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Affable. adj. courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to. Synonyms: genial, amicable, agreeable, cordial Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable. I was relieved to find that my new roommate was quite affable . . Amorphous. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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adj. courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak toSynonyms:
genial, amicable, agreeable, cordialAntonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable
I was relieved to find that my new roommate was quite affable.
adj. shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organizationSynonyms: formless, unstructured, nebulous, inchoateAntonyms: definite, well-defined, clear-cutIn science class, I made an amorphous glob of
liquid that would turn into a solid if you applied pressure.
Everyone can remember watching the amorphous body of the amoeba under the microscope.
archetype (n) an original
model on which something was patterned or replicated; the ideal example
Synonyms: model, prototype, epitome
To many people, James Dean was the archetype for the “bad boy” we see in movies.
Achilles is the archetype of the epic hero.
n. illegal traffic, smuggled goods;adj. illegal, prohibited
Synonyms: illicit, bootleg, unlawfulAntonyms: legal, lawful, licit
Tom Buchanan accused Jay Gatsby of selling contraband through a chain of drug stores
adj. thin, light, delicate, insubstantialn. A very thin, light cloth
Synonyms: filmy, diaphanous, sheer, airy, feathery, gauzyAntonyms: thick, dense, solid, massive
Flowers and lace tend to be extremely gossamer.
IRREVOCABLE(adj.) incapable of being changed or called back
Synonyms: irreversible, unrecallable, unalterable
Antonyms: reversible, changeable
In most cases, getting a tattoo is irrevocable, so be sure to think it through before getting one.The official’s call was irrevocable.
PROPENSITY(n.) a natural inclination or predilection toward
Synonyms: natural bent, proclivity, penchant
Antonyms: natural incapacity or inability
My brother, who has a propensity for aimlessly driving around, refused to stop and ask for directions.
Resilient(Adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly
Synonyms: springy, elastic,
buoyant, bouncy
Antonyms: rigid, stiff, inflexible,
unyielding.After the biking accident, resilient Emily was able to compete in the race after just two weeks of recovery.
Reverberate
(V.) to re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly
The choirs’ singing reverberated off of the walls of the enormous church.
Synonyms: rumble, thunder,
boom, echo
Sleazy(Adj.) thin or flimsy in texture; cheap;
shoddy or inferior in quality or character; ethically low, mean, or
disreputable.Synonyms:
inferior, cheesy, tawdry,
tattyAntonym
s: superior,
first-rate,
quality, sturdy
The sleazy news
reporter was so desperate that he took
a random picture and
started making up a story without
the facts.
amnesty (n.) a general
pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution.
The mission of Amnesty International is to prevent abuses of human rights.
A judge can give a criminal amnesty if he feels he deserves it.
autonomy (n.) self-
government, political control
Synonyms: home rule
Antonyms: dependence, subjection, colonial status
Even after the thirteen colonies gained autonomy from England, many Americans clung to English traditions.
caveat (n.) a warning or
caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior
Synonyms: admonition, word to the wise
Many advertisements for new drugs end with numerous caveats at the end.
A caveat to reading only Sparknotes, is you may not know all the answers on the test.
equitable (adj.) fair, just,
embodying principles of justice
Synonyms: right, reasonable, evenhanded
Antonyms: unjust, unfair, one-sided, disproportionate
A judge is expected to pronounce equitable solutions for all.
extricate (v.) to free from
entanglements or difficulties; to remove with effort
Synonyms: disentangle, extract, disengage
Antonyms: enmesh, entangle, involve
Houdini was known for his ability to extricate himself from all kinds of entanglements.
flout (v.) to mock, treat
with contempt Synonyms: scoff at,
sneer at, snicker at, scorn
Antonyms: obey, honor, revere, uphold
A player who flouts his opponent will end up with a penalty.
scathing (adj.) bitterly
severe, withering; causing great harm
Synonyms: searing, harsh, ferocious, savage
Antonyms: bland, mild
Actors must learn to live with sometimes scathing reviews.
transient (adj.) lasting only
a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time
Synonyms: (adj.) impermanent, ephemeral, evanescent
Antonyms: (adj.) permanent, imperishable, immortal
Because athletic prowess is transient, the coach always stresses the importance of a college degree.
Our vacation at the beach felt transient; I tried to savor every moment.
unwieldy (adj.) not easily
carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity
Synonyms: cumbersome, bulky, clumsy, impractical
Antonyms: manageable, easy to handle
We were amazed that she was able to maneuver the unwieldy backpack.
vapid (adj.) dull,
uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force
Synonyms: insipid, lifeless, colorless
Antonyms: zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively
The vapid look on the face of the students told us that they were in need of a break.