HM CSAS my Dissent (verb) tsZ i! povelstes hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. Example: “two members dissented from the majority” Synonyms: differ, demur, diverge; disagree y with, fall to agree with ESE Antonyms: assent, agree, accept ‘Antonyms: Eemanate (verb) Sf«te berry all-over, rare, scarce Conceal (verb) Wurst ye Not allow to be seen; hide. Example: “a line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea" hide. keep out of sight, keep hidden, secrete. tuck away: ‘screen, cover reveal, expose (of a feeling, quality, or sensation) issue or spread Aanecdotal (adjective) «ib-Lacy ‘out from (a source) “warmth emanated from the fireplace” Example: Synonyms: emerge, flow, pour, proceed, issue, ensue, come out, come forth Example: Antonyms: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge ‘ Synonyms: Suffice (verb) tAecbtr de at Antonyms: be enough or adequate Example: ‘a quick Jook should suffice" Synonyms: be enough, be sufficient, be adequate, do, serve, meet requirements Antonyms: check, deny, disappoint, refuse, Example: restrain, restrict, straiten, tantalize starve, stint . Synonyms: Ubiquitous (adjective) »27f7<7t-b present, appearing, of found everywhere Example: “his ubiquitous influence was felt Antonyms: by all the family” omnipresent, ever-present, present everywhere, everywhere, ‘Synonyms: Adhere (verb) stick fast to (a surface or substance). OB hu8 (of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research "while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact" informal, unreliable, based on hearsay; unscientific experimental, scientific Disincentive (noun) \WsLxfirailer a factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action. "spiralling house prices are beginning to act as @ disincentive to development” deterrent, discouragement, dissuasion, damper, brake, curb check. incentive debater cbrelat ph PHM GESTS Example: “paint won't adhere well to aExample: greasy surface” Synonyms: Synonyms: stick, stick fast, cling, hold fast, cohere, bond, attach Antonyms: — flout, ignore Antonyms: Inimical (adjective) 2s14«/x21t — Semblance (noun) =< tending to obstruct or harm. Example: real interests” Synonyms: harmful, injurious, detrimental, deleterious, pemicious, damaging Synonyms: Antonyms: elpful, advantageous : Antonyms: Exacerbate(verb) ige stunt make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse, "the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem™ Example Synonyms: aggravate, make worse, worsen, Example: inflame, compound; Synonym Antonyms: calm, reduce Robust (adjective) 2-723bbx*27¢ _antonyms: strong and healthy; vigorous. “the Caplan family ae a robust lot strong. vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful, powerfully buit, solidly Example: Example: ‘Synonyms: built Antonyms: weak, frail Synonyms: Analogy (noun) e2bWGee¢ Antonyms: @ comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. Example: “an analogy between the workingsExample of nature and those of human societies” Synonyms: Synonyms: similarity, parallel, parallelism, correspondence, likeness, resemblance Antonyms: Antonyms: — dissimilarity “frivolous ribbons and lacy frills” flippant, glib, waggish, joking, jokey, light-hearted, facetious, fatuous, inane serious, practical, important cal tot the outward appearance or apparent form of “the policy was inimical to Britain's something, especially when the reality is different. Example: "she tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order” appearance, outward appearance, approximation, show, alr, guise, bluntness, candidness, candor, directness, forthrightness, Expediency (noun) 2aWAsuce™ the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immors convenience. "an act of political expediency” convenience, advantage, advantageousness, usefulness, uity, benefit, profitability, disadvantage Peril (noun) /515%S¢s> serious and immediate danger "you could well place us both in peril” danger, jeopardy, risk, riskiness, hazard, insecurity, uncertainty, safety, security Forgo (verb) t/t, si go without (something desirable) "she wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could” do without, go without, give up, waive, renounce, surrender, disavow, relinquish keep Enormously (adverb) x2“ bien Frivolous (adjective) i>.0.4/2 ot having any serious purpose or value. Example: to a very great degree or extent; considerably. “quality of life varies enormouslyHM G@E9AES from one place to another" Synonyms: Synonyms: very, extremely, exceedingly. exceptionally, especially, Antonyms: tremendously, immensely Antonyms: moderately Weariness (noun)isckii ese? extreme tiredness; fatigue. “he began to feel weariness” tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion, prostration, overtiedness, collapse Eyample fefreshment, rejuvenation, synonyms: rejuvenescence, revitalization Strife (noun)O1% 15 .5uL&, ‘angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental Antonyms: Antonyms: interpret, understand, read, see, take, take to mean, parse, confound, confuse, obfuscate Treason (noun) Gre Py SB tec fable the crime of betraying one's country, especialy by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government, “they were convicted of treason" treachery, lese-majesty; disloyalty, betrayal, faithlessness, allegiance, loyalty Cajole (verb) ter Aeatlcty Issues; conflict persuade (someone) to do something by sustained Example: “strife within the community’ ‘coaxing or flattery. Synonyms: conflict, friction, diScord, example: "he hoped to eajole her into seling disagreement, dissension the house" Variance, dispute, argument Synonyms: persuade, wheedle, coax, talk into, Antonyms: harmony, peace, cooperation manoeuvre, get round, prevail on “4 Antonyms: bull) Salvation (noun)sgeqPicy oa u preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or Coerce (verb) Si.2ib zur loss. Example: "they try to sell it to us as economic salvation” carts Synonyms: lifeline, preservation, conservation, means of escape eyndniites Antonyms: damnation, downfall, destruction Goad (verb)=(bd%i entenying provoke ar annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action oF reaction, Example: "he was trying to goad her into a for Example: Synonyms: provoke, spur, prick, sting, prod, egg on, hound, badger, incite, synonyms: rouse ‘Antonyms: — counterincentive, disincentive Antonyms: Construe (verb Og ALE persuade (an unwiling person) to do something by using force of threats. “he was coerced into giving evidence” pressure, pressurize, bring pressure to bear on, use pressure ‘on, put pressure on, persuade Obscenity (noun\loe fe Fd the state or quality of being obscene. “the book was banned for obscenity” indecency, immorality, impropriety, salaciousness, smutliness, smu lewdness, goodness innocence morality interpret (a word of action) in a particular way. Imbroglio(noun) ters ewrage” Exams: tre words could nercly be an extremely confused, complicated, or construed as an apology" ‘embarrassing situation.KM EMAINED Exampl: “a man caught up in a political thelr commitment to Cuba” imbroglio" Synonyms: result, follow, develop, stem, Synonyms: complicated situation, spring, arise, derive, evolve, compication, complexity, problem, proceed, emerge, emanate, dificulty, predicament : ‘Antonyms: agreement, harmony, Brazen (adjectiveye, 22 22 s.SbeSrloe peacemaking bold and without shame. ‘. Example: "he went about his illegal business mal (adjective) fxs Sil uh See com araraet causing mood of gloom or depression. Synonyms: bold, shameless, as bold as brass, Example: “the dismal weather made the late brazen-faced, forward, stemaon seem lke evening’ presumptuous, brash, Synonyms: — dingy, dim, dark, gloomy, sombre, Antonyms: — imid, shy dreary, drab, dull, desolate, bleak, ” ‘Antonyms: — bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery Spectacle (noun) Sel fel*l? Absurd (adjective J? tot 2.6" a visually striking performance or display. Example: "the acrobatic feats make a good wildly unreasonable, ilogical, or inappropriate. spactacle’ Example: “the allegations are patently Synonyms: display, show, performance, absurd” presentation, exhibition, pageant, Synonyms: preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, parade, farcical, laughable, risible; idiotic, Antonyms: hiding expectation normality, stupid; foolish, ordinariness Antonyms: reasonable, sensible 2 Alienation (noun) 2% Je Accustomed adjective, Shur xechutfrle Iheletsilog expereres of bxrerabeneed customary, usual Example: “a sense of alienation from our Example: “his accustomed route” environment" Synonyms: — customary, usual, normal, habitual, Synonyms: isolation, detachment familiar, regular, routine, of estrangement, distance typical, separation, severance, parting, ‘Antonyms: unusual, unaccustomed Antonyms: combine, unite, reconcilement, reconciliation Egregious (adjective) Fize