Level G
Unit 3
Vocabulary
ARTICULATE
Definition: (v.) to pronounce distinctly; to
express well in words
(adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully
Synonyms: pronounce, eloquent
Antonyms: mumble, tongue-tied
CAVORT
Definition: (v.) to romp or prance
around exuberantly; to make merry
Synonyms: gambol
CREDENCE
Definition:(n.)belief, mental acceptance
Synonyms: credit, trust, confidence
Antonyms: disbelief, skepticism
DECRY
Definition: (v.) to condemn, express
strong disapproval
Synonyms: denounce, censure
Antonyms: tout comment, extol, praise
DISSEMBLE
Definition: (v.) to disguise or conceal,
give a false impression
Synonyms: mask, feign
DISTRAUGHT
Definition: (adj.) very much agitated or upset
as a result of emotion or metal conflict
Synonyms: frantic, distracted
Antonyms: calm, composed, collected
EULOGY
Definition: (n.) a formal statement of
commendation; high praise
Synonyms: tribute, testimonial
Antonyms: diatribe
EVINCE
Definition: (v.) to display clearly, to
make evident, to provoke
Synonyms: exhibit, occasion
EXHUME
Definition: (v.) to remove from a grave,
to bring to light
Synonyms: disinter, uncover
Antonyms: bury, inter
FECKLESS
Definition: (adj.) lacking in spirit and
strength; ineffective, weak, irresponsible
Synonyms: feeble, incompetent, helpless
Antonyms: competent, capable, effective
MURKY
Definition: (adj.) dark and gloomy,
obscure; lacking in clarity and precision
Synonyms: dim, cloudy, unclear
Antonyms: clear, transparent, lucid
NEFARIOUS
Definition: (adj.) wicked, depraved,
devoid of moral standards
Synonyms: reprehensible
Antonyms: virtuous, honorable
PIQUANT
Definition: (adj.) stimulating to the taste
or mind; spicy appealingly
Synonyms: tangy, zestful
Antonyms: bland, tasteless, mild
PRIMORDIAL
Definition: (adj.) developed or created
at the very beginning, going back to the
most ancient times or earliest stage
Synonyms: original, primal
PROPINQUITY
Definition: (n.) nearness in place or
time; kinships
Synonyms: similarity
Antonyms: remoteness, distance
UNWONTED
Definition: (adj.) not usual or expected;
not in character
Synonyms: unusual, uncommon
Antonyms: usual, typical
UTOPIAN
Definition: (adj.) founded upon or
involving a visionary view of an ideal
world; impractical
Synonyms: idealistic
Antonyms: realistic, pragmatic
VERBIAGE
Definition: (n.) language that is too
wordy or inflated in proportion to the
sense or content, wordiness
Synonyms: verbosity, jargon
VERDANT
Definition: (adj.) green in tint or color;
immature in experience or judgment
Synonyms: artless, naive
Antonyms: scorched, barren
VISCOUS
Definition: (adj.) having a gelatinous or
gluey quality, lacking easy movement
Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick
Antonyms: runny, watery