Level F, Unit 9 Grade A A&Q
abate - (correct answer)(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become
less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
Synonyms: diminish, decrease, subside, let up
Antonyms: intensify, increase, magnify, wax
adulation - (correct answer)(n) praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, odium
anathema - (correct answer)(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or stong
denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
Synonyms: abomination, imprecation, malediction
Antonyms: benediction, blessing
astute - (correct answer)(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom'
Synonyms: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily
Antonyms: Obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb
avarice - (correct answer)(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Synonyms: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
culpable - (correct answer)(adj.) deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
abate - (correct answer)(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become
less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
Synonyms: diminish, decrease, subside, let up
Antonyms: intensify, increase, magnify, wax
adulation - (correct answer)(n) praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, odium
anathema - (correct answer)(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or stong
denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
Synonyms: abomination, imprecation, malediction
Antonyms: benediction, blessing
astute - (correct answer)(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom'
Synonyms: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily
Antonyms: Obtuse, doltish, empty-headed, dumb
avarice - (correct answer)(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Synonyms: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
culpable - (correct answer)(adj.) deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
