Vocabulary WordsAmerican Literature

Week #9

Asylum

AsylumDefinition: (n) a shelter from danger

or hardship

Synonym: refuge, sanctuary, safety

Antonym: danger, exposure

ConditionalYou may not apply for or keep a driver’s permit or license if you withdraw from school (if you are under age 18), have a total of 10 unexcused absences or have any conduct infractions.

ConditionalDefinition: (adj) qualified by

reservations

Synonym: provisional, restricted

Antonym: unlimited, open

Conformist

Conformist Definition: (n) someone who follows

established standards of conduct Synonym: follower, traditionalist, sheep

Antonym: rebel, radical, renegade

Haughty

HaughtyDefinition: (adj) having or showing

arrogant superiority and disdain

Synonym: stuck-up, condescending

Antonym: humble, unassuming

Intuitive

Intuitive Definition: (adj) spontaneously derived

from natural tendency

Synonym: instinctive, perceptive, natural

Antonym: insensitive, thick-headed

Precocious

PrecociousDefinition: (adj) characterized by

exceptionally early development and maturity

Synonym: bright, gifted, advanced

Antonym: immature, slow

Submissive

Submissive Definition: (adj) willingness to serve or

submit to orders of others

Synonym: obedient, meek

Antonym: assertive, aggressive

Tactful

TactfulDefinition: (adj) having or showing a

sense of what is fitting or appropriate

Synonym: polite, diplomatic, careful

Antonym: rude, careless, insensitive

Transient

TransientDefinition: (adj) fleeting; temporary

Synonym: brief, passing

Antonym: permanent, stable

Wary

WaryDefinition: (adj) marked by keen

caution and watchful prudence

Synonym: suspicious, guarded

Antonym: careless, unsuspecting, naive