English IV Unit Three Click to Advance through Presentation

Decry (V.) to condemn, express strong disapproval: to officially depreciate Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

Nefarious Definition - Wicked, Depraved, Devoid of Moral Standards Synonyms - Iniquitous Antonyms - Virtuous

Cavort Definition -(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry Synonym: gambol

Feckless Definition-lacking in spirit and strength, ineffective, weak Synonym-feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual Antonym-competent, capable, effective

Primordial Developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic. Synonyms: Original, primeval, primal

Dissemble Definition: To disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign

Articulate Definition- (v.) to pronounce distinctly; (adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; jointed Synonym: (v.) Pronounce, elucidate; (adj.) eloquent Antonym: (v.) Mumble, Slur; (adj.) tongue-tied, halting

Propinquity Definition: nearness in place or time, kinship Synonyms: proximity, similarity Antonyms: remoteness, distances

Eulogy Definition: A formal statement of commendation; high praise Synonym: Panegyric, Encomium, Tribute, Testimonial Antonym: Philippic, Diatribe, Invective

Evince Definition (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke Synonyms exhibit, manifest, occasion

Piquant Definition: Stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative Synonyms: tangy, zestful Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild

Credit, trust, confidence Credence Definition: Belief, mental acceptance Synonyms: Credit, trust, confidence Antonyms: Disbelief, skepticism, incredulity

Unwonted Definition – (Adj.) not usual or expected; not in character. Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical Antonyms: usual, customary, typical The tackler was unwonted. (unexpected)

Viscous Definition- (Adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous

Utopian Definition- (adj.) Founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical Synonym- Idealistic Antonyms-Realistic, pragmatic

Verdant Definition-(adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment Synonym: artless, naive Antonym: scorched, sere barren, arid

Exhume Definition: (v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light Synonyms: disinter, unearth, uncover Antonym: bury, inter

Murky Definition (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision. Synonym Dim, cloudy, unclear Antonym Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid

Verbiage Definition- Language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression Synonyms- Verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon

Distraught Definition (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict Synonyms: frantic, distract Antonyms: calm, composed, collected