1. Level G Unit 6 Vocabulary

2. ABJECT Definition: (adj.) degraded; cringing, contemptible, complete and unrelieved Synonyms: wretched, miserable Antonyms: lofty, noble, exalted abject misery abject poverty

3. AGNOSTIC Definition: (n.) one who believes that nothing can be known about God; a skeptic (adj.) without faith Synonyms: doubter Antonyms: believer

4. COMPLICITY Definition: (n.) involvement in wrongdoing; being an accomplice Synonyms: collusion, inclusion Antonyms: noninvolvement, innocence

5. DERELICT Definition: (n.) someone or something that is abandoned or neglected (adj.) neglectful of duty Synonyms: vagrant, remiss Antonyms: conscientious, scrupulous

6. DIATRIBE Definition: (n.) a bitter prolonged verbal attack Synonyms: harangue, tirade Antonyms: eulogy

7. EFFIGY Definition: (n.) a crude image of a despised person Synonyms: figurine, likeness

8. EQUITY Definition: (n.) the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial, equal treatment Synonyms: justice, fairness, impartiality Antonyms: injustice, unfairness

9. INANE Definition: (adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value Synonyms: vapid, idiotic, moronic Antonyms: sensible, meaningful Inane statement

10. INDICTMENT Definition: (n.) the act of accusing; a formal accusation Synonyms: charge, accusation

11. INDUBITABLE Definition: (adj.) certain, not to be doubted or denied Synonyms: unquestionable, indisputable Antonyms: questionable, debatable

12. INTERMITTENT Definition: (adj.) stopping and beginning again, sporadic Synonyms: fitful, spasmodic, random Antonyms: continuous, uninterrupted

13. MOOT Definition: (adj.) open to discussion and debate, unresolved (v.) to bring up for discussion (n.) a deliberate assembly, hypothetical law case argued by students (moot court) Synonyms:debatable, questionable Antonyms: undebatable, indisputable

14. MOTIF Definition: (n.) a principal idea, feature, theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in a design

15. NEOPHYTE Definition: (n.) a new convert, beginner, novice Synonyms: rookie Antonyms: veteran, expert, pro

16. PERSPICACITY Definition: (n.) keenness in observing and understanding Synonyms: acuity, discernment Antonyms: dullness

17. PLENARY Definition: (adj.) complete in all aspects or essentials; absolute; attended by all qualified members Synonyms: unlimited, unrestricted Antonyms: limited, restricted

18. SURVEILLANCE Definition: (n.) a watch kept over a person; careful, close, and disciplined observation Synonyms: observation, scrutiny, monitoring

19. SYLVAN Definition: (adj.) pertaining to or characteristic of forests Synonyms: forested

20. TESTY Definition: (adj.) easily irritated; characterized by impatience and exasperation Synonyms: irritable, petulant Antonyms: unexcitable

21. TRAVESTY Definition: (n.) a grotesque or grossly inferior imitation; a disguise, especially in clothing of the opposite sex Synonyms: burlesque, parody, caricature