Vocabulary Revision - Week 7
Week 7 Flashcards and Word List
| conserve | unfathomable |
| wholly | perplexed |
| venture | nauseous |
| ordeal | lofty |
| oppress | charred |
| confined | interrogate |
| subdued | pioneer |
| queue | trivial |
| veil | secure |
| extinction | intangible |
| average (noun) | frivolous |
| betray | lament |
| coarse |
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conserve
conserve (verb) - to protect something from harm or destruction
"We need to conserve water during the drought."
Synonyms: preserve , save
Antonyms: squander , waste
"We need to conserve water during the drought."
Synonyms: preserve , save
Antonyms: squander , waste
wholly
wholly Ad(verb) - entirely; fully
"The project was wholly completed."
Synonyms: completely , totally
Antonyms: partially , incompletely
"The project was wholly completed."
Synonyms: completely , totally
Antonyms: partially , incompletely
venture
venture (verb) - to go somewhere that may be risky
"They ventured into the dark cave."
Synonyms: dare , risk
Antonyms: avoid , retreat
"They ventured into the dark cave."
Synonyms: dare , risk
Antonyms: avoid , retreat
ordeal
ordeal (noun) - a painful or horrific experience , especially a protracted one
"Surviving the ordeal made him stronger."
Synonyms: trial , tribulation
Antonyms: ease , comfort
"Surviving the ordeal made him stronger."
Synonyms: trial , tribulation
Antonyms: ease , comfort
oppress
oppress (verb) - to keep (someone) in subservience and hardship , especially by the unjust exercise of authority
"The regime continued to oppress the minority population."
Synonyms: persecute , tyrannize
Antonyms: liberate , free
"The regime continued to oppress the minority population."
Synonyms: persecute , tyrannize
Antonyms: liberate , free
overhear
overhear (verb) - to hear something without meaning to
"She overheard their conversation."
Synonyms: catch , hear
Antonyms: miss , ignore
"She overheard their conversation."
Synonyms: catch , hear
Antonyms: miss , ignore
prominent
prominent (adjective) - important; famous
"He was a prominent figure in the community."
Synonyms: notable , eminent
Antonyms: obscure , unknown
"He was a prominent figure in the community."
Synonyms: notable , eminent
Antonyms: obscure , unknown
temperate
temperate (adjective) - relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
"The region has a temperate climate , perfect for growing grapes."
Synonyms: mild , moderate
Antonyms: extreme , harsh
"The region has a temperate climate , perfect for growing grapes."
Synonyms: mild , moderate
Antonyms: extreme , harsh
painstaking
painstaking (adjective) - done with or employing great care and thoroughness
"She was known for her painstaking attention to detail."
Synonyms: meticulous , careful
Antonyms: careless , negligent
"She was known for her painstaking attention to detail."
Synonyms: meticulous , careful
Antonyms: careless , negligent
volunteer
volunteer (verb) - to offer help willingly
"He volunteered to help clean the park."
Synonyms: offer , assist
Antonyms: refuse , decline
"He volunteered to help clean the park."
Synonyms: offer , assist
Antonyms: refuse , decline
demolished
demolished (adjective) - completely destroyed
"The old building was demolished last week."
Synonyms: destroyed , razed
Antonyms: constructed , built
"The old building was demolished last week."
Synonyms: destroyed , razed
Antonyms: constructed , built
forbid
forbid (verb) - to refuse to allow something
"The rules strictly forbid any form of cheating."
Synonyms: prohibit , ban
Antonyms: allow , permit
"The rules strictly forbid any form of cheating."
Synonyms: prohibit , ban
Antonyms: allow , permit
insolent
insolent (adjective) - showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
"His insolent behavior towards the teacher got him suspended."
Synonyms: rude , disrespectful
Antonyms: respectful , polite
"His insolent behavior towards the teacher got him suspended."
Synonyms: rude , disrespectful
Antonyms: respectful , polite
deliberate
deliberate (adjective) - done consciously and intentionally
"His deliberate actions showed he had thought it through."
Synonyms: intentional , planned
Antonyms: unintentional , accidental
"His deliberate actions showed he had thought it through."
Synonyms: intentional , planned
Antonyms: unintentional , accidental
immerse
immerse (verb) - to dip or submerge in a liquid
"He would immerse himself in his studies for hours."
Synonyms: submerge , plunge
Antonyms: withdraw , emerge
"He would immerse himself in his studies for hours."
Synonyms: submerge , plunge
Antonyms: withdraw , emerge
evaluation
evaluation (noun) - the making of a judgment about the amount , number , or value of something
"The evaluation of the new policy took several weeks."
Synonyms: assessment , appraisal
Antonyms: neglect , disregard
"The evaluation of the new policy took several weeks."
Synonyms: assessment , appraisal
Antonyms: neglect , disregard
contemporary
contemporary (adjective) - living or occurring at the same time; modern
"The gallery features contemporary art pieces."
Synonyms: modern , current
Antonyms: outdated , old
"The gallery features contemporary art pieces."
Synonyms: modern , current
Antonyms: outdated , old
sow
sow (verb) - to plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
"They plan to sow the seeds in the garden next spring."
Synonyms: plant , scatter
Antonyms: reap , harvest
"They plan to sow the seeds in the garden next spring."
Synonyms: plant , scatter
Antonyms: reap , harvest
flamboyant
flamboyant (adjective) - tending to attract attention because of exuberance , confidence , and stylishness
"His flamboyant style made him the center of attention at the party."
Synonyms: vibrant , flashy
Antonyms: subdued , modest
"His flamboyant style made him the center of attention at the party."
Synonyms: vibrant , flashy
Antonyms: subdued , modest
convenience
convenience (noun) - the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty
"The convenience of online shopping has changed consumer habits."
Synonyms: ease , comfort
Antonyms: inconvenience , difficulty
"The convenience of online shopping has changed consumer habits."
Synonyms: ease , comfort
Antonyms: inconvenience , difficulty
dishevelled
dishevelled (adjective) - untidy and disordered
"He looked dishevelled after the long journey."
Synonyms: untidy , messy
Antonyms: tidy , neat
"He looked dishevelled after the long journey."
Synonyms: untidy , messy
Antonyms: tidy , neat
seldom
seldom (Adverb) - not often; rarely
"He seldom visits the city since moving to the countryside."
Synonyms: rarely , infrequently
Antonyms: often , frequently
"He seldom visits the city since moving to the countryside."
Synonyms: rarely , infrequently
Antonyms: often , frequently
discontent
discontent (noun) - dissatisfaction with one's circumstances
"There was a lot of discontent among the employees."
Synonyms: dissatisfaction , unrest
Antonyms: contentment , satisfaction
"There was a lot of discontent among the employees."
Synonyms: dissatisfaction , unrest
Antonyms: contentment , satisfaction
weary
weary (adjective) - feeling or showing tiredness , especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
"She felt weary after working long hours."
Synonyms: tired , exhausted
Antonyms: energetic , lively
"She felt weary after working long hours."
Synonyms: tired , exhausted
Antonyms: energetic , lively
besieged
besieged (adjective) - surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture or force surrender
"The city was besieged by enemy forces for weeks."
Synonyms: surrounded , encircled
Antonyms: released , liberated
"The city was besieged by enemy forces for weeks."
Synonyms: surrounded , encircled
Antonyms: released , liberated
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