1. Level G
Unit 3
Vocabulary

2. ARTICULATE
Definition: (v.) to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words
(adj.) expressed clearly and forcefully
Synonyms: pronounce, eloquent
Antonyms: mumble, tongue-tied

3. CAVORT
Definition: (v.) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry
Synonyms: gambol

4. CREDENCE Definition:(n.)belief, mental acceptance
Synonyms: credit, trust, confidence
Antonyms: disbelief, skepticism

5. DECRY Definition: (v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval
Synonyms: denounce, censure
Antonyms: tout comment, extol, praise

6. DISSEMBLE
Definition: (v.) to disguise or conceal, give a false impression
Synonyms: mask, feign

7. DISTRAUGHT
Definition: (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or metal conflict
Synonyms: frantic, distracted
Antonyms: calm, composed, collected

8. EULOGY
Definition: (n.) a formal statement of commendation; high praise
Synonyms: tribute, testimonial
Antonyms: diatribe

9. EVINCE
Definition: (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke
Synonyms: exhibit, occasion

10. EXHUME Definition: (v.) to remove from a grave, to bring to light
Synonyms: disinter, uncover
Antonyms: bury, inter

11. FECKLESS
Definition: (adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak, irresponsible
Synonyms: feeble, incompetent, helpless
Antonyms: competent, capable, effective

12. MURKY
Definition: (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision
Synonyms: dim, cloudy, unclear
Antonyms: clear, transparent, lucid

13. NEFARIOUS
Definition: (adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards
Synonyms: reprehensible
Antonyms: virtuous, honorable

14. PIQUANT
Definition: (adj.) stimulating to the taste or mind; spicy appealingly
Synonyms: tangy, zestful
Antonyms: bland, tasteless, mild

15. PRIMORDIAL
Definition: (adj.) developed or created at the very beginning, going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage
Synonyms: original, primal

16. PROPINQUITY Definition: (n.) nearness in place or time; kinships
Synonyms: similarity
Antonyms: remoteness, distance

17. UNWONTED Definition: (adj.) not usual or expected; not in character
Synonyms: unusual, uncommon
Antonyms: usual, typical

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

19. VERBIAGE
Definition: (n.) language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness
Synonyms: verbosity, jargon

20. VERDANT
Definition: (adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment
Synonyms: artless, naive
Antonyms: scorched, barren

21. VISCOUS
Definition: (adj.) having a gelatinous or gluey quality, lacking easy movement
Synonyms: gummy, sticky, thick
Antonyms: runny, watery