1024 vocabulary journal (week7)
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1. cacophony (n.) KK[kæˋkɑfənɪ]
harsh or discordant sound
The sounds of barking dogs and sirens added to the cacophony on the streets.
2. traverse (v.) KK[ˋtrævɝs]
something that crosses or lies across
The gun traverses smoothly.
Synonyms: course, cover, cross
3. abnegate (v.) KK[ˋæbnɪ͵get]
surrender, relinquish
Synonyms: abdicate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign
4. sordid (adj.) KK[ˋsɔrdɪd]
dirty, filthy
They lived in a sordid apartment.
Synonyms:dirty, filthy, slovenly, squalid
5. affluent (adj.) KK[ˋæflʊənt]
flowing in abundance
He was born to an affluent family.
Synonyms:wealthy, abundant, ample, plentiful
6. aficionado (n.） KK[ə͵fisjəˋnɑdo]
a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity
Synonyms: addict, fan
7. deference (n.) KK[ˋdɛfərəns]
respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
They were married in church out of deference to their parents' wishes.
Antonyms: defiance, disobedience, intractability
8. fortitude (n.) KK[ˋfɔrtə͵tjud]
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
She bore her illness with great fortitude.
Synonyms:courage, strength, vigor
9. invaluable (adj.) KK[ɪnˋvæljəb!]
valuable beyond estimation
His advice has been invaluable to the success of the project.
10. epithet (n.) KK[ˋɛpɪθɛt]
a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
Many were offended by her use of racial epithets.
Synonyms: alias, byname, cognomen
11. equanimity (n.) KK[͵ikwəˋnɪmətɪ]
evenness of mind especially under stress
Those who are doomed to become artists are seldom blessed with equanimity.
12. cozy (adj.) KK[ˋkozɪ]
enjoying or affording warmth and ease
We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
Synonyms:comfortable, snug, relaxing
13. jargon (n.) KK[ˋdʒɑrgən]
confused unintelligible language
Avoid computer jargon when you write for laymen.
Synonyms: argot, cant, dialect
14. replete (adj.) KK[rɪˋplit]
fully or abundantly provided or filled
The country's history is replete with stories of people who became successful by working hard.
Synonyms: full, gross
15. verisimilitude (n.) KK[͵vɛrəsəˋmɪlə͵tjud]
the quality or state of being verisimilar
16. verbiage (n.) KK[ˋvɝbɪɪdʒ]
a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
The editor removed some of the excess verbiage from the article.
Synonyms: circumlocution, diffuseness, diffusion, garrulity
17. untoward (adj.) KK[ʌnˋtoɚd]
difficult to guide, manage, or work with
There was nothing untoward about his appearance.
Antonyms: amenable, biddable, compliant
18. caliber (n.) KK[ˋkæləbɚ]
degree of excellence or importance
I was impressed by the high caliber of the team's work.
Synonyms: quality (or calibre), class, grade
19. entail (v.) KK[ɪnˋtel]
to restrict (property) by limiting the inheritance to the owner's lineal descendants or to a particular class thereof
This job would entail your learning how to use a computer.
Synonyms: carry, comprehend
20. traduce (v.) KK[trəˋdjus]
to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
He was traduced in the press.
Synonyms: breach, break, contravene
21. imminent (adj.) KK[ˋɪmənənt]
ready to take place
These patients are facing imminent death.
Synonyms:forthcoming, approaching
22. visage (n.) KK[ˋvɪzɪdʒ]
the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
The town has a desolate visage.
Synonyms: cast, countenance, expression, face, look
23. requisite (adj.) KK[ˋrɛkwəzɪt]
essential, necessary
She expected to achieve the requisite two-thirds majority for nomination.
Synonyms: all-important, critical, imperative, indispensable
24. selfless (adj.) KK[ˋsɛlflɪs]
having no concern for self
George is a brave and selfless man.
25. fluster (v.) KK[ˋflʌstɚ]
to put into a state of agitated confusion
Some speakers fluster more easily than others.
Synonyms: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit
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