Vocabulary Words 21-30
21. Amiable – adj. kind, friendly
· Synonyms:
o Good-natured
o Obliging
o Kind
o Cordial
o Friendly
o Sociable
· Antonyms
o Surly
o Rude
· Etymology: Latin
“Ami” – friend
“Able” – able to (adjective suffix
· Language Link:
Spanish, Amigo = friend
22. Esoteric – adj. understood only by a select few
· Synonyms
o Secret
o Profound
o Obscure
o Cryptic
o Mysterious
o Deep
· Antonyms
o Simple
o Common
o Known
23. Extraneous – coming from the outside; not essential
· Synonyms
o Incidental
o Pointless
o Irreverent
o Unrelated
o Unconnected
o Not pertinant
· Antonym
o Pertinant
o Material
o Needed
o Essential
24. Tedious – adj. tiresome or uninteresting due to extreme length or slowness
· Synonyms
o Tiresome
o Boring
o Dull
o Monotonous
o Mind-numbing
o Wearisome
· Antonyms
o Exciting
o Inspiring
o Stirring
25. Caustic – adj. capable of burning or corroding; marked by sharp and bitter will
· Synonyms
o Scathing
o Cutting
o Biting
o Sarcastic
o Mordant
o Sharp
· Antonyms
o Calm
o Mild
o Soothing
· Example – battery acid; chemical
26. Inadvertent: adj. accidental; unintentional
· Synonyms:
o Unintentional
o Involuntary
o Chance
o Accidental
o Unplanned
· Antonyms
o Purposefully
o Planned
27. Exhaustive: adj. tending to use up or exhaust; comprehensive or thorough
· Synonyms
o Thorough
o Comprehensive
o Complete
o In-depth
o Extensive
o Meticulous
· Antonyms
o Incomplete
o Shallow
28. Incongrous – not corresponding; incompatible; lacking in harmony
· Synonyms:
o Odd
o Unsuitable
o Out of place
o Absurd
o Strange
o Bizarre
· Antonyms
o Consistent
o Normal
29. Belittle – to put down; to make someone feel insignificant
· Synonyms
o To put down
o Diss
o Minimize
o Demean
o Disparage
o Deride
· Antonym
o Praise
o Encourage
30. Unprecedented: adj. not occuring before
· Synonyms
o Unparalleled
o Extraordinary
o Record
o First-time
o Unique
o Exceptional
o Unmatched
· Antonyms
o Ordinary
o Normal