Vocabulary Study Guide

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Indolently (adverb)

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Definition: Lazily, avoiding activity or exertion. Example: After a long day, she indolently lounged on the couch, unwilling to move. Synonyms: lazily, sluggishly Antonyms: energetically, actively

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Perils (noun)

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Definition: Serious and immediate dangers. Example: The explorers faced many perils during their journey through the jungle. Synonyms: dangers, risks, hazards. Antonyms: safety, security.

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Lacerated (adjective)

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Definition: Torn or deeply cut. Example: His arm was badly lacerated after falling on the sharp rocks. Synonyms: cut, torn, gashed. Antonyms: healed, intact.

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Mirage (noun)

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Definition: An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as water or a distant object. Example: After hours in the desert, they thought they saw a lake, but it was just a mirage. Synonyms: illusion, hallucination. Antonyms: reality, actuality.

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Menacing (adjective)

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Definition: Threatening or suggesting danger. Example: The menacing look in the stranger’s eyes made her feel uneasy. Synonyms: threatening, intimidating. Antonyms: reassuring, friendly.

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Imprudent (adjective)

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Definition: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash. Example: It was imprudent to go hiking without checking the weather forecast. Synonyms: reckless, unwise, thoughtless. Antonyms: cautious, prudent, wise.

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Cunning (adjective)

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Definition: Having or showing skill in achieving goals through deceit or evasion. Example: The fox is often portrayed as a cunning creature in fables. Synonyms: crafty, sly, deceitful. Antonyms: straightforward, honest.

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Inevitably (adverb)

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Definition: As is certain to happen; unavoidably. Example: After days of heavy rain, the river inevitably overflowed its banks. Synonyms: unavoidably, inescapably. Antonyms: optionally, avoidably.

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Condone (verb)

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Definition: To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive. Example: The teacher refused to condone cheating and gave the students a strict warning. Synonyms: overlook, excuse, forgive. Antonyms: condemn, punish, denounce.

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Anguish (noun)

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Definition: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Example: She was in deep anguish after losing her best friend. Synonyms: agony, torment, distress. Antonyms: joy, relief, comfort.