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Essential Vocabulary for Unit 3: Sadlier-Oxford Level G

Dive into the key terms of Unit 3 from the Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level G. This unit introduces vital words such as "cavort," meaning to frolic energetically, and "credence," the acceptance of beliefs. Explore verbs like "decry" (to condemn) and "dissemble" (to disguise). Learn about adjectives like "distraught," describing emotional turmoil, and "nefarious," indicating wickedness. With a focus on synonyms and antonyms, this guide helps deepen your understanding of vocabulary essential for academic success.

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Essential Vocabulary for Unit 3: Sadlier-Oxford Level G

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  1. English 111 Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level G, Unit 3 Hannah Burwell

  2. cavort • (v) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry • Synonyms: gambol

  3. credence • (n.) belief , mental acceptance • Synonyms: credit, trust, confidence • Antonyms: disbelief, skepticism, incredulity

  4. decry • (v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval, to officially depreciate • Synonyms: denounce, censure, devalue • Antonyms: tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

  5. dissemble • (v.) to disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression • Synonyms: dissimulate, mask, feign

  6. distraught • (adj.) very much agitated or upset due to emotional or mental conflict • Synonyms: frantic, distracted • Antonyms: calm, composed, collected

  7. eulogy • (n.) a formal statement of commendation (funeral), high praise • Synonyms: panegyric, encomium, tribute, testimonial • Antonyms: philippic, diatribe, invective

  8. evince • (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke • Synonyms: exhibit, manifest, occasion

  9. exhume • (v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light • Synonyms: disinter, unearth, uncover • Antonyms: bury, inter

  10. feckless • (adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible; unreliable • Synonyms: feeble, helpless, incompetent, ineffectual • Antonyms: competent, capable, effective

  11. murky • (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision • Synonyms: dim, cloudy, unclear • Antonyms: clear, transparent, lucid, limpid

  12. nefarious • (adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards • Synonyms: iniquitous, reprehensible • Antonyms: virtuous, honorable, praiseworthy, meritorious

  13. piquant • (adj.) stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy, pungent, appealingly provocative • Synonyms: tangy, zesty • Antonyms: bland, insipid, tasteless, mild

  14. primordial • (adj.) developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic • Synonyms: original, primeval, primal

  15. propinquity • (n.) nearness in place or time; kinship • Synonyms: proximity, similarity • Antonyms: remoteness, distance

  16. substantive • (adj.) real, having a solid basis; considerable in number or amount; meaningful and on topic • Synonyms: firm, substantial, meaty • Antonyms: imaginary, unreal, meaningless

  17. unwonted • (adj.) not usual or expected; not in character • Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical • Antonyms: usual, customary, typical

  18. utopian • (adj.) founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical • Synonyms: idealistic • Antonyms: realistic, pragmatic

  19. verbiage • (n.) language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression • Synonyms: verbosity, prolixity, diction, jargon

  20. verdant • (adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment • Synonyms: artless, naive • Antonyms: scorched, sere, barren, arid

  21. viscous • (adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking in easy movement or fluidity • Synonyms: gummy, thick • Antonyms: runny, watery, aqueous

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