Vocab 2 Syn/Ant

SYNONYM: A number of measures intended to bolster morale.

• support

• augment

• boost

• pillow

• pad

ANTONYMS: Their ire was directed mainly at the two instigators.

• mirth

• glee

• anger

• rage

ANTONYM: Alejandro is an avid collector of art.

• insatiable

• fervent

• unenthusiastic

SYNONYMS: A de facto recognition of the republic's independence.

• proper

• actual

• imaginary

• alleged

SYNONYMS: I can only get low-paid menial jobs such as cleaning.

• dull

• unskilled

• dignified

• high-handed

• important

SYNONYMS: The President soon regretted his administration's precipitous actions in international affairs.

• hasty

• sudden

• hurried

• steep

ANTONYMS: The child was unkempt and dirty.

• ungroomed

• tousled

• tidy

• spruce

• presentable

ANTONYMS: She was an easygoing, guileless young woman who was comfortable just being herself

• innocent

• sincere

• cynical

• mistrustful

• wary

SYNONYM: The conflict over the demolition was emblematic of a deeper political rift between the two men that was roiling the entire council.

• swirl

• entwine

• agitate

• abate

• calm

ANTONYMS: Morals tend to be deeply ingrained.

• deep-seated

• hardwired

• transient

• superficial