1. Vocabulary Words American Literature Week #4

2. Adversity

3. Definition: (n) a state of misfortune or affliction Synonym: hardship, difficulty, obstacle Antonym: pleasure, benefit, freedom

4. Brazen

5. Definition: (adj) unrestrained by convention or propriety; rude Synonym: bold, shameless, blatant Antonym: discreet, subtle, restrained

6. Clairvoyant

7. Definition: (n/adj) someone who claims to have knowledge of the future Synonym: psychic, mind-reader, medium Antonym: clueless, oblivious

8. Demagogue

9. Definition: (n) political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices Synonym: crowd-pleaser, instigator Antonym: moderate, common sense, addresses real issues

10. Emulate

11. Definition: (v) to strive to equal to or match by imitating Synonym: copy, mimic Antonym: differ, oppose, clash

12. Foster

13. Definition: (v) to promote the growth of Synonym: nurture, cultivate, advance Antonym: discourage, deter, keep back

14. Intrepid

15. Definition: (adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation Synonym: bold, courageous, daring Antonym: cowardly, weak, faint-hearted

16. Ostentatious

17. Definition: (adj) intended to attract notice or impress others Synonym: flashy, flamboyant, pretentious Antonym: ordinary, humble, plain

18. Parched

19. Definition: (adj) dried out by heat or excessive exposure to the sun Synonym: dehydrated, thirsty Antonym: refreshed, restored

20. Substantiate

21. Definition: (v) establish or strengthen with evidence or facts Synonym: support, validate Antonym: disprove, refute