English 3
Vocab List 2
Subservient (ADJ)
Synonyms
Definition
obedient, compliant,
deferential
Prepared to obey
others
Antonyms
independent, defiant, assertive
unquestioningly;
servile
Hypocrisy (N)
Synonyms
duplicity, insincerity, pretense
Definition
The practice of claiming
to have moral standards
or beliefs to which one’s
Antonyms
own behavior does not
honesty, integrity, sincerity
conform
Duplicity (N)
Synonyms
deceit, fraud, treachery
Definition
Deceitfulness in
speech or conduct;
Antonyms
honesty, truthfulness,
transparency
double-dealing
Abomination (N)
Synonyms
atrocity, outrage, disgrace
Definition
A thing that causes
disgust or hatred
Antonyms
blessing, delight, virtue
Afflicted (ADJ)
Synonyms
Definition
burdened, distressed,
tormented
Cause pain or
suffering to; affected
Antonyms
healthy, untroubled, unaffected
by something
undesirable
Pernicious (ADJ)
Synonyms
Definition
destructive, damaging,
dangerous
Having a harmful
effect, especially in a
Antonyms
beneficial, benign, favorable
gradual or subtle way
Fervent (ADJ)
Synonyms
ardent, zealous, enthusiastic
Definition
Having or displaying a
passionate intensity
Antonyms
indifferent, apathetic,
unenthusiastic
Defamation (N)
Synonyms
slander, libel, vilification
Definition
The action of damaging
the good reputation of
Antonyms
praise, acclaim, endorsement
someone; slander or
libel
Calamity (N)
Synonyms
catastrophe, disaster, tragedy
Definition
An event causing great
and often sudden
Antonyms
damage or distress; a
blessing, boon, benefit
disaster
Reckoning (N)
Synonyms
Definition
judgment, evaluation,
confrontation
The action or process of
calculating or estimating
Antonyms
ignorance, avoidance, neglect
something; a time when one
is held accountable