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English 111. Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level G, Unit 12. aesthetic. (adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty Synonym: artistic. defunct. (adj.) no longer in existence or functioning; dead Synonyms: extinct, nonexistent Antonym: alive, extant. discomfit.
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English 111 Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level G, Unit 12
aesthetic • (adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty • Synonym: artistic
defunct • (adj.) no longer in existence or functioning; dead • Synonyms: extinct, nonexistent • Antonym: alive, extant
discomfit • (v.) to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarrass • Synonyms: nonplus, disconcert, foil
espouse • (v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry • Synonyms: embrace, wed • Antonyms: repudiate, disavow, renounce
fetish • (n.) an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence • Synonyms: charm, talisman, obsession
gregarious • (adj.) sociable, seeking the company of others; living together in a herd of group • Synonyms: outgoing, extroverted • Antonyms: aloof, introverted, reclusive
hapless • (adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck • Synonyms: unlucky, ill-starred, unfortunate • Antonyms: lucky, charmed, fortunate
impeccable • (adj.) faultless; beyond criticism or blame • Synonyms: flawless, spotless, immaculate • Antonyms: grimy, soiled, spotted, sullied
importune • (v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently • Synonym: implore, entreat, dun, tax
interpolate • (v.) to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction • Synonyms: inject, interpose, introduce
irreparable • (adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified • Synonym: irremediable • Antonyms: remediable, fixable, reversible
laconic • (adj.) concise, using few words • Synonyms: terse, succinct, pithy, compact • Antonyms: garrulous, prolix, loquacious, verbose
languish • (v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect, • Synonyms: flag, wilt, fade, pine
mendacious • (adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue • Synonyms: untruthful, false • Antonyms: truthful, veracious
nadir • (n.) the lowest point • Synonym: rock bottom • Antonyms: apex, pinnacle, zenith
omnipresent • (adj.) present in all places at all times • Synonyms: ubiquitous, ever-present
perfunctory • (adj.) done in a superficial or half-hearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm • Synonyms: slapdash, cursory, shallow • Thorough, assiduous, diligent, meticulous
plaintive • (adj.) expressive of sorrow or woe; melancholy • Synonyms: sad, doleful, lugubrious • Antonyms: cheerful, blithe, joyous, merry
requite • (v.) to make suitable for repayment, as for kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate • Synonyms: reimburse, recompense, avenge
tantamount • (adj.) equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect • Synonym: indistinguishable from