1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #4

3. Adversity

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

5. Brazen

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

7. Clairvoyant

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

9. Demagogue

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

11. Emulate

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

13. Foster

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

15. Intrepid

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

17. Ostentatious

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

19. Parched

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

21. Substantiate

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