1. English II

2. Definition (n) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue. Example

3. Definition (v) to make impure; to contaminate syn: taint; corrupt ant: refine; refined The fumes from the automobiles adulterate the air. Example

4. Definition (v) to come forth; to send forth syn: rise; emerge She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to emanate from her lips. Example

5. Definition (adj) tastelessly gaudy syn: showy; glaring; flashy ant: sedate; conservative The gypsy costumes were too garish for my taste. Example

6. Definition (adj) unchangeable; fixed syn: enduring ant: flexible; changeable The laws of nature are immutable. Example

7. Definition (n) a crown Peter referred to his wife’s blonde hair as her golden diadem. Example

8. Definition (adj) pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic syn: pastoral ant: urban The bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city. Example

9. Definition (adj) having a pleasant odor syn: aromatic ant: acrid The new fabric softener is advertised as being redolent of a spring day. Example

10. Definition (adj) without money; penniless syn: destitute; indigent ant: affluent; prosperous Though impecunious, the man’s pride prevented him from asking for help. Example

11. Definition (n) rebellion or resistance against the government syn: treachery; disloyalty The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator. Example

12. Definition (v) to pollute; to corrupt The oil spill defiled the entire bay. Example

13. Definition (adj) unnecessary or uncalled for He always gave gratuitous advice whether someone wanted it or not. Example

14. Definition (n) a burden; a responsibility syn: obligation When father died, Jake had the onus of running the farm. Example

15. Definition (adj) disrespectful toward God syn: irreligious; profane ant: devout; pious Some consider laughing in church to be impious behavior. Example

16. Definition (n) a warning syn: admonition; caution John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the old caveat about swimming alone. Example