1. Vocabulary Words World Literature
Week 10

2. Antipathy
The antipathy between John and Carl was so bad that the coach had to break up a fight during the game.

3. Antipathy
Definition: n.—strong dislike, hostile feeling Synonym: opposition, aversion, antagonism Antonym: support

4. Decorum
After Sheila lost the student election, she still acted with decorum and politely congratulated her opponent.

5. Decorum
Definition: n.—proper behavior Synonym: dignity, propriety, tact Antonym: abandon, wildness

6. Exuberant
Jasmin was so exuberant on her birthday that she could hardly sit still.

7. Exuberant Synonym: enthusiastic, excited, lively, energetic
Definition: adj.—high spirited
Synonym: enthusiastic, excited, lively,
energetic
Antonym: lethargic

8. Infinitesimal
Michael strained to see the infinitesimal pimple that Nancy claimed to have on her face.

9. Infinitesimal
Definition: adj.—minute; so small as to almost immeasurable Synonym: tiny, insignificant, diminutive Antonym: huge

10. Sedate
Josh remained sedate after discovering his parents were in a car wreck so that his little sister would not get too upset.

11. Sedate
Definition: adj.—quiet, settled, sober Synonym: dignified, calm, cool, composed Antonym: rowdy, boisterous

12. Alleviate
My mother brought me a big mug of hot tea with lemon and honey to help alleviate my sore throat.

13. Alleviate
Definition: v.—to relieve, make more bearable Synonym: ease, lessen, assuage Antonym: aggravate

14. Antithesis
Megan’s behavior was the very antithesis of cowardly when she ran out in the middle of traffic to rescue the lost little puppy.

15. Antithesis Definition: n.—the direct opposite
Synonym: converse, contrast, reverse
Antonym: identical

16. Disparage
Cindy felt that Nick’s nasty remarks were meant to disparage her new hairstyle.

17. Disparage
Definition: v.—to belittle Synonym: laugh at, mock, ridicule Antonym: praise

18. Magnanimous
Paul was relieved that his magnanimous girlfriend did not blame him when another girl gave him a kiss.

19. Magnanimous
Definition: adj.—generous in forgiving Synonym: noble, benevolent, considerate Antonym: petty

20. Loquacious
Lauren is not usually loquacious in class, but today she monopolized almost every discussion.

21. Loquacious
Definition: adj.—talkative, wordy Synonym: garrulous, chatty, verbose, gabby Antonym: silent, quiet