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Unit 2 Vocabulary. Accelerated English 10. ameliorate. A hot meal can ameliorate the discomforts of even the coldest day. “ a meal you ate”. ameliorate. (v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming synonyms : amend, better antonyms : worsen, aggravate, exacerbate. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNIT 2 VOCABULARYAccelerated English 10
ameliorateA hot meal can ameliorate the
discomforts of even the coldest day.“ a meal you ate”
ameliorate(v.) to improve, make better, correct a
flaw or shortcoming synonyms: amend, betterantonyms: worsen, aggravate,
exacerbate
AMELIORATE
aplombConsidering the family’s tense mood,
you handled the situation with aplomb.
aplomb(n.) poise, assurance, great self-
confidence, perpendicularity synonyms: composure, self-possessionantonyms: confusion, embarrassment,abashment
APLOMB
bombasticHe delivered a bombastic speech that
didn’t address our problems.
bombastic(adj.) pompous or overblown in language;
full of high-sounding words intended to conceal lack of ideas
synonyms: inflated, highfalutin, pretentiousantonyms: unadorned, simple, plain,
austere
BOMBASTIC
callowThey entered the army as callow
recruits.
callow(adj.) Without experience; immature synonyms: green, raw, unfledged,
inexperiencedantonyms: mature, grown-up, polished,
sophisticated
CALLOW
drivelKnowing that his time was nearly up,
we kept silence and let him drivel on.
drivel(n.) saliva or mucus flowing from the
mouth or nose; aimless talking or thinking; nonsense; (v) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense; to waste away foolishly
synonyms: (n.) balderdash, tommyrotv. slaver
DRIVEL
epitomeAdmitting when you have been fairly
defeated is the epitome of sportsmanship.
epitome(n.) a summary, condensed accountsynonyms: abstract, digest, archetype
EPITOME
exhortWith dramatic gestures, our fans
vigorously exhort the team to play harder.
exhort(v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestlysynonyms: entreat, implore, adjureantonyms: discourage, advise against,
deprecate
EXHORT
ex officioThe President is the ex officio
commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
ex officio(adj., adv) by virtue of holding a
certain office
EX OFFICIO
infringeIf you continue to infringe on my
responsibilities, will you also take the blame for any mistakes?
infringe(v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond
recognized boundssynonyms: encroach, impinge, intrudeantonyms: stay in bounds, comply
INFRINGE
ingratiateIt’s not a good idea to ingratiate
oneself by paying cloying compliments.
ingratiate(v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus
gain favor by otherssynonyms: cozy up to, curry favor withantonyms: humiliate oneself
INGRATIATE
interloperThe crowd was so eager to see the
band perform that they resented the opening singer as an interloper.
interloper(n.) one who moves in where he is not
wanted synonyms: trespasser, meddler,
buttinsky
“cantaloper”
INTERLOPER
intrinsicIt had been my father’s favorite book
when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest.
intrinsic(v.) belonging to someone or
something by its very nature, essential, inherent
synonyms: immanent, organicantonyms: extrinsic, external, outward
INTRINSIC
inveighYou should not inveigh against the
plan with quite so much vigor until you have read it.
inveigh(v.) to make a violent attack in words,
express strong disapprovalsynonyms: harangue, remonstrateantonyms: acclaim, glorify, extol
INVEIGH
lassitudeOn some days I am overcome by
lassitude at the thought of so many years of schooling.
lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of
energysynonyms: fatigue, lethargy, torpor
languorantonyms: energy, vitality, animation,
liveliness
LASSITUDE
millenniumIn 1999 an argument raged over
whether 2000 or 2001 would mark the beginning of the new millennium.
millennium(n.) A period of one thousand years; a
period of great joy synonyms: chiliad, golden age,antonyms: doomsday
MILLENNIUM
occultOne need not rely on occult knowledge
to grasp why things disappear in a house where two cats live.
occult(adj.) mysterious, magical,
supernatural (v.) to hide, conceal (n.) matters involving the supernatural
synonym: esoteric, abstruse, arcaneantonym: mundane, common, public,
exoteric
OCCULT
permeateThe rain permeated all of my clothing.
permeate (v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak
through
PERMEATE
precipitateScholars often disagree over which
event or events precipitate an historic moment.
I admit that my outburst was precipitate.
precipitate(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause about
suddenly; to hurl down from great height (adj.) characterized by excessive haste (n.) moisture
synonyms: (v.) provoke, produce; (adj.) reckless , impetuous
antonyms: wary, circumspect
PRECIPITATE
stringentSome argue that more stringent laws
against speeding will make our streets safer.
stringent(adj.) strict, severe; sharp or bitter to
the tastesynonyms: stern, rigorous, tough,
urgentantonyms: lenient, mild, lax,
permissive
STRINGENT
surmiseI cannot be sure, but I surmise that she
wouldn’t accept my apology.
surmise(v.) to think or believe without
supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof
synonyms: (v.) infer, gather; (n.) inference, presumption
SURMISE