1. Vocabulary Unit 9
Level F

2. V
To make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
Synonyms: diminish, decrease, subside, let up
Antonyms: intensify, increase, magnify, wax
Abate (ǝ bāt’)

3. Adulation (aj ǝ lā’ shǝn)
Praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, scorn, odium
Adulation (aj ǝ lā’ shǝn)

4. Anathema (ǝ nath’ ǝ mǝ) N
An object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
Synonyms: malediction, imprecation, abomination
Antonyms: benediction, blessing
Anathema (ǝ nath’ ǝ mǝ)

5. Astute (ǝ stüt’) Adj Shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
Synonyms: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily
Antonyms: obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb
Astute (ǝ stüt’)

6. Avarice (av’ ǝr is) N A greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Synonyms: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
Avarice (av’ ǝr is)

7. Culpable (kǝl’ pǝ bǝl) Adj Deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
Synonyms: guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy
Antonyms: blameless, innocent, laudable, meritorious
Culpable (kǝl’ pǝ bǝl)

8. Dilatory (dil’ ǝ tôr ē) Adj
Tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone
Synonyms: stalling, slow, tardy, laggard
Antonyms: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious
Dilatory (dil’ ǝ tôr ē)

9. Egregious (i grē’ jǝs) (Adj.)
Conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
Synonyms: glaring, flagrant, blatant
Antonyms: unnoticeable, paltry, piddling
Egregious (i grē’ jǝs)

10. V
To speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous
Synonyms: to talk out of both sides of one’s mouth, palter, hedge
Antonyms: to speak one’s mind plainly
Equivocate

11. Evanescent Adj. Vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
Synonyms: ephemeral, transient, transitory
Antonyms: everlasting, immortal, imperishable
Evanescent

12. Irresolute Adj. Unable to make up one’s mind, hesitating
Synonyms: indecisive, vacillating, wavering
Antonyms: determined, decisive, unwavering
Irresolute

13. Adj.
Cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
Synonyms: hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, vague, murky, opaque, indeterminate
Antonyms: definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused
Nebulous

14. Noun
One who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally)
Synonyms: neophyte, tyro, trainee, apprentice
Antonyms: veteran, past master, pro, expert
Novice

15. Penury Noun Extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
Synonyms: destitution, want, indigence
Antonyms: affluence, abundance, luxury, opulence
Penury

16. Adj.
Done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one’s skill or abilities, ambitious
Synonyms: inflated, ostentatious, affected
Antonyms: unassuming, unaffected, modest
Pretentious

17. Recapitulate Verb To review a series of facts; to sum up
Synonyms: review, summarize, sum up, go over
Recapitulate

18. Resuscitate Verb To revive, bring back to consciousness or existence
Synonyms: revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate
Resuscitate

19. Slovenly Adj Untidy, dirty, careless
Synonyms: unkempt, slatternly, slipshod, lax
Antonyms: neat, tidy, careful, meticulous
Slovenly

20. Noun
Something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence
Synonyms: assumption, presumption, hypothesis
Supposition

21. Torpid Adj. Inactive, sluggish, dull
Synonyms: sluggish, lethargic, otiose, languid
Antonyms: energetic, dynamic, vigorous
Torpid