10th grade-Vocabulary #2

definition and synonyms: lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest; insipid, halfhearted

antonyms: heated, enthusiastic

• frozen

• tepid

• scolding

• liquid

to examine closely; inspect, pore over

antonyms: scan, glance at

• scrutinize

• charismatic

• daunt

• decrease

to be skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind; clever, deft, slick, dexterous

antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs

• spiteful

• calculated

• adroit

• inept

to be peaceable, friendly; congenial, neighborly, cordial

antonyms: hostile, antagonistic

• melancholy

• content

• graceful

• amicable

definition and synonyms: having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling; disinclined, loath

antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen

• averse

• surly

• frivolous

• significant

definition and synonyms: given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged;

assertive, truculent, pugnacious

antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory, placid

• ferocious

• belligerent

• militant

• cooperative

to be kindly, charitable; benign, well-meaning

antonyms: malicious, spiteful

• fabricate

• bolster

• benevolent

• rejuvenate

to be hasty, not thorough; quick, superficial, perfunctory

antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful

• hypocritical

• heritage

• cursory

• torrid

definition- treachery, deceitfulness

synonyms: double-dealing, chicanery

• duplicity

• heinous

• resilient

• comply

to praise extravagantly

synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail

antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage

• authentic

• docile

• cohesive

• extol