Honors English IIIHonors English III
Vocabulary List IIIVocabulary List III
1) Abominate1) Abominate
(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detestSynonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteemAntonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem
2) Acculturation2) Acculturation
(n.) the modification of the social patterns, (n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures, of one group or society by traits, or structures, of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant contact with those of another; the resultant blendblend
Synonyms: adaptationSynonyms: adaptation
Antonyms: NoneAntonyms: None
3) Adventitious3) Adventitious
(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from (adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquiredessential; (medicine) acquired
Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitousSynonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenitalcongenital
4) Ascribe4) Ascribe
(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source)(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source)
Synonyms: impute, credit, attributeSynonyms: impute, credit, attribute
Antonyms: noneAntonyms: none
5) Circuitous5) Circuitous
(adj.) roundabout, not direct(adj.) roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, windingSynonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow fliesAntonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies
6) Commiserate6) Commiserate
(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow (v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distressfor, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathizeSynonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
Antonyms: feel no sympathy forAntonyms: feel no sympathy for
7) Enjoin7) Enjoin
(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of (v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibitaction in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjureSynonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
Antonyms: allow, permitAntonyms: allow, permit
8) Expedite8) Expedite
(v.) to make easy; cause to progress further(v.) to make easy; cause to progress further
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed upSynonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstructAntonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
9) Expiate9) Expiate
(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparationmake reparation
Antonyms: noneAntonyms: none
10) Ferment10) Ferment
(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical actionproduce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrestSynonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest
Antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidityAntonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
11) Inadvertent11) Inadvertent
(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of (adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidentalattention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsideredSynonyms: accidental, unconsidered
Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premeditatedpremeditated
12) Nominal12) Nominal
(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small (adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriouslyto be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential inconsequential
Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessiveAntonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive
13) Noncommittal13) Noncommittal
(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or noa clear position or to say yes or no
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vestsafe, playing it close to the vest
Antonyms: positive, definite, committedAntonyms: positive, definite, committed
14) Peculate14) Peculate
(v.) to steal something that has been given into (v.) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s useone’s trust; to take improperly for one’s use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriateSynonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
Antonyms: noneAntonyms: none
15) Proclivity15) Proclivity
(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)behavior)
Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensitySynonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
Antonyms: inability or incapacityAntonyms: inability or incapacity
16) Sangfroid16) Sangfroid
(n.) composure or coolness, especially in (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstancestrying circumstances
Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimitySynonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappabilityAntonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability
17) Seditious17) Seditious
(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose (adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an establishmentof overthrowing an establishment
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversiveSynonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiantAntonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant
18) Tenuous18) Tenuous
(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supportedsupported
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazySynonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, validAntonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid
19) Vitriolic19) Vitriolic
(adj.) bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting (adj.) bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)(like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordantSynonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugaryAntonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary
20) Wheedle20) Wheedle
(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some (v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired enddesired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talktalk
Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-armstrong-arm