1. Level G
Unit 13

2. ABSTRUSE Definition: (adj.) extremely difficult to understand
Synonyms: esoteric, arcane
Antonyms: simple, straightforward

3. AFFRONT
Definition: (n.) an open or intentional insult; a slight; (v.) to insult to someone’s face; to face in defiance, confront
Synonyms: offense or offend
Antonyms: compliment, praise

4. CANARD
Definition: (n.) false rumor, fabricated story
Synonyms: hoax

5. CAPTIOUS
Definition: (adj.) excessively ready to find fault; given to petty criticism
Synonyms: faultfinding,
nit-picking
Antonyms: uncritical

6. COGNIZANT Definition: (adj.) aware, knowledgeable, informed
Synonyms: conscious, acquainted
Antonyms: unaware, oblivious

7. CONTRITE Definition: (adj.) regretful for some misdeed or sin;
plagued by a sense of guilt
Synonyms: remorseful
Antonyms: unrepentant,
unapologetic

8. CYNOSURE
Definition: (n.) the center of attraction, attention, or interest
Synonyms: focus

9. DECOROUS Definition: (adj.) well behaved, dignified, socially proper
Synonyms: becoming, tasteful
Antonyms: improper, unbecoming

10. DEIGN Definition: (v.) to think it appropriate or suitable
to one’s dignity to do
something, to condescend
Synonyms: deem, stoop

11. DESICCATED
Definition: (adj.) thoroughly dried out; divested of spirit or vitality
Synonyms: dehydrated, parched
Antonyms:
sodden, drenched

12. EFFICACY Definition: (n.) the power to produce a desired result
Synonyms:
effectiveness,
reliability
Antonyms:
ineffectiveness

13. ENGENDER
Definition: (v.) to bring into existence, give rise to, produce; to come into existence, assume form
Synonyms: beget, generate, cause
Antonyms: stop, deter

14. ETHEREAL
Definition: (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)
Synonyms: heavenly, gossamer
Antonyms: infernal, hellish, heavy

15. FACADE
Definition: (n.) the front or face of a building; a surface appearance
Synonyms: exterior, mask, pretense
Antonyms: interior

16. GHOULISH Definition: (adj.) revolting in an unnatural
or morbid way; suggestive
of someone who robs
graves or otherwise
prey on the dead
Synonyms: fiendish,
monstrous

17. INCONGRUOUS
Definition: (adj.) not in keeping, unsuitable, incompatible
Synonyms: discordant, jarring
Antonyms: compatible, harmonious

18. MACHINATION
Definition: (n.) a crafty, scheming, or underhanded action designed to accomplish some
(usually evil) end
Synonyms: plot,
scheme

19. MESMERIZE
Definition: (v.) to hypnotize, entrance; to fascinate, enthrall, bewitch

20. OPPROBRIUM
Definition: (n.) disgrace arising from shameful conduct, contempt
Synonyms: infamy, dishonor, shame
Antonyms: acclaim, honor, glory

21. PUTATIVE
Definition: (adj.) generally regarded as such; reputed, inferred
Synonyms: supposed, presumed
Antonyms: known, confirmed