english 111 sadlier-oxford vocabulary level g, unit 12 hannah burwell
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defunct (adj.) no longer in
existence or functioning; dead
Synonyms: extinct, nonexistent
Antonym: alive, extant
discomfit
(v.) to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarrass
Synonyms: nonplus, disconcert, foil
espouse
(v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry
Synonyms: embrace, wed
Antonyms: repudiate, disavow, renounce
fetish
(n.) an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence
Synonyms: charm, talisman, obsession
gregarious
(adj.) sociable, seeking the company of others; living together in a herd of group
Synonyms: outgoing, extroverted
Antonyms: aloof, introverted, reclusive
hapless
(adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck
Synonyms: unlucky, ill-starred, unfortunate
Antonyms: lucky, charmed, fortunate
impeccable
(adj.) faultless; beyond criticism or blame
Synonyms: flawless, spotless, immaculate
Antonyms: grimy, soiled, spotted, sullied
interpolate
(v.) to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction
Synonyms: inject, interpose, introduce
irreparable
(adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified
Synonym: irremediable
Antonyms: remediable, fixable, reversible
laconic
(adj.) concise, using few words
Synonyms: terse, succinct, pithy, compact
Antonyms: garrulous, prolix, loquacious, verbose
languish
(v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect,
Synonyms: flag, wilt, fade, pine
mendacious (adj.) given to lying
or deception; untrue Synonyms:
untruthful, false Antonyms: truthful,
veracious
perfunctory (adj.) done in a
superficial or half-hearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm
Synonyms: slapdash, cursory, shallow
Thorough, assiduous, diligent, meticulous
plaintive
(adj.) expressive of sorrow or woe; melancholy
Synonyms: sad, doleful, lugubrious
Antonyms: cheerful, blithe, joyous, merry
requite
(v.) to make suitable for repayment, as for kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate
Synonyms: reimburse, recompense, avenge