Vocabulary Revision - Week 11
Week 11 Flashcards and Word List
| matte | repent |
| foe | destitute |
| summit | expel |
| incision | habitable |
| inhabitants | odour |
| domestic | ridiculous |
| bruise | evident |
| loneliness | linger |
| occasion | mischief |
| curiosity | poultry |
| rigid | sincere |
| temptation | oppress |
| subterfuge |
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matte
matte (adjective) - (of a color , paint , or surface) dull and flat
"The artist preferred a matte finish for his paintings."
Synonyms: dull , non-shiny, non-reflective
Antonyms: shiny , glossy
"The artist preferred a matte finish for his paintings."
Synonyms: dull , non-shiny, non-reflective
Antonyms: shiny , glossy
foe
foe (noun) - an enemy or opponent
"The knight faced his foe with courage."
Synonyms: enemy , adversary
Antonyms: friend , ally
"The knight faced his foe with courage."
Synonyms: enemy , adversary
Antonyms: friend , ally
summit
summit (noun) - the highest point of a hill or mountain
"They finally reached the summit of the mountain."
Synonyms: peak , top
Antonyms: base , bottom
"They finally reached the summit of the mountain."
Synonyms: peak , top
Antonyms: base , bottom
incision
incision (noun) - a surgical cut made in skin or flesh
"The surgeon made a precise incision."
Synonyms: cut , slit
Antonyms: closure of wound, healing
"The surgeon made a precise incision."
Synonyms: cut , slit
Antonyms: closure of wound, healing
inhabitants
inhabitants (noun) - people or animals that live in a place
"The inhabitants of the village gathered for the annual festival."
Synonyms: residents , occupants
Antonyms: desolate , uninhabited
"The inhabitants of the village gathered for the annual festival."
Synonyms: residents , occupants
Antonyms: desolate , uninhabited
domestic
domestic (adjective) - relating to the running of a home or to family relations
"They focused on domestic tasks over the weekend."
Synonyms: household , home
Antonyms: ---
"They focused on domestic tasks over the weekend."
Synonyms: household , home
Antonyms: ---
bruise
bruise (noun) - an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin
"He showed me the bruise on his arm from the fall."
Synonyms: injury , contusion
Antonyms: heal , recover
"He showed me the bruise on his arm from the fall."
Synonyms: injury , contusion
Antonyms: heal , recover
loneliness
loneliness (noun) - the feeling of sadness caused by being alone or lacking companionship
"She felt a deep loneliness after her friend moved away."
Synonyms: isolation, solitude
Antonyms: companionship , company
"She felt a deep loneliness after her friend moved away."
Synonyms: isolation, solitude
Antonyms: companionship , company
occasion
nobleman (noun) - a man who belongs to a high social class, especially in history
"The nobleman lived in a large castle."
Synonyms: lord , aristocrat
Antonyms: commoner , peasant
"The nobleman lived in a large castle."
Synonyms: lord , aristocrat
Antonyms: commoner , peasant
curiosity
curiosity (noun) - a strong desire to know or learn something
"Her curiosity led her to explore new places."
Synonyms: interest , inquisitiveness
Antonyms: indifference , apathy
"Her curiosity led her to explore new places."
Synonyms: interest , inquisitiveness
Antonyms: indifference , apathy
rigid
rigid (adjective) - unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
"The rules were too rigid to allow for any flexibility."
Synonyms: stiff , inflexible
Antonyms: flexible , pliant
"The rules were too rigid to allow for any flexibility."
Synonyms: stiff , inflexible
Antonyms: flexible , pliant
temptation
temptation (noun) - the desire to do something , especially something wrong or unwise
"The temptation to skip work was strong , but he resisted."
Synonyms: attraction , enticement
Antonyms: repulsion , aversion
"The temptation to skip work was strong , but he resisted."
Synonyms: attraction , enticement
Antonyms: repulsion , aversion
subterfuge
subterfuge (noun) - deceit used in order to achieve one's goal
"The spy used subterfuge to infiltrate the enemy base."
Synonyms: deception , trick
Antonyms: honesty , truthfulness
"The spy used subterfuge to infiltrate the enemy base."
Synonyms: deception , trick
Antonyms: honesty , truthfulness
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
repent
repent (verb) - to feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing
"He began to repent for his past mistakes."
Synonyms: regret , feel remorse
Antonyms: delight , rejoice
"He began to repent for his past mistakes."
Synonyms: regret , feel remorse
Antonyms: delight , rejoice
destitute
destitute (adjective) - without the basic necessities of life
"The destitute family was in need of immediate assistance."
Synonyms: poor , impoverished
Antonyms: affluent , wealthy
"The destitute family was in need of immediate assistance."
Synonyms: poor , impoverished
Antonyms: affluent , wealthy
expel
expel (verb) - to force someone to leave a place
"The school decided to expel the student for his behavior."
Synonyms: banish , remove
Antonyms: admit , accept
"The school decided to expel the student for his behavior."
Synonyms: banish , remove
Antonyms: admit , accept
habitable
habitable (adjective) - suitable or good enough to live in
"The cabin was small but habitable."
Synonyms: livable , inhabitable
Antonyms: uninhabitable , unlivable
"The cabin was small but habitable."
Synonyms: livable , inhabitable
Antonyms: uninhabitable , unlivable
odour
odour (noun) - a distinctive smell , especially an unpleasant one
"The odour from the garbage was unbearable."
Synonyms: smell , scent
Antonyms: fragrance , aroma
"The odour from the garbage was unbearable."
Synonyms: smell , scent
Antonyms: fragrance , aroma
ridiculous
ridiculous (adjective) - deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
"His idea was so ridiculous that no one took him seriously."
Synonyms: absurd , laughable
Antonyms: reasonable , sensible
"His idea was so ridiculous that no one took him seriously."
Synonyms: absurd , laughable
Antonyms: reasonable , sensible
evident
evident (adjective) - clearly seen or understood
"It was evident that she was not happy with the decision."
Synonyms: obvious , clear
Antonyms: obscure , hidden
"It was evident that she was not happy with the decision."
Synonyms: obvious , clear
Antonyms: obscure , hidden
linger
linger (verb) - to stay in a place longer than necessary
"He liked to linger in the park after his morning jog."
Synonyms: stay , remain
Antonyms: leave , depart
"He liked to linger in the park after his morning jog."
Synonyms: stay , remain
Antonyms: leave , depart
mischief
mischief (noun) - playful misbehavior or troublemaking
"The children were full of mischief , playing pranks on everyone."
Synonyms: trouble , naughtiness
Antonyms: good behavior , obedience
"The children were full of mischief , playing pranks on everyone."
Synonyms: trouble , naughtiness
Antonyms: good behavior , obedience
poultry
poultry (noun) - domestic fowl , such as chickens , turkeys , ducks , and geese , raised for meat or eggs
"They raise poultry on their farm for eggs and meat."
Synonyms: chicken , fowl
Antonyms: -
"They raise poultry on their farm for eggs and meat."
Synonyms: chicken , fowl
Antonyms: -
sincere
sincere (adjective) - free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings
"Her sincere apology was appreciated by everyone."
Synonyms: genuine , honest
Antonyms: hypocritical , insincere
"Her sincere apology was appreciated by everyone."
Synonyms: genuine , honest
Antonyms: hypocritical , insincere
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