Vocabulary Unit 6

Level FVocabulary Unit 6Anomalous(adj.)Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usualSynonyms: unusual, atypicalAntonyms: normal, regular

Aspersion (n.)A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defamingSynonym: denigrationAnonyms: endorsement, praise

Bizarre (adj.)Extremely strangeSynonyms: grotesque, outlandishAntonym: ordinary

Brusque (adj.)Abrupt, blunt, Synonyms: curt, tactless, gruffAntonyms: gracious, courteous

Cajole (v.)To coax, persuade through flattery; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promisesSynonyms: wheedle, sweet-talkAntonyms: force, strong-arm

Castigate (v.)To punish severely; to criticize severely Synonyms: chastise, rebukeAntonyms: reward, honor, praise

Contrive (v.)To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or planSynonyms: think up, devise, concoct

Demagogue (n.)A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain powerSynonyms: rabble-rouser, firebrand

Disabuse (v.)To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinkingSynonyms: undeceive, enlighten, set straightAntonyms: deceive, delude

Ennui (n.)Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredomSynonyms: languor, world-weariness, listlessnessAntonyms: enthusiasm, liveliness

Fetter (n.)A chain or shackle placed on the feet; anything that confines or restrains(v.) to chain or shackleSynonyms: bond, restraintAntonyms: free, liberate

Heinous (adj.)Very wicked, offensive, hatefulSynonyms: evil, odiousAntonyms: excellent, wonderful

Joseph KonyImmutable (adj.)Not subject to change, constantSynonyms: unchangeable, unalterableAntonyms: changeable, variable

Insurgent (v.)One who reels or rises against authority(adj.)Rising in revolt, refusing to accept authoritySynonyms: revolutionary, rebelliousAntonyms: loyalist, faithful

Megalomania (n.)A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of realitySynonym: delusions of grandeurAntonyms: humility, modesty

Sinecure (n.)A position requiring little or not work; an easy jobSynonyms: no-show job, cushy job

Surreptitious (adj.)Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observationSynonyms: covert, clandestineAntonyms: open, frank

Transgress (v.)To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a lawSynonyms: overstep, exceed, trespassAntonyms: obey, toe the line

Transmute(v.)To change from one nature, substance, or form to anotherSynonyms: transform, convertAntonyms: maintain unchanged, preserve

Vicarious (adj.)Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of anotherSynonyms: surrogate, substitute, secondhandAntonyms: real, actual, firsthand