Monday, February 7, 2011

Vocabulary Four

Test Date:
Period 4-2/9
Period 6- 2/8

Hypocritical (adj)- being a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
Synonyms- artificial, counterfeit, double-faced, fake, insincere, phony
Antonyms- artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest

Presumptuous (adj)- overstepping due bounds; taking liberties
Synonyms- bold, familiar,forward, free, immodest
Antonyms- modest, unassuming

Pretentious (adj)- making usually unjustified or excessive claims; making demands on one's skill, ability, or means
Synonyms- affected, grandiose
Antonyms- modest

Indulgent (adj)- characterized by giving free rein; taking unrestrained pleasure in
Synonyms- cater, gratify, humor
Antonyms- deny

Trivial (adj)- commonplace, ordinary; of little worth or importance
Synonyms- fiddling, foolish, frivolous, incidental, insignificant
Antonyms- big, consequential, eventful, important, major

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