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Vocab: Week 4brazen - cogent

+31. brazenbrazenly (adv); brazenness (n) Definition: bold and without shame Part of Speech: adjective Sample Sentence: “The brazen student

turned in the plagiarized essay without a second thought.”

Synonyms: bold; shameless Antonyms: timid

+32. cacophony Definition: a harsh, discordant mixture of

sounds Part of Speech: noun Sample Sentence: “The cacophony of

deafening fire alarms drove the students crazy.”

Synonyms: noise, racket Antonyms: harmony

+33. candorcandid (adj) Definition: being open and honest in

expression Part of Speech: noun Sample Sentence: “I’m not sure whether

she appreciated my candor.” Synonyms: honesty, directness Antonyms: deception

+34. capaciouscapaciously (adv); capaciousness (n) Definition: having a lot of space inside;

roomy Part of Speech: adjective Sample Sentence: “She rummaged in her

capacious handbag for her lipstick.” Synonyms: spacious, sizeable Antonyms: cramped, small

+35. capitulatecapitulator (n) Definition: to surrender Part of Speech: verb Sample Sentence: “The patriots had to

capitulate to the enemy forces.” Synonyms: submit, give in Antonyms: resist, hold out

+36. capriciouscapriciously (adv); capriciousness (n) Definition: given to sudden changes of mood

or behavior Part of Speech: adjective Sample Sentence: “The capricious climate

left the man running for cover.” Synonyms: fickle, unpredictable Antonyms: consistent

+37. censurecensurable (adj) Definition: to express severe disapproval of

someone or something Part of Speech: verb Sample Sentence: “She is more to be pitied

than censured.” Synonyms: criticize Antonyms: approve

+38. circuitouscircuitously (adv); circuitousness (n) Definition: roundabout; not direct Part of Speech: adjective Sample Sentence: “After following the

circuitous route, the person became very lost.”

Synonyms: winding Antonyms: direct

+39. circumventcircumvention (n) Definition: to find a way around (an

obstacle) Part of Speech: verb Sample Sentence: “He found it quite easy to

circumvent the security line.” Synonyms: avoid, sidestep, go around Antonyms: N/A

+40. cogentcogently (adv) Definition: clear, logical, and convincing Part of Speech: adjective Sample Sentence: “His cogent argument

persuaded even the toughest critics.” Synonyms: convincing, compelling Antonyms: unconvincing, weak