Vocabulary Words World Literature Week 1

Antiquity To match the play’s antiquity, Sarah wore a costume from that era. James loves to read stories about antiquity.

Antiquity Definition: noun.—the quality of being ancient; ancient times; former ages Synonyms: relic, ruin, ancient Antonyms: now, today, modernity, newness

Heresy The Spanish Inquisition accused Galileo of heresy for claiming the earth revolved around the sun.

Heresy Definition: n.—opinion or belief contrary to generally accepted view or church doctrine Synonyms: blasphemy, dissent, disbelief, divergence Antonyms: conformity, orthodoxy

Analogy Mark made an analogy between flying and surfing.

Analogy Definition: n—a comparison of things based on ways they are alike Synonyms: comparison, parallel Antonyms: difference, dissimilarity

Bayou My cousin lives on the bayou just outside of New Orleans. We saw an alligator while boating in the bayou.

Bayou Definition: n.— a marshy inlet or outlet of a river or lake, especially in parts of the southern U.S. Synonym: backwater, tributary, branch Antonym: desert, fresh water

Indomitable Although Jake was afraid of spiders, he summoned his indomitable courage to walk through the spider-filled room..

Indomitable Definition: adj.—impossible to defeat or discourage Synonyms: unbeatable, unyielding, invincible Antonyms: vulnerable, surmountable, weak

Malleable Lisa loves working with malleable clay to create beautiful pieces of art. My sister loves teaching kindergarten, because the kids’ minds are so malleable.

Malleable Definition: adj.—capable of being stretched or bent into different shapes ; capable of being easily changed or influenced Synonyms: plastic, moldable, pliable, flexible Antonyms: fixed, inelastic, unalterable rigid

Melodramatic Mary’s friends were annoyed that she was always melodramatic about every little thing.

Melodramatic Definition: adj.—emotional in a way that is very extreme or exaggerated Synonyms: theatrical, dramatic Antonyms: undramatic, discreet

Visage We thought there was something hidden behind his visage of cheerfulness.

Visage Definition: n.—the face: an expression of the face: the outward appearance of a person, animal, or thing Synonyms: face, mien, look, countenance

Whimsical My aunt has a whimsical sense of humor and expressed her silliness at her wedding.

Whimsical Definition: adj.—unusual in a playful or amusing way; not serious; full of curious ideas or notions Synonyms: silly, capricious, impulsive Antonyms: serious, businesslike

Judicious While some people do not worry about our planet, judicious planning now can prevent problems later.

Judicious Definition: adj.—having or showing good judgment Synonyms: wise, sage, sensible, prudent Antonyms: foolish, unwise