n.)-jubilation,exultation,triumph; (v.)-exult,delight

COMPLACENT

• Def-(adj.)-self-satisfied;overly content
• Syn-smug,unconcerned
• Ant-discontented

CONCUR

• Def-(v.)-to express agreement,approve
• Syn-agree,assent,ratify,sanction
• Ant-disagree,differ,part company

DEFAMATION

• Def-(n.)-slander or libel
• Syn-vilification,calumny
• Ant-salute,tribute

EXPLICATE

• Def-(v.)-to make plan or clear,explain;to interpret
• Syn-elucidate,untangle,spell out
• Ant-confuse,bewilder,obscure,obfuscate

FRACAS

• Def-(n.)-a noisy quarrel or brawl
• Syn-row,altercation,rhubarb,brouhaha
• Ant-agreement,accord,unanimity,harmony

GROTESQUE

• Def-(adj.)-unnatural,distorted;bizarre
• Syn-fantastic,outlandish,ugly,deformed
• Ant-appealing,attractive,comely

PANDEMONIUM

• Def-(n.)-a wild uproar,din,or commotion
• Syn-chaos,bedlam,three-ring circus
• Ant-order,calm,tranquillity,peace,repose

RAUCOUS

• Def-(adj.)-disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
• Syn-boisterous,clamorous,strident
• Ant-placid,tranquil,peaceful,serene,pastoral

RECEPTIVE

• Def-(adj.)-open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
• Syn-open-minded,tolerant,amenable
• Ant-narrow-minded,intolerant,hidebound

RENOUNCE

• Def-(v.)-to give up or resign something
• Syn-repudiate,disown,abdicate
• Ant-retain,secure,affirm,assent,aver

REPRESS

• Def-(v.)-to hold back; to put down or check by force
• Syn-subdue,curb,stifle,bottle up
• Ant-liberate,set lose,provoke,excite

RETICENT

• Def-(adj.)-not inclined to speak;reserved;reluctant
• Syn-taciturn,closemouthed,tight-lipped
• Ant-talkative,garrulous,voluble,long-winded

SAVORY

• Def-(adj.)-tasty,appetizing;pungent or salty,not sweet;inoffensive,respectable
• Syn-delectable,flavorful,aromatic,piquant
• Ant-distasteful,unpalatable,malodorous,bland

SOMNOLENT

• Def-(adj.)-sleepy,drowsy;inducing sleep
• Syn-groggy,soporific
• Ant-alert,lively,wide-awake,stimulating

VEHEMENT

• Def-(adj.)-intense,forceful,powerful
• Syn-emphatic,vigorous,impassioned
• Ant-apathetic,lukewarm,subdued,muted

VOLUBLE

• Def-(adj.)-characterized by a ready flow of words;glib,fluent
• Syn-loquacious,garrulous,long-winded,prolix
• Ant-uncommunicative,reticent,terse

ZEALOUS

• Def-(adj.)-eager,earnest,devoted
• Syn-ardent,fervent,devout,dogged,gung ho
• Ant-reluctant,unwilling,averse,tepid