Applied Vocabulary List 3

Abase (v.)

• To reduce or lower in reputation• Synonyms – degrade, shame, put down,

humble• Antonyms – raise, uplift, honor, dignify

Abomination (n.)

• Anything greatly disliked; a shameful action• Synonyms – obscenity, horror, disgust,

disgrace• Antonyms – joy, pleasure, admiration,

satisfaction

Allot (v.)

• To distribute by portion; parcel out• Synonyms – assign, allocate, dole out,

dispense• Antonyms – withhold, retain, deny, refuse

Blatant (adj.)

• Very obvious• Synonyms – flagrant, unmistakable, glaring• Antonyms – subtle, unnoticeable, hidden

Cajole (v.)

• To persuade by flattery or promises• Synonyms – coax, sweet-talk, entice• Antonyms – threaten, force, coerce

Demur (v.)

• Take exception to• Synonyms – object, protest, disagree• Antonyms – agree, consent, accept

Detrimental (adj.)

• Damaging, harmful• Synonyms – unfavorable, dangerous, injurious• Antonyms – beneficial, advantageous

Façade (n.)

• A false or artificial appearance• Synonyms – mask, disguise, cover

Garble (v.)

• To confuse unintentionally• Synonyms – jumble, distort, muddle• Antonyms – make clear, clarify, straighten out

Hyperbole (n.)

• An obvious or intentional exaggeration• Synonyms – overstatement, magnification• Antonyms – understatement, underestimation

Iconoclast (n.)

• A person who attacks cherished beliefs and traditions

• Synonyms – dissenter, rebel, nonconformist, revolutionary

Insidious (adj.)

• Seductive, but harmful, cunningly deceitful• Synonyms – sinister, menacing, crafty,

treacherous• Antonyms – upright, straightforward, sincere,

honest

Lethargic (adj.)

• Drowsy; sluggish• Synonyms – lazy, inert, tired, weary• Antonyms – energetic, active, alert

Onerous (adj.)

• Troublesome; causing hardship• Synonyms – burdensome, difficult, arduous,

painful• Antonyms – easy, simple, effortless

Pedantic (adj.)

• Overly concerned with little details• Synonyms – finicky, nitpicking, fussy,

meticulous • Antonyms – general, comprehensive, vague

Profuse (adj.)

• Abundant; in great amount• Synonyms – generous, bountiful, teeming,

prolific• Antonyms – scanty, skimpy, sparse, meager

Rapport (n.)

• A harmonious relation; connection• Synonyms – understanding, empathy,

fellowship• Antonyms – misunderstanding, conflict,

dissention

Sporadic (adj.)

• Happening at irregular intervals in time• Synonyms – spotty, scattered, occasional,

infrequent• Antonyms – continuous, regular, steady,

constant

Transient (adj.)

• Lasting only a short time• Synonyms – temporary, brief, momentary• Antonyms – permanent, long-lasting,

perpetual

Turgid (adj.)

• Swollen, overflowing• Synonyms – puffy, bloated, inflated• Antonyms – shrunken, contracted