Set 6 Vocabulary By: Shaalini Desai Block 6 Altercation POS: noun Synonym: argument Antonym: agreement Definition: a noisy dispute Because of the discrepancy of the points on the scoreboard, the two adversaries had an altercation during half time. Apex POS: noun Synonym: peak Antonym: nadir Definition: highest point; summit Knowing that he can potentially reach the apex on Mt. Everest, Bob packed all his items and started climbing from the nadir. Ballyhoo POS: noun Synonym: advertisement, propaganda Antonym: hush Definition: talk or writing that is designed to get people excited or interested in something The ballyhoo about the iPhone 5 is still spreading. There are so many conversations on what the new iPhone has and does. Bona fide POS: adjective Synonym: authentic Antonym: fraud Definition: made in good faith without fraud or deceit; genuine Sarahs soft comfy boots are made of bona fide sheep fluff; fortunately, there were made without fraud and are authentic. Caucus POS: noun Synonym: assembly, convention Antonym: separation Definition: a closed meeting of members of a group united to promote a cause, issue, or idea The zeal LEO club at Mercer is a caucus that collects money or items for the poor by having bake sales, toys for tots, etc. Disdain POS: noun and verb Synonym: (n) hatred, aversion (v) disregard Antonym: (n) admiration (v) praise, respect Definitions: (n)- a feeling that someone/something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt, (v)- to have or show a feeling or scorn or contempt Bob was disdained about how careless the manager of the hotel was; he felt complete disdain towards him for giving him a dingy room and how he didnt offer to get it cleaned. Dulcet POS: adjective Synonym: musical, pleasurable Antonym: disrupting Definition: sweet; melodious; soothing My parents complemented the band about how the second song in our concert was dulcet and quelled them. Expunge POS: verb Synonym: abolish Antonym: construct Definition: to strike out; to erase; to remove The property owners expunged the debris of the old dilapidated shed that was destroyed during the storm. Flamboyant POS: adjective Synonym: dapper Antonym: moderate, unflashy Definition: ornate, showy or flowery The pulchritude of Katrinas flamboyant dress was eye-catching. Malleable POS: adjective Synonym: flexible, contorted Antonym: rigid Definition: capable of being shaped or formed Children enjoy being creative and playing with the malleable play-dough because of all the shapes and designs that can be made. Meander POS: verb Synonym: wander Antonym: stay on path, direct Definition: to follow a winding and turning course or path Bob meandered about around the park listening to music, not being attentive of where he is going. Meticulous POS: adjective Synonym: accurate, persnickety Antonym: careless Definition: show great concern for detail; extremely careful or precise Meticulously, I painted the mural for my room; I didnt want to mess up anything. Swarm POS: noun Synonym: bevy Antonym: recluse Definition: a large group of insects or small creatures in motion The swarm of bees was chasing the big brown bear that attempted to get the honey from their bee hive. All of the bees formed a circular shape and was just behind the bear. Translucent POS: adjective Synonym: clear Antonym: opaque Definition: allows light to pass through, but blurring it so images cant be seen clearly- a distortion occurs Glass is translucent so that you can see through it, but not that clearly. Abridge POS: verb Synonym: trim, decrease Antonym: lengthen, enlarge Definition: shorten Sarah tried to abridge her summary as her teacher told her to, but there was so much write about. Antidote POS: noun Synonym: cure Antonym: annoyance Definition: something that relieves or prevents; a remedy that counteracts the effects of poison Listening to music when I have too much homework is an antidote for my stress because the music quells me. Autonomous POS: adjective Synonym: uncontrolled, self-governing Antonym: dependent Definition: independent The autonomous machines needed no assistance; they worked independently. Bolster POS: verb Synonym: aid, assist, maintain Antonym: prevent, hinder Definition: to support; to strengthen I had to bolster my muscles to be prepared for the basketball championship game tomorrow. Our tough adversaries are number one in the league. Candor POS: noun Synonym: fairness, veracity Antonym: guile Definition: honesty; sincerity My friend is known as a candor and giving student at school. She is admired for her honesty and kindness.