Applied Vocabulary List 3
Abase (v.)
• To reduce or lower in reputation
• Synonyms – degrade, shame, put down,
humble
• Antonyms – raise, uplift, honor, dignify
Abomination (n.)
• Anything greatly disliked; a shameful action
• Synonyms – obscenity, horror, disgust,
disgrace
• Antonyms – joy, pleasure, admiration,
satisfaction
Allot (v.)
• To distribute by portion; parcel out
• Synonyms – assign, allocate, dole out,
dispense
• Antonyms – withhold, retain, deny, refuse
Blatant (adj.)
• Very obvious
• Synonyms – flagrant, unmistakable, glaring
• Antonyms – subtle, unnoticeable, hidden
Cajole (v.)
• To persuade by flattery or promises
• Synonyms – coax, sweet-talk, entice
• Antonyms – threaten, force, coerce
Demur (v.)
• Take exception to
• Synonyms – object, protest, disagree
• Antonyms – agree, consent, accept
Detrimental (adj.)
• Damaging, harmful
• Synonyms – unfavorable, dangerous, injurious
• Antonyms – beneficial, advantageous
Façade (n.)
• A false or artificial appearance
• Synonyms – mask, disguise, cover
Garble (v.)
• To confuse unintentionally
• Synonyms – jumble, distort, muddle
• Antonyms – make clear, clarify, straighten out
Hyperbole (n.)
• An obvious or intentional exaggeration
• Synonyms – overstatement, magnification
• Antonyms – understatement, underestimation
Iconoclast (n.)
• A person who attacks cherished beliefs and
traditions
• Synonyms – dissenter, rebel, nonconformist,
revolutionary
Insidious (adj.)
• Seductive, but harmful, cunningly deceitful
• Synonyms – sinister, menacing, crafty,
treacherous
• Antonyms – upright, straightforward, sincere,
honest
Lethargic (adj.)
• Drowsy; sluggish
• Synonyms – lazy, inert, tired, weary
• Antonyms – energetic, active, alert
Onerous (adj.)
• Troublesome; causing hardship
• Synonyms – burdensome, difficult, arduous,
painful
• Antonyms – easy, simple, effortless
Pedantic (adj.)
• Overly concerned with little details
• Synonyms – finicky, nitpicking, fussy,
meticulous
• Antonyms – general, comprehensive, vague
Profuse (adj.)
• Abundant; in great amount
• Synonyms – generous, bountiful, teeming,
prolific
• Antonyms – scanty, skimpy, sparse, meager
Rapport (n.)
• A harmonious relation; connection
• Synonyms – understanding, empathy,
fellowship
• Antonyms – misunderstanding, conflict,
dissention
Sporadic (adj.)
• Happening at irregular intervals in time
• Synonyms – spotty, scattered, occasional,
infrequent
• Antonyms – continuous, regular, steady,
constant
Transient (adj.)
• Lasting only a short time
• Synonyms – temporary, brief, momentary
• Antonyms – permanent, long-lasting,
perpetual
Turgid (adj.)
• Swollen, overflowing
• Synonyms – puffy, bloated, inflated
• Antonyms – shrunken, contracted