Level GUnit 6
Vocabulary
ABJECT Definition: (adj.) degraded; cringing,
contemptible, complete and unrelieved Synonyms: wretched, miserable Antonyms: lofty, noble, exalted
abject misery abject poverty
AGNOSTIC Definition: (n.) one who believes that
nothing can be known about God; a skeptic (adj.) without faith
Synonyms: doubter Antonyms: believer
COMPLICITY Definition: (n.) involvement in
wrongdoing; being an accomplice Synonyms: collusion, inclusion Antonyms: noninvolvement, innocence
DERELICT Definition: (n.) someone or something
that is abandoned or neglected (adj.) neglectful of duty
Synonyms: vagrant, remiss Antonyms: conscientious, scrupulous
DIATRIBE Definition: (n.) a bitter prolonged verbal
attack Synonyms: harangue, tirade Antonyms: eulogy
EFFIGYDefinition: (n.) a crude image of a
despised personSynonyms: figurine, likeness
EQUITY Definition: (n.) the state or quality of
being just, fair, or impartial, equal treatment
Synonyms: justice, fairness, impartiality Antonyms: injustice, unfairness
INANEDefinition: (adj.) silly, empty of
meaning or valueSynonyms: vapid, idiotic, moronicAntonyms: sensible, meaningful
•Inane statement
INDICTMENTDefinition: (n.) the act of accusing;
a formal accusationSynonyms: charge, accusation
INDUBITABLEDefinition: (adj.) certain, not to be
doubted or deniedSynonyms: unquestionable,
indisputableAntonyms: questionable, debatable
INTERMITTENTDefinition: (adj.) stopping and
beginning again, sporadicSynonyms: fitful, spasmodic,
randomAntonyms: continuous,
uninterrupted
MOOT Definition: (adj.) open to discussion and debate,
unresolved (v.) to bring up for discussion (n.) a deliberate assembly, hypothetical law case argued by students (moot court) Synonyms:debatable, questionable Antonyms: undebatable, indisputable
MOTIFDefinition: (n.) a principal idea,
feature, theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in a design
NEOPHYTEDefinition: (n.) a new convert, beginner, noviceSynonyms: rookieAntonyms: veteran, expert, pro
PERSPICACITYDefinition: (n.) keenness in
observing and understandingSynonyms: acuity, discernmentAntonyms: dullness
PLENARY Definition: (adj.) complete in all aspects
or essentials; absolute; attended by all qualified members
Synonyms: unlimited, unrestricted Antonyms: limited, restricted
SURVEILLANCE Definition: (n.) a watch kept over a
person; careful, close, and disciplined observation
Synonyms: observation, scrutiny, monitoring
SYLVANDefinition: (adj.) pertaining to or
characteristic of forestsSynonyms: forested
TESTYDefinition: (adj.) easily irritated;
characterized by impatience and exasperation
Synonyms: irritable, petulantAntonyms: unexcitable
TRAVESTYDefinition: (n.) a grotesque or
grossly inferior imitation; a disguise, especially in clothing of the
opposite sexSynonyms: burlesque, parody, caricature