Definitions
Unaware, forgettful
oblivious
A synonym for "nauseating"
noisome
An antonym of "appropriate"
ribald
The former president's impact and charm are still so widely appreciated by the public that she's considered a(n) _____ public figure.
quasi-
Part(s) of speech of hierarchy
noun
Good-natured ridicule, insults done in jest
raillery
A synonym of "certainty"
fait accompli
An antonym of "whimper"
caterwaul
Many times before, human society has seen the acceptance and enactment of policies that were once dismissed as being completely _______.
chimerical
Part(s) of speech of hidebound
adjective
A coward
poltroon
A synonym of "quagmire"
quagmire (n): a swampy or equally-swampy situation
morass
An antonym of "powerful"
effete
The test manual was sold as a(n) _______ to the textbook required for the class.
adjunct
Part(s) of speech of fait accompli
noun
A ceremony or tradition, usually religious
liturgy
A synonym for "adherent"
adherent (n): a loyal follower
proselyte
An antonym of "progressive"
hidebound
A superintendent is at the head of the ________ of educators responsible for the schooling of our young people.
hierarchy
Part(s) of speech of laissez-faire
adjective
Characterizing a philosophy marked by the absenteeism of direct influence
laissez-faire
A synonym for "indicator"
bellwether
An antonym of "upright"
supine
With meaningful insight and a knack at writing dialogue, the author gives us an unforgettable _______ of a confused but hopeful adolescent.
vignette
Part(s) of speech of quasi-
adjective, adverb