1. Lesson 3 abstemious archaic atelier axiom dulcet expurgate iniquity
patronizing
pellucid
peremptory
perspicacious
scapegoat
talisman
usurp
vacillate

2. scapegoat
One who bears the blame for others
Syn: Patsy, sucker

3. peremptory Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
Syn: authoritative; unconditional
Ant: roundabout; passive; equivocal

4. atelier
An artist’s or a designer’s workshop
Syn: studio

5. axiom A universal truth; an established rule Syn: fundamental; theorem
Ant: absurdity

6. dulcet Melodious: pleasing to the ear Syn: harmonic; melodic
Ant: cacophonous; dissonant

7. usurp To take over; to seize power Syn: commandeer; seizer; co-opt
Ant: abdicate; relinquish

8. patronizing Treating with condescension; acting superior
Syn: lofty; arrogant
Ant: humble; friendly

9. iniquity An evil or wicked act Syn: abomination; injustics; sin
He heartily repented his iniquity, but only after he faced a lifelong prison sentence

10. archaic No longer current or applicable; antiquated
Syn: obsolete; outmoded
Ant: current; modern

11. vacillate To waver; to sway indecisively Syn: fluctuate; swing; waffle
Ant: decide

12. perspicacious Keen; mentally sharp Syn: shrewd; keen; clever
Ant: dull; stupid

13. abstemious Using or consuming sparingly Syn: frugal; moderate
Ant: gluttonous; greedy

14. Talisman
A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

15. expurgate To remove vulgar or objectionable material
Syn: censor; bowdlerize; sanitize

16. pellucid
Transparent; clear
Syn: limpid
Ant: obscure, opapue