Vocabulary Definitions
1. Solicit: (V) -to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
1. Solicit: (V) -to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
Syn.- Sell Ant.- Buy
I had to solicit for a well worded contract for my boss.
2. Mad: (Adj) -mentally disturbed; deranged;
Syn. -Insane Ant.- Sane
Edgar Allen Poe was mad he eventually became delusional.
3. Succinct: (Adj) -expressed in few words; concise; terse.
Syn.- Simple Ant.- Complex
Shakespeare's work wasn't succinct he expressed things in a more complex way.
4. Phantasm: (N) -an illusory likeness of something.
Syn.- Ghostly Ant.-Complete
Casper the friendly ghost is a phantasm, because he looks human but he isn't.
5. Docile: (Adj) -easily managed or handled.
5. Docile: (Adj) -easily managed or handled.
Syn.- Easy Ant.-Difficult
Baby sitting a baby isn't as docile as watching a kid who could do more for themselves.
6. Disposition: (N) -the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.
6. Disposition: (N) -the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.
Syn.- High/low Ant.- No personality
Edgar Allen Poe was disposition, he went crazy in "The Black Cat".
7. Sagacious: (Adj) -having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgment.
7. Sagacious: (Adj) -having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgment.
Syn.- Caution Ant.- Unaware
The cat was sagacious the narrator was in an outrage.
8. Paltry: (Adj) -lacking in importance or worth; trivial.
8. Paltry: (Adj) -lacking in importance or worth; trivial.
Syn.- Worthless Ant.- Valuable
I seen a penny on the floor but I just left it because it was paltry, nothing costs one cent.
9. Gossamer: (N) -something delicate, light, or flimsy.
.Syn.- Fragile Ant.- Strong
The piece of paper was so gossamer it just bent.
10. Fidelity: (N) -faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances.
Syn.- Loyal Ant.- Betrayal
The las is a fidelity, we owe that much to our country to obey the laws.
11. Procure: (V) -to get by special effort; obtain or acquire.
Syn.- Extra credit Ant.- Lack effort
To get a good grade you must study, by doing that your being procure.
12. Allusion: (N) -the act of alluding; indirect reference:
Syn.- Imaginary Ant.- Realistic
The magician pulled the handkerchiefs out of his sleeve creating an allusion.
13. Intemperance: (N) -excessive use of alcoholic beverages.
14. Maltreat: (V) -to treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse.
13. Intemperance: (N) -excessive use of alcoholic beverages.
Syn.-Alcoholic Ant.- Straight edge
The man in "The Black Cat" was excessive intemperance, he became a drunk
Syn.- Abusive Ant.- Handle with care
Pluto was maltreated by the narrator in "The Black Cat".
15. Scruple: (N) -a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.
Syn.- Hold backs Ant.- Inattentive
The person driving in a 50 mph zone remained scruple because they didn't want to pay a fine.
Syn.- Hateful Ant.- Loving
Serial killers are usually filled with malevolence by hurting people.
17. Atrocity: (N) -the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.
Syn.- Wicked Ant.-Helpful
Dahmer was an atrocity because he cut up his victims.
18. Debauch: (N) -a period of wanton self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol.
Syn.- Alcohol indulgence Ant.- Sobriety
College parties are more debauch because more people are of age.
19. Sentiment: (N) -a mental feeling; emotion.
19. Sentiment: (N) -a mental feeling; emotion.
Syn.- Ill minded Ant.- Normal
Sometimes people become sentimental and try to hurt themselves.
20. Remorse: (N) -deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.
20. Remorse: (N) -deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.
Syn.-Regret Ant.- Empty
Only serial killers fill no remorse after killing people.
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