1. Vocabulary
Unit 7

2. ALLAY
Definition: (v.) to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve
Synonyms: reduce, alleviate, moderate
Antonyms: aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

3. BESTIAL
Definition: (adj.) beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility
Synonyms: animal, depraved
Antonyms: human, humane, virtuous

4. CONVIVIAL Definition: (adj.) festive, sociable, having fun together
Synonyms: fun-loving, jovial, merry
Antonyms: dour, grim, sullen, unsocialble

5. COTERIE
Definition: (n.) a circle of acquaintances; a close-knit, often exclusive group of people with common interest
Synonyms: clique, set

6. COUNTERPART
Definition: (n.) a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another; a complement
Synonyms: match

7. DEMUR
Definition: ( v.) to object or take exception to; (n.) an objection
Synonyms: protest, object to
Antonyms: consent to, accept, agree to

8. EFFRONTERY Definition: (n.) shameless boldness, impudence
Synonyms: gall, nerve
Antonyms: shyness, timidity

9. EMBELLISH
Definition: (v.) to decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details
Synonyms: ornament, garnish
Antonyms: strip, mar, disfigure

10. EPHEMERAL Definition: (adj.) lasting only a short time, short-lived
Synonyms: fleeting, transitory
Antonyms: durable, long-lasting, permanent

11. FELICITOUS
Definition: (adj.) appropriate, well chose; marked by well-being or good fortune, happy
Synonyms: fortunate
Antonyms: inappropriate, unhappy
                                              “And when the doctor said
I didn’t have worms anymore,
that was the happiest day of my life.”
– Ralph Wiggum

12. FURTIVE
Definition: (adj.) done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret; stolen
Synonyms: clandestine, covert
Antonyms: open, aboveboard

13. GARISH
Definition: (adj.) glaring; tastelessly showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way
Synonyms: gaudy, flashy
Antonyms: subdued,
muted, understated

14. ILLUSORY
Definition: (adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality
Synonyms: fanciful,
imaginary
Antonyms: actual,
real, factual

15. INDIGENT Definition: (adj.) needy, impoverished
Synonyms: penniless, poverty-sticken
Antonyms: wealthy, affulent

16. INORDINATE Definition: (adj.) far too great, excessive Synonyms:
extravagant
Antonyms:
moderate,
reasonable

17. JETTISON
Definition: (v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome
Synonyms: cast off, discard
Antonyms: conserve, retain

18. MISANTHROPE
Definition: (n.) a person who hates, despised, or distrusts mankind
Synonyms: people-hater, recluse, cynic

19. PERTINACIOUS
Definition: (adj.) very persistent, holding firmly to a course of action or a set of beliefs
Synonyms: stubborn,
determined

20. PICAYUNE
Definition: (adj.) of little value or importance, small-minded
Synonyms: trifling, inconsequential
Antonyms: important, significant

21. RAIMENT
Definition: (n.) clothing, garments
Synonyms: apparel, attire