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Vocabulary Unit 6. Level F. Anomalous. (adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual Synonyms: unusual, atypical Antonyms: normal, regular. Aspersion . (n.) A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming Synonym: denigration Anonyms: endorsement, praise .
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Level F
Anomalous • (adj.) • Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual • Synonyms: unusual, atypical • Antonyms: normal, regular
Aspersion • (n.) • A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming • Synonym: denigration • Anonyms: endorsement, praise
Bizarre • (adj.) • Extremely strange • Synonyms: grotesque, outlandish • Antonym: ordinary
Brusque • (adj.) • Abrupt, blunt, • Synonyms: curt, tactless, gruff • Antonyms: gracious, courteous
Cajole • (v.) • To coax, persuade through flattery; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises • Synonyms: wheedle, sweet-talk • Antonyms: force, strong-arm
Castigate • (v.) • To punish severely; to criticize severely • Synonyms: chastise, rebuke • Antonyms: reward, honor, praise
Contrive • (v.) • To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan • Synonyms: think up, devise, concoct
Demagogue • (n.) • A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power • Synonyms: rabble-rouser, firebrand
Disabuse • (v.) • To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking • Synonyms: undeceive, enlighten, set straight • Antonyms: deceive, delude
Ennui • (n.) • Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom • Synonyms: languor, world-weariness, listlessness • Antonyms: enthusiasm, liveliness
Fetter • (n.) • A chain or shackle placed on the feet; anything that confines or restrains • (v.) to chain or shackle • Synonyms: bond, restraint • Antonyms: free, liberate
Heinous • (adj.) • Very wicked, offensive, hateful • Synonyms: evil, odious • Antonyms: excellent, wonderful Joseph Kony
Immutable • (adj.) • Not subject to change, constant • Synonyms: unchangeable, unalterable • Antonyms: changeable, variable
Insurgent • (v.) • One who reels or rises against authority • (adj.) • Rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority • Synonyms: revolutionary, rebellious • Antonyms: loyalist, faithful
Megalomania • (n.) • A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality • Synonym: delusions of grandeur • Antonyms: humility, modesty
Sinecure • (n.) • A position requiring little or not work; an easy job • Synonyms: “no-show” job, cushy job
Surreptitious • (adj.) • Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation • Synonyms: covert, clandestine • Antonyms: open, frank
Transgress • (v.) • To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law • Synonyms: overstep, exceed, trespass • Antonyms: obey, toe the line
Transmute • (v.) • To change from one nature, substance, or form to another • Synonyms: transform, convert • Antonyms: maintain unchanged, preserve
Vicarious • (adj.) • Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another • Synonyms: surrogate, substitute, secondhand • Antonyms: real, actual, firsthand