4th quarter vocabulary maps
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reasonable; capable of being carried out Definition Synonyms (adjective) reasonable; capable of being carried out possible doable viable 1. feasible Other Forms Antonyms noun – feasibility, feasibleness adverb – feasibly unworkable impractical impossibleTRANSCRIPT
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4th quarter
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1. feasible
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
possibledoableviable
unworkableimpracticalimpossible
(adjective)
reasonable; capable of
being carried out
noun – feasibility, feasiblenessadverb – feasibly
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Though he is still young, Jeff has a feasible plan to participate in the Olympic games eventually.
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2. fiasco
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
disasterdebacle
flop
successboon
miracle
(noun)
a complete, ridiculous
failure
NA
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To stop a repeat of last year’s fiasco, no animals are permitted in site.
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3. métier
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
fortestrengthcalling
weakness
(noun)
the work one is especially suited for;
one’s specialty
NA
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Justin is a decent singer, but dancing is his real métier.
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4. fluctuate
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
waverseesaw
rise and fall
stabilizepersist
stay
(verb)
to rise and fall; to vary
irregularly
adjective – fluctuantnoun – fluctuation
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The stock market fluctuates so much that it seems silly to get upset when your stock goes down as it will probably go back up tomorrow.
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5. harry
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
botherpesterbadger
sootheaid
support
(verb)
to annoy or harass
harries, harried, harrying
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The baby’s constant crying began to harry the other passengers on the train.
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6. incognito
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
anonymouscamouflage
dmasqueradi
ng
knownunhidden
overt
(adjective, adverb, noun)
disguised; pretending not to be oneself
Note: the word can be used as different parts of speech, but the form does not change!
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To avoid clamoring fans, the actor donned a disguise and traveled incognito.
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7. lethargy
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
torporlassitudeidleness
vigorvitality
liveliness
(noun)
lack of energy; sluggishness
adjective – lethargicadverb – lethargically
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The heat and humidity made me sink into the couch, too overwhelmed with lethargy to move.
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8. sycophant
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
brownnoser
flattererlackey
leadersupervisor
(adjective)
one who fawns on others in order to gain
favor
adjective – sycophanticadverb – sycophantically
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The rich and famous often find sycophantic people at their side.
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9. exhort
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
encourageentreatimplore
discourageadvise against
deprecate
(verb)
to urge on with stirring words
noun – exhorter, exhortationadjective – exhortativeadjective – exhortatory
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During halftime, the coach exhorted the team to “win one for the Gipper”.
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10. bawdy
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
risqué lewd
suggestive
innocentclean
chaste
(adjective)
indecent; humorously
obscene
bawdier, bawdiestadverb – bawdilynoun – bawdiness
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The jokes in Elizabethan plays were often bawdy, and the audiences were rowdy!
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11. parsimonious
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
cheappenny-
pinchingniggardly
extravagantgenerous
open-handed
(adjective)
excessively thrifty; stingy
adverb – parsimoniouslynoun – parsimoniousness
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Struggling to overcome her parsimonious inclinations, she finally reached into her pocket – and gave me a dime!
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12. chutzpah
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
brazennesseffrontery
gall
timidityhumilitymodesty
(noun)
nerve; audacity
NA
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I cannot believe Michael had the chutzpah to claim that no one could sing that song as well as he could.
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13. gambol
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
frolicskip
rollick
NA
(verb)
to dance and skip around
playfully
gambols, gamboled, gamboling
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We watched the ponies gambol through the fields.
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14. husband
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
saverestrain
put away
loselet gospend
(verb)
to manage economically;
to use sparingly
husbands, husbanded, husbanding noun – husbander
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During these difficult economic times, people and business owners need to husband their money and resources.
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15. affluence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
wealthprosperityabundance
poordestitutedeficient
(noun)abundance of
money, property, and other material goods; riches
adjective – affluentadverb – affluently
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Despite the recession, the affluence of this country is still obvious when compared to third-world countries.
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16. lionize
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
adulateidolizeexalt
dishonordenounce
shame
(verb)
to treat as a celebrity
lionizes, lionized, lionizingnoun – lionizernoun - lionization
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After winning the state competition, Stacey was lionized by her classmates.
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17. innocuous
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
impotentunobjectiona
bleinsipid
harmfuldangerous
toxic
(adjective)
harmless
adverb – innocuouslynoun – innocuousness
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The tough leadership we need in this new century will not come from uncertain and innocuous personalities.
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18. laconic
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
concisecurt
succinct
long-windedverbosewordy
(adjective)
using few words
adverb – laconically
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Because the paper was five pages too long, the teacher encouraged the student to edit passages, making them more laconic.
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19. irascible
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
irritableill-
temperedtesty
easygoinggood-natured
pleasant
(adjective)
easily made angry
adverb – irasciblynoun – irascibility, irascibleness
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We walk on eggshells around Samantha because she is so irascible.
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20. corroborate
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
reaffirmsupport
substantiate
refutecontradictundermine
discredit
(verb)
to support with evidence
corroborates, corroborated, corroboratingnoun – corroborator, corroborationadjective – corroborative, corroboratoryadverb – corroboratively
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All the available evidence corroborates my theory that the theft was planned by someone familiar with the layout of my house.
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21. cosset
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
babycater tocoddle
ignoreforsake
renounce
(verb)
to pamper; to treat with great
care
cossets, cosseted, cosseting
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Cosseting high school seniors does more harm than good, as they will be entering the competitive market in a few months.
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22. raconteur
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
storytellerbard
minstrel
NA
(noun)
witty, skillful storyteller
NA
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He is such a good raconteur that his two books are easy to read and enjoy.
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23. curmudgeon
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
grouchgrump
bellyacher
friendly, positiveperson
(noun)
cranky person, usually old
adjective – curmudgeonlynoun – curmudgeonliness
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The two curmudgeons in Grumpy Old Men are quite funny.
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24. deleterious
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
detrimentaldestructivepernicious
helpfulharmless
innocuous
(adjective)
subtly or unexpectedly
harmful
adverb – deleteriouslynoun – deleteriousness
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Wishing can give zest and purpose to anyone’s life, but wishful thinking can have deleterious effects.
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25. pugilism
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
sparringprizefightin
gslugfest
NA
(noun)
boxing
noun – pugilistadjective – pugilisticadverb – pugilistically
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Mohamed Ali was an excellent pugilist.
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26. quixotic
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
impracticaldreamyutopian
realisticpracticalcredible
(adjective)
overly idealistic
noun – quixotismadverb – quixotically
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Many readers are attracted to quixotic love stories, like Twilight, rather than realistic romances.
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27. prodigal
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
wastrellibertine
spendthrift
prudentthrifty
economical
(adjective)
lavish, wasteful
noun – prodigalityadverb – prodigally
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My prodigal mother is an incorrigible shopaholic!
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28. umbrage
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
irritationpique
annoyance
pleasuredelight
satisfaction
(noun)
offense, resentment
NA
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Who would have thought he would take umbrage at an e-mail from a friend who only meant to help?
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29. meticulous
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
fastidiousthorough
painstaking
sloppycareless
undetailed
(adjective)extremely, sometimes excessively,
careful about small details;
precise
noun – meticulousness, meticulosityadverb – meticulously
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I hate dusting because it is a meticulous chore, especially when someone has a plethora of knickknacks!
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30. caustic
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Other Forms
acidicharsh
abrasive
mildpleasantsoothing
(adjective)
biting; stingingly sharp
or sarcastic
adverb – causticallynoun – causticity
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Because of his caustic comments, his wife finally left him.