1. Definitions and Antonyms
Vocabulary Unit 3
Definitions and Antonyms

2. Definitions 1. iniquity 2. pellucid 3. expurgate 4. axiom 5. scapegoat
A. patsy; sucker
D. transparent; clear; limpid
E. an injustice or abomination
F. universal truth or theorem
G. to censor or bowdlerize

3. Definitions B. magical charm 6. archaic C. obsolete; outmoded
7. talisman
8. peremptory
9. atelier
10. dulcet
B. magical charm
C. obsolete; outmoded
H. unconditional; not allowing for a delay; imperative
I. an artist’s workshop
M. harmonic; melodic

4. More definitions 11. abstemious 12. vacillate 13. perspicacious
14. usurp
15. patronizing
J. frugal; sparing; moderate
K. to take over or commandeer
L. arrogant; acting superior
N. keen; mentally sharp
O. to waver or waffle indecisively

5. Antonyms 1. Patronizing 2. Peremptory 3. Axiom 4. Dulcet 5. Usurp
F. passive; wishy-washy; equivocal
G. absurdity
H. cacophonous; nasty noise; dissonant
I. willingly give up (abdicate); relinquish
J. humble; friendly

6. Antonyms 6. Archaic 7. Vacillate 8. Perspicacious 9. Abstemious
10. Pellucid
A. gluttonous; greedy
B. obscure; opaque
C. current; modern
D. decide
E. dull; stupid

7. antonyms Dulcet Archaic Abstemious Peremptory vacillate
A. contemporary
B. decide
C. cacophonous
D. passive
E. gluttonous

8. distractors Mellifluous Cacophonous Contemporary Outmoded Bygone
Antiquated
Gluttonous
Frugal
Decisive (making a decision or being definite or commanding)
Arbitrary (unreasonable)
Despotic (adj. the nature of being a tyrant)
Autocratic (adj. the nature of being a tyrant or dictator)
Passive

9. Some more you might see
Procrustean
Nomenclature
Sophistry
Vestige
Carte blanche
Stygian
Rife