1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #4

2. Adversity

3. Adversity Definition: (n) a state of misfortune or affliction
Synonym: hardship, difficulty, obstacle
Antonym: pleasure, benefit, freedom

4. Brazen

5. Brazen Definition: (adj) unrestrained by convention or propriety; rude
Synonym: bold, shameless, blatant
Antonym: discreet, subtle, restrained

6. Clairvoyant

7. Clairvoyant
Definition: (n/adj) someone who claims to have knowledge of the future
Synonym: psychic, mind-reader, medium
Antonym: oblivious

8. Demagogue

9. Demagogue
Definition: (n) political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
Synonym: crowd-pleaser, instigator
Antonym: moderate, common sense

10. Emulate

11. Emulate Definition: (v) to strive to equal to or match by imitating
Synonym: copy, mimic
Antonym: differ, oppose, clash

12. Foster

13. Foster Definition: (v) to promote the growth of
Synonym: nurture, cultivate, advance
Antonym: discourage, deter, keep back

14. Intrepid

15. Intrepid Definition: (adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Synonym: bold, courageous, daring
Antonym: cowardly, weak, faint-hearted

16. Ostentatious

17. Ostentatious
Definition: (adj) intended to attract notice or impress others
Synonym: flashy, flamboyant, pretentious
Antonym: ordinary, humble, plain

18. Parched

19. Parched
Definition: (adj) dried out by heat or excessive exposure to the sun
Synonym: dehydrated, thirsty
Antonym: refreshed, restored

20. Substantiate

21. Substantiate
Definition: (v) establish or strengthen with evidence or facts
Synonym: support, validate
Antonym: disprove, refute