Vocabulary List #8

Animosity(noun) Strong dislike Syn. Enmity, Rancor Ant. Affection

Apathy (noun) A lack of interest Syn. Indifference Ant. Fervor

Apprehensive (adjective) Fearful or anxious Syn. fretful Ant. confident

Commend (verb) To praise; to commit to the care of Syn. Entrust Ant. Loathe, abhor

Compatible (adjective) Able to get along or work together Syn. In aggreement Ant. incongruous

Condolence (noun) An expression of sympathy Syn. Sympathy

Consecrate (verb) To make sacred; to set apart Syn. Devote Ant. defile

Decrepit (adjective) Old and feeble; worn out Syn. Dilapidated Ant. sturdy

Deride (verb) To ridicule Syn. Mock Ant. Scorn

Ingenuous (adjective) Innocent; sincere Syn. Naïve Ant. Artful

Multifarious (adjective) Numerous and diverse Syn. Varied /Ant. Homogenous

Obsolete (adjective) Out of date; no longer in use Syn. Antiquated Ant. Up-to-date

Omnivorous (adjective) Eating every kind of food; variety of tastes Syn. All-devouring

Parsimonious (adjective) Stingy, poor, or small Syn. Frugal Ant. Generous

Quandary (noun) A state of doubt or confusion Syn. Predicament

Recalcitrant (adjective) Stubbornly disobedient Syn. Obstinate Ant. Cooperative

Reprisal (noun) Retaliation Syn. Revenge

Revel (verb/noun) To take pleasure in; a wild celebration Syn. Relish Ant. Abhor,Loathe

Stultify (verb) To neutralize, negate, or cripple Syn. Negate/Ant. Stimulate

Suave (adjective) Smoothly agreeable or polite Syn. Polished Ant. Unpolished