1. English IV Unit Three
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2. Decry
(V.) to condemn, express strong disapproval: to officially depreciate
Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue
Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

3. Nefarious Definition - Wicked, Depraved, Devoid of Moral Standards
Synonyms
- Iniquitous
Antonyms
- Virtuous

4. Cavort
Definition -(v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry
Synonym: gambol

5. Feckless Definition-lacking in spirit and strength, ineffective, weak
Synonym-feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual
Antonym-competent, capable, effective

6. Primordial
Developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic.
Synonyms: Original, primeval, primal

7. Dissemble Definition:
To disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression
Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign

8. Articulate
Definition- (v.) to pronounce distinctly; (adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully; jointed
Synonym: (v.) Pronounce, elucidate; (adj.) eloquent
Antonym: (v.) Mumble, Slur; (adj.) tongue-tied, halting

9. Propinquity Definition: nearness in place or time, kinship
Synonyms: proximity, similarity
Antonyms: remoteness, distances

10. Eulogy Definition: A formal statement of commendation; high praise
Synonym: Panegyric, Encomium, Tribute, Testimonial
Antonym: Philippic, Diatribe, Invective

11. Evince Definition (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke
Synonyms
exhibit, manifest, occasion

12. Piquant
Definition: Stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative
Synonyms: tangy, zestful
Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild

13. Credit, trust, confidence
Credence
Definition:
Belief,
mental acceptance
Synonyms:
Credit, trust, confidence
Antonyms:
Disbelief,
skepticism,
incredulity

14. Unwonted Definition – (Adj.) not usual or expected; not in character.
Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical
Antonyms: usual, customary, typical
The tackler was unwonted. (unexpected)

15. Viscous
Definition- (Adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity
Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick
Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous

16. Utopian
Definition- (adj.) Founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical
Synonym- Idealistic
Antonyms-Realistic, pragmatic

17. Verdant
Definition-(adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment
Synonym: artless, naive
Antonym: scorched, sere barren, arid

18. Exhume Definition: (v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light
Synonyms:
disinter, unearth, uncover
Antonym:
bury, inter

19. Murky
Definition
(adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision.
Synonym
Dim, cloudy, unclear
Antonym
Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid

20. Verbiage
Definition- Language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression
Synonyms- Verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon

21. Distraught
Definition (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict
Synonyms: frantic, distract
Antonyms: calm, composed, collected