10th grade-ELA Vocabulary #8

definition: strong dislike; bitter hostility

synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy

antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

• animosity

• entrust

• naive

• friendship

definition: a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment

antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern

• sympathy

• apathy

• concern

• scorn

definition: fearful or anxious, especially about the future

synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery

antonyms: unworried, assured, confident, certain

• unquestionable

• composed

• apprehensive

• naive

definition: to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of

synonyms: applaud, entrust

antonyms: abhor, loathe

• disapprove

• criticize

• harmonious

• commend

definition: able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system

synonyms: harmonious, in agreement

antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic

• compatible

• incompatible

• effortlessly

• unfits

definition: an expression of sympathy

synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy

• tyranny

• condolence

• indifference

• scrupulous

definition: to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose

synonyms: devote, sanctify

antonyms: desecrate, profane, dishonor

• condemn

• deprecate

• consecrate

• wrathful

definition: old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety

antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy

• healthy

• strong

• deceit

• decrepit

definition: to ridicule, laugh at with contempt

synonyms: mock, scorn, disparage

antonyms: praise, extol, acclaim, applaud

• deride

• approve

• commend

• revere

definition: innocent, simple; frank, sincere

synonyms: naive, artless, guileless, candid

antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

• deceitful

• sly

• ingenuous

• capable