English II
Definition (n) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue. Example
Definition (v) to make impure; to contaminate syn: taint; corrupt ant: refine; refined The fumes from the automobiles adulterate the air. Example
Definition (v) to come forth; to send forth syn: rise; emerge She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to emanate from her lips. Example
Definition (adj) tastelessly gaudy syn: showy; glaring; flashy ant: sedate; conservative The gypsy costumes were too garish for my taste. Example
Definition (adj) unchangeable; fixed syn: enduring ant: flexible; changeable The laws of nature are immutable. Example
Definition (n) a crown Peter referred to his wife’s blonde hair as her golden diadem. Example
Definition (adj) pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic syn: pastoral ant: urban The bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city. Example
Definition (adj) having a pleasant odor syn: aromatic ant: acrid The new fabric softener is advertised as being redolent of a spring day. Example
Definition (adj) without money; penniless syn: destitute; indigent ant: affluent; prosperous Though impecunious, the man’s pride prevented him from asking for help. Example
Definition (n) rebellion or resistance against the government syn: treachery; disloyalty The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator. Example
Definition (v) to pollute; to corrupt The oil spill defiled the entire bay. Example
Definition (adj) unnecessary or uncalled for He always gave gratuitous advice whether someone wanted it or not. Example
Definition (n) a burden; a responsibility syn: obligation When father died, Jake had the onus of running the farm. Example
Definition (adj) disrespectful toward God syn: irreligious; profane ant: devout; pious Some consider laughing in church to be impious behavior. Example
Definition (n) a warning syn: admonition; caution John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the old caveat about swimming alone. Example