Vocabulary Set 6Pranit Nadipelli
Altercation
A noisy disputeNounSynonym: argumentAntonym: unityThe altercation at the court caused a lot of
bedlam causing the judge to thunder at the top of his lungs.
Apex
Highest point; summit.NounSynonym: Summit, peak, zenith, apogeeAntonym: NadirWhen I climbed to the apex of Mt.Everest I
was filled with pride; I had accomplished what few people had done.
Ballyhoo
Talk or writing that is designed to get people excited or interested in something.
NounSynonym: Endorse Antonym: leave aloneToo much ballyhoo towards a person can
cause them to feel nervous.
Bona fide
Made in good faith; without fraud or deceit; genuine
Adj.Synonym: Authentic, GenuineAntonym: Low quality, PoorBona Fide material is often expensive, for
it is rare and genuine.
Caucus
A closed meeting of members of a group united to promote a cause, issue or idea.
NounSynonym: RallyAntonym: NoneA whooping caucus of people came to the
city to protest against a law.
Disdain
A feeling that someone/something is bad, worthless or low; scorn or contempt.
To have or show a feeling of scorn or contempt.
Noun/VerbSynonym: AntipathyAntonym: AdmirationI felt total disdain for the police officer who
attacked an innocent man; I disdained the officers cruel actions.
Dulcet
Sweet; Melodious; SoothingAdj.Synonym: RelaxingAntonym: ExhilaratingThe dulcet tones of the waves crashing on
the seas is very relaxing, and makes me want to snooze.
Expunge
To strike out; to erase; to remove.VerbSynonym: Abolish, EraseAntonym: Bear, ConstructI plan to expunge the bugs in my house,
for they are very irritating.
Flamboyant
Ornate, showy or floweryAdj.Synonym: BaroqueAntonym: ModerateHawaiian shirts are very flamboyant; they
are covered with bright flowers.
Malleable
Capable of being shaped or formedAdj.Synonym: AdjustableAntonym: not adaptableIf an animal wants to survive it must be
malleable if it wants adapt to its environment.
Meander
To follow a winding and turning a course or path.
VerbSynonym: ExtravagateAntonym: Stay on pathAn unfocused person often meanders
wherever the wind takes him.
Meticulous
Show great concern for detail; extremely careful or precise
Synonym: precise, cautiousAntonym: carelessMeticulous people often end up making
less mistakes.
Swarm
A large group of insects or small creatures in motion.
NounSynonym: GroupAntonym: AloneThe swarm of bees started to chase the
bee keeper, for they were enraged.
Translucent
Allows light to pass through, but blurring it so images can’t be seen clearly- a distortion occurs.
Adj.Synonym: CrystalAntonym: BlockedThe government is translucent, but always
blurs a few confidential details.
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Abridge
VerbShortenSynonym: ShortenAntonym: LengthenThe man’s speech was abridged due to a
whooping amount of protestors. He had planned to speak for five minutes but only got thirty seconds in.
Antidote
Something that relieves or prevents; a remedy that counteracts poison.
NounSynonym: TherapyAntonym: EnhancerTea is a nice antidote for stress, for it is
very dulcet and soothing.
Autonomous
IndependentAdj.Synonym: Self dependentAntonym: InterdependentStarting to be autonomous at a young age
is a very good trait; it results in successful people.
Bolster
To support; To strengthenVerbSynonym: EnhanceAntonym: SubordinateYou have to study to help bolster your
conceptual understanding.
Candor
Honesty; sincerityNounSynonym: HonestyAntonym: FraudPeople with candor are often well
appreciated and reliable because they speak the truth.
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