Vocabulary List Five
1. Advocate—Verb—To speak or write in favor of
Syn: Defend; Justify; Vindicate Ant: Condemn; Disapprove; Reject
2. Blithe—Adj—Without thought or regard
Syn: Carefree; Cheerful; Jovial Ant: Depressed; Lethargic; Despondent
3. Disinterred—Verb—To take out of a burial ground
Syn: Expose; Unearth; Ant: Bury
4. Manifestly—Adv—Made clear or evident by the eye or understanding
Syn: Glaringly; Unmistakably; Plainly Ant: Obscurely; Vaguely
5. Marshal—Verb—To arrange in proper order
Syn: Assemble; Align; Gather Ant: Disorganize; Disperse; Muddle
6. Pretext—Noun—Something put forward to conceal a true purpose or object
Syn: Ruse; Masquerade; Alibi; Ploy Ant: Reality;
7. Primitive—Adj—Being the first or earthliest of the kind or in existence
Syn: Archaic; Fundamental; Basic Ant: Modern; New; Sophisticated
8. Publican—Noun—A tax collector
Syn:
9. Reverent—Adj—Feeling, exhibiting, or characterized a deep respect
Syn: Gracious; Devout; Dutiful Ant: Impolite; Rude
10. Sordid—Adj—Morally wretched; vile; dirty or filthy
Syn: Disreputable; Shameful; Despicable Ant: Clean; Decent; Honorable