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VOCAB UNIT #3 4th Block Collaborative
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Abominate
(v.) To have an intense dislike or hatred forSyn. Loathe, Abhor, Despise, DetestAnt. Relish, Savor, EsteemDominic abominated the girl after she turned him down.Sign: Push
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Acculturation
(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Syn: adaptationThe criminal law was an integral part of his experience
and the process of his acculturation into British society.Sign: Circle of Life
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Adventitious
(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
Syn: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitousAnt: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenitalA system for checking for adventitious presence had also
not yet been developed.Sign: I’m Sorry Hands
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Ascribe
(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attributeSyn: impute, credit, attributeWhile you can sometimes ascribe these symptoms to
allergies, I’m pretty sure you have a full-fledged cold.Sign: Giving Commands
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Circuitous (adj)
Definition: Roundabout, not directSynonyms: indirect, meandering, windingAntonyms: straight, direct, as the crow fliesExample: Rivers are often uneven, untidy and take
circuitous coursesSign: snake motion with arms
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Commiserate (v)
Definition: to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, shares a feeling of distress.
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize.Antonyms: feel no sympathy for.Example: I hate it when rich people
pretend they commiserate with the poor.Sign: crying motion with hands.
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Enjoin (v)
Definition: to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit.
Synonyms: bid, charge, adjure.
Antonyms: allow, permit.
Example: He never formally forbade fasting, but neither did he ever enjoin it.
Sign: pointing
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Expedite (v)
Definition: to make easy, cause to progress faster.Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed upAntonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct.Example: To further expedite the approval process,
you can apply online.Sign: pretend using phone.
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EXPIATE (V.)
•To make amends, make up for; to avert ~ Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, make reparation
-Jackson swept the floors of
John's Pizza for free to expiate
his breaking the oven.
[Sign: Sweeping]
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FERMENT
• (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
~Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest
~Antonyms: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
Just squeeze the juice out
of the fruit and leave to
ferment naturally.
[Sign: Jazz hands]
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INADVERTENT (ADJ.)
• Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental ~Synonym: accidental
~Antonyms: deliberate, intentional Compared to all the bystanders
who just stood by doing nothing,
Don became an inadvertent hero
by running up to the wrecked car
and pulling out the frightened toddler.
[Sign: pointing and questioning]
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NOMINAL (ADJ)
• Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
~Synonym: titular, inconsequential
~Antonyms: actual, exorbitant
Most of our services are provided
free or at nominal charge.
[Sign: small gap in fingers]
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noncommittal
Definition: (adj.)Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear postiton
Her tone was noncommittal, and her face gave nothing away.
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
Antonyms: positive, definite, committed
Hand Motion: shrug shoulders
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peculate
(v.) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
The people accused them of having peculated the public money.
Synonyms: defraud, misappropriate
Hand motion: act like you’re putting money in your pockets
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proclivity
Definition: (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
A proclivity for hard work.
Synonyms: penchant, propensity
Antonyms: inability, incapacity
Hand motion: Lift weights
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Sangfroid
Definition: (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
They committed the robbery with complete sangfroid.
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
Hand motion: cross arms like you aren’t worried
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(Adj) - Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established governmentSynonyms - mutinous, rebellious, subversive, treacherousAntonyms - supportive, faithful, allegiant, obedient
Neo in The Matrix was a crucial memberof a seditious organization that fought forthe sake of mankind.
Seditious
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Tenuous
(Adj) - Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms - flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazyAntonyms - strong, solid, substantial, valid
The child’s arguments were tenuousat best while he tried to explain that hedidn’t want to eat his vegetables.
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Vitriolic
(Adj) - Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)Synonyms - withering, acerbic, mordant, spitefulAntonyms - bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary, kind
After eating too much sour candy,each piece I put in my mouth began tofeel very vitriolic.
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Wheedle
(Verb) - To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired endSynonyms - inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk, enticeAntonyms - coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
Because the grand opening ofRetroland was soon, Jimmy tried towheedle his mom into letting him go.