1. Vocabulary Unit 6
Level F

2. Anomalous (adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
Synonyms: unusual, atypical
Antonyms: normal, regular

3. Aspersion
(n.)
A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
Synonym: denigration
Anonyms: endorsement, praise

4. Bizarre (adj.) Extremely strange Synonyms: grotesque, outlandish
Antonym: ordinary

5. Brusque (adj.) Abrupt, blunt, Synonyms: curt, tactless, gruff
Antonyms: gracious, courteous

6. Cajole
(v.)
To coax, persuade through flattery; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
Synonyms: wheedle, sweet-talk
Antonyms: force, strong-arm

7. Castigate (v.) To punish severely; to criticize severely
Synonyms: chastise, rebuke
Antonyms: reward, honor, praise

8. Contrive
(v.)
To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
Synonyms: think up, devise, concoct

9. Demagogue
(n.)
A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
Synonyms: rabble-rouser, firebrand

10. Disabuse
(v.)
To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
Synonyms: undeceive, enlighten, set straight
Antonyms: deceive, delude

11. Ennui
(n.)
Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
Synonyms: languor, world-weariness, listlessness
Antonyms: enthusiasm, liveliness

12. Fetter
(n.)
A chain or shackle placed on the feet; anything that confines or restrains
(v.) to chain or shackle
Synonyms: bond, restraint
Antonyms: free, liberate

13. Heinous (adj.) Very wicked, offensive, hateful Synonyms: evil, odious
Antonyms: excellent, wonderful
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14. Immutable (adj.) Not subject to change, constant
Synonyms: unchangeable, unalterable
Antonyms: changeable, variable

15. Insurgent (v.) One who reels or rises against authority (adj.)
Rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority
Synonyms: revolutionary, rebellious
Antonyms: loyalist, faithful

16. Megalomania
(n.)
A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality
Synonym: delusions of grandeur
Antonyms: humility, modesty

17. Sinecure (n.) A position requiring little or not work; an easy job
Synonyms: “no-show” job, cushy job

18. Surreptitious (adj.) Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation
Synonyms: covert, clandestine
Antonyms: open, frank

19. Transgress
(v.)
To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
Synonyms: overstep, exceed, trespass
Antonyms: obey, toe the line

20. Transmute
(v.)
To change from one nature, substance, or form to another
Synonyms: transform, convert
Antonyms: maintain unchanged, preserve

21. Vicarious
(adj.)
Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
Synonyms: surrogate, substitute, secondhand
Antonyms: real, actual, firsthand