Speed test Vocab - 2

'Infringe' means to violate or break a law, agreement, or rule. 'Transgress' is the closest synonym, meaning to cross a boundary or violate a rule. The other options either mean the opposite or are unrelated in meaning.

'Duplicity' means deceitfulness or being two-faced - pretending to have one set of values while actually following another. 'Double-dealing' perfectly captures this concept of intentional deception and betrayal of trust.

'Estranged' means separated or alienated from someone previously close, typically describing a relationship that has become distant or hostile. 'Separated' is the most accurate synonym among the options.

'Implicate' means to show someone to be involved in an activity, often something questionable or illegal. It means to connect or entangle someone in a situation. 'Involve' is the closest synonym among the choices.

'Prognosis' means a forecast or prediction, especially about the likely course of a disease or medical condition. It comes from Greek meaning 'foreknowledge'. 'Forecast' is the best synonym among the options.

Inedible describes food that is not fit to be eaten, typically because it's unpleasant, toxic, or unsuitable for consumption. Option A directly states 'unfit for human consumption,' which matches the definition precisely. Options B and C suggest contamination or corruption, while D and E relate to duration and temporary nature rather than edibility.

Resolved can mean determined or firm in purpose. When someone is resolved to do something, they have made a determined decision. Option E captures this meaning of being firmly decided. Options A, B, C, and D suggest other meanings like summarizing, tendency, strengthening, or confusion, which don't match the sense of firm determination.

Elated describes a state of extreme happiness or joy. When someone is elated, they feel overjoyed or thrilled. Option D 'happy' directly captures this emotional state, though elated is more intense. Options A, C, and E suggest negative states (debased, dropping, sullen), while B implies a respectful attitude rather than happiness.

Ecstasy refers to an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or rapture. Option C 'joy' captures this essence, though ecstasy is more intense. Options A (exhausted), D (greed), and E (enthusiasm) represent different concepts entirely - exhaustion, desire, and eagerness respectively, none of which match the state of blissful joy that ecstasy denotes.

Aggrandize means to make something appear greater, more important, or powerful than it actually is - to enhance or increase in power or status. The opposite would be to diminish, minimize, or make something seem less significant. Option E 'belittle' means to cause something to seem less important or significant, which is the correct antonym. Options A, C, and D suggest unrelated concepts.

Anachronism refers to something that belongs to a different time period, especially something that is outdated or out of place in time. The opposite would be something that fits appropriately in its time or context - something congruous or harmonious with its surroundings. Option E 'congruity' means harmony, agreement, or appropriateness in context, which contrasts with the notion of something being out of its proper time.

Endemic refers to something that is characteristic of, native to, or restricted to a particular region, locality, or people. The opposite would be something foreign, alien, or introduced from outside - not native or characteristic of that region. Option A 'exotic' means foreign, alien, or introduced from another place, which contrasts with the concept of being native or characteristic of a specific region. Option C 'episodic' refers to occurrence patterns, not origin.

Impromptu describes something that is done without preparation, planning, or rehearsal - spontaneous and unplanned. The opposite would be something that is planned, prepared, or practiced beforehand. Option A 'rehearsed' means practiced or prepared in advance, which directly contrasts with the unplanned, spontaneous nature of impromptu. Options B, C, D, and E suggest recognition, focus, vagueness, or lack of intent, none of which are true opposites.

Inimitable describes something that is so distinctive, unique, or excellent that it cannot be copied or imitated by anyone else. The opposite would be something ordinary, common, or easily replicated. Option E 'plain' suggests something ordinary, common, or lacking distinctive features, which contrasts with the notion of being uniquely distinctive and impossible to copy. Options A, B, C, and D suggest other qualities unrelated to imitability.

Unearth means to dig up, discover, or reveal something that was hidden, buried, or concealed. The opposite would be to hide, bury, or cover something up. Option B 'conceal' means to hide, keep secret, or cover from view, which directly contrasts with the act of uncovering or revealing. Options A, C, D, and E suggest conformity, respect, mixing, or planning, none of which are opposites of unearthing.

Exodus refers to a mass departure of people from a place, especially emigration. The opposite would be a mass arrival or movement into a place. Option C 'influx' means an inflow or arrival of people or things in large numbers, which directly contrasts with the outward movement of an exodus. Options A, B, D, and E suggest searching, retracting, applying, or meeting, none of which represent movement into a place.

Beseech means to earnestly ask or beg someone. Command is the opposite - it means to give an authoritative order rather than making a pleading request. Adjure and berate also involve speaking to people, but they don't capture the direct reversal of the power dynamic that command does.

Dissension refers to disagreement, conflict, or division between people. Arbitration is the process of resolving disputes through a neutral third party, making it the opposite concept. The other options - incongruity, indisposition, lopsidedness, laceration - all describe negative states or imbalances, not the resolution of conflict.

Unimpeachable means beyond criticism or doubt, completely trustworthy and above suspicion. Questionable is the direct opposite - something that can be doubted or challenged. Preventable and available are unrelated concepts, while irritable describes a temperament rather than reliability.

Debilitate means to weaken, impair, or make someone less effective. Fortify is the direct opposite - to strengthen or make more resistant. Abate means to reduce in intensity but not necessarily weaken overall capability, while the other options are unrelated to strengthening.

Insularity means narrow-mindedness, isolation, or being confined to a limited perspective (like an island). Cosmopolitanism is the opposite - representing broad-mindedness, worldliness, and openness to diverse cultures and ideas. Hospitality and consideration are positive traits but don't directly oppose narrow-mindedness.

Exculpate means to clear someone from blame or prove their innocence. Incriminate is the direct opposite - to accuse or present evidence of guilt. Reform means to change behavior, uncouth means lacking manners, and bereave means to deprive - none of these relate to assigning or clearing blame.

Dubitable means doubtful, uncertain, or open to question. Apodictic is a philosophical term meaning necessarily true, evident, or unquestionable - the direct opposite. The other options describe unrelated concepts: cretinous (stupid), sophomoric (immature), immutability (unchangeable), innovative (novel).

Defunct means no longer existing, dead, or having ceased functioning. Extant is the opposite - still in existence, surviving, or currently present. Cadaverous means corpse-like, conjure means to summon, and palsied means paralyzed - none of these mean 'currently existing'.

Enamor means to charm, fascinate, or inspire affection in someone. Ennui is a feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, and lack of interest - the emotional opposite of being charmed or captivated. The other options are either similar in meaning (enrapture) or unrelated to emotional fascination.

Encomium is a formal expression of high praise or tribute. Scurrility refers to coarse, abusive, or vulgar language - the direct opposite of respectful praise. The other options describe unrelated qualities: paltry (meager), impious (irreverent), impeccable (flawless), novice (beginner).

Indefatigable means tireless, unwearying, or incapable of being worn out. Lymphatic means sluggish, lacking energy, or lethargic - the direct opposite of tireless energy. Indelible means permanent, agile means quick, fleet means fast, and wanton means unrestrained.

Inconspicuous means not noticeable, easily overlooked, or blending in. Flashy means ostentatious, showy, or drawing attention - the direct opposite of being unnoticeable. The other options are unrelated: incondite (badly formed), incommunicado (inaccessible), lascivious (lustful), lenitive (soothing).

Derision means contempt, ridicule, or scornful mockery. 'Praise' is the direct opposite because it expresses approval and admiration rather than contempt. 'Gratitude' is positive but not an antonym to mockery.

Ingest means to take in, swallow, or absorb something. 'Expel' means to force out or eject, which is the direct opposite action. The other options are unrelated or neutral actions.

Engender means to cause, create, or give rise to something. 'Eradicate' means to completely destroy or eliminate, which directly opposes creation/causation. 'Exculpate' means to clear from blame, not destroy.

Recant means to retract or withdraw a previously held statement or belief, often under pressure. 'Affirm' means to confirm or uphold a position, which is the direct opposite. 'Disclose' means to reveal, not necessarily to maintain a position.

Prejudiced means having preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience - showing bias. 'Disinterested' means impartial and unbiased, having no stake in the outcome. 'Unmoved' means emotionally unaffected, not necessarily unbiased.

Grim means gloomy, somber, or forbidding. 'Convivial' means friendly, lively, and enjoyable - the opposite of grim. 'Serious' is close in meaning to grim, not opposite. 'Prim' means stiff or formal.

Surcharge means an additional charge or extra fee. 'Discount' means a reduction in price, which is the direct opposite. 'Decrease' is related but not specific to pricing context.

Condone means to accept or forgive behavior that is considered wrong. 'Convict' means to declare guilty and condemn, which opposes condoning. 'Contusion' means bruise (unrelated). 'Placate' means to appease, similar to condone.

Resplendent means shining brightly, radiant, or brilliant in appearance. 'Leaden' means dull, heavy, and lacking brightness - the direct opposite. 'Supine' means lying face up (unrelated).