1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #3

2. Abstain

3. Abstain Definition: v. – to refrain from doing
Synonym: withhold, avoid, cease, prohibit
Antonym: indulge, use

4. Boisterous

5. Boisterous
Definition: adj. – noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
Synonym: riotous, vociferous, unruly
Antonym: quiet, calm, restrained

6. Capitulate

7. Capitulate Definition: v. – to surrender under agreed conditions
Synonym: succumb, secede, confer
Antonym: defend, fight, overpower

8. Diligent

9. Diligent Definition: adj. – quietly and steadily persevering in detail
Synonym: attentive, busy, steadfast, studious
Antonym: lazy, negligent,

10. Exemplary

11. Exemplary
Definition: adj. – worthy of imitation, serving as an example
Synonym: representative, model, top-notch, best
Antonym: inferior, worst

12. Hedonist

13. Hedonist
Definition: n. – someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
Synonym: glutton, libertine, thrill-seeker
Antonym: Puritan

14. Inevitable

15. Inevitable Definition: adj. – incapable of being avoided or prevented
Synonym: undeniable, inescapable, destined
Antonym: avoidable, doubtful, unsure

16. Orator

17. Orator Definition: n. – a person who delivers a speech or “oration”
Synonym: lecturer, speaker, announcer
Antonym:

18. Prosaic

19. Prosaic Definition: adj. – not fanciful or imaginative; plain
Synonym: simple, routine, lackluster, dull
Antonym: creative, imaginative, vibrant

20. Rancorous

21. Rancorous Definition: adj. – showing deep-seated resentment
Synonym: bitter, hateful, virulent,
Antonym: content, pleasant, loving, nice