Vocabulary Unit 7Dpp. 84 - 86

ADIEU

(int.) Farewell!

(n.) a farewell / goodbye

I never leave a party without first thanking and saying my adieus to the host and hostess.

Synonyms, including other languages?

Antonyms?

ADVENT

n.

an arrival / coming into existence of a notable person, thing, or event

The launch of MTV in the 1980’s marked the advent of the music video age.

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APEX

n.

the top / highest point

The apex of any Olympic athlete’s career is bringing home the gold.

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BOGUS

adj.

false / counterfeit

Con artists may carry bogus credentials or counterfeit money.

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INTERIM

(n.) the time between

(adj.) temporary

In the interim, I’ll just keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best.

Noun Synonyms?

Adjective Synonyms?

MALIGN

(v.) to speak evil of

(adj.) evil

In every school, there are gossips who are only too willing to malign their peers.

S: (v.) badmouth(adj.) wicked

A: (v.) praise(adj.) kind

MEANDER

(v.) to wander about

(n.) sharp turn / twist

When I travel, I like to meander through unfamiliar towns and cities.

S: (v.) ramble, roam

Lombard Street in San Francisco

METROPOLIS

(n.) a large city; the chief city of an area

According to 2010 population statistics, Cincinnati is the 62nd largest metropolis in the U.S.

S: megalopolis

A: villageWhich metropolis is bigger: NYC or LA?

SPRIGHTLY

(adj.) lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful

Though Betty White is 90 years old, she is a sprightly and spirited actress.

S: peppy

A: morose

TIRADE

(n.) a long, angry speech, usually very critical

Parodies of Hitler ranting and raving were popular on You Tube a couple years back.

S: diatribe