Level G
Unit 5Vocabulary
ACUITYDefinition: (n.) sharpness, particularly of
the mind or sensesSynonyms: keenness, acutenessAntonyms: dullness, obtuseness
DELINEATEDefinition: (v.) to portray, sketch, or
describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially
Synonyms: depict, picture, render
DEPRAVEDDefinition: (adj.) marked by evil and
corruption, devoid of moral principlesSynonyms: perverted, degenerate,
corruptAntonyms: moral, virtuous, uncorrupted
ENERVATEDefinition: (v.) to weaken or lessen the
mental (intelligence), moral (values, soul), or physical vigor of
Synonyms: impair, cripple, paralyzeAntonyms: invigorate, strengthen
ESOTERICDefinition: (adj.) intended for or
understood by only a select few, private, secret
Synonyms: occult, cryptic, arcaneAntonyms: accessible, comprehensible
FECUNDDefinition: (adj.) fruitful in offspring or
vegetarian; intellectually productiveSynonyms: fertile, prolificAntonyms: infertile, barren,
unreproductive
FIATDefinition: (n.) an arbitrary (random)
order or decree; a command or act of will
Synonyms: edict, dictum
FIGMENTDefinition: (n.) a fabrication of the mind;
an arbitrary notionSynonyms: creation, invention
GARNERDefinition: (v.) to acquire as the result of effort;
to gather and store away as for future useSynonyms: collect, accumulateAntonyms: scatter, waste, squander
HALLOWDefinition: (v.) to set apart as holy or
sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere
Synonyms: venerate, blessAntonyms: desecrate, defile, profane
IDIOSYNCRASYDefinition: (n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identifySynonyms: eccentricity, quirk, mannerism
IGNOMINYDefinition: (n.) shame and disgraceSynonyms: dishonor, humiliationAntonyms: honor, glory, acclaim
MUNDANEDefinition: (adj.) earthly, worldly,
relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
Synonyms: humdrum, routineAntonyms: heavenly, unworldly, spiritual
NUANCEDefinition: (n.) a subtle or slight
variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference
Synonyms: shade, nicety, refinement
OVERWEENINGDefinition: (adj.) conceited,
presumptuousSynonyms: arrogant, inflatedAntonyms: restrained understated,
modest, meek
PENCHANTDefinition: (n.) a strong attraction or
inclinationSynonyms: proclivity, propensityAntonyms: disinclination, aversion
REPUTEDDefinition: (adj.) according to reputation
or general belief; allegedSynonyms: reputable, supposed
SOPHISTRYDefinition: (n.) reasoning that seems
plausible (possible) but is actually untrue, a fallacy
Synonyms: specious (false) reasoning
SUMPTUOUSDefinition: (adj.) costly, rich, magnificentSynonyms: lavish, opulent, splendidAntonyms: skimpy, meager, stingy
UBIQUITOUSDefinition: (adj.) present or existing
everywhereSynonyms: omnipresent, universalAntonyms: restricted, limited rare,
scarce