List 6

Admonish

• verb (used with object) to caution, advise, or counsel against something.

• Synonyms: advise, berate• Antonym: allow

Bias

• noun• an oblique or diagonal line of direction,

especially across a woven fabric.• Synonyms: favoritism, bigotry• Antonym: fairness

Candor

• noun• the state or quality of being frank, open, and

sincere in speech or expression; candidness: The candor of the speech impressed the audience.

• Synonyms: directness, frankness• Antonym:

Dissipate

• verb (used with object)• to scatter in various directions; disperse;

dispel.• Synonyms: deplete, use up• Antonym: build

Egregious

• adjective• extraordinary in some bad way; glaring;

flagrant: an egregious mistake; an egregious liar.

• Synonyms: gross, outrageous• Antonym: unnoticeable

Frivolous

• adjective• characterized by lack of seriousness or sense:

frivolous conduct.• Synonyms: foolish, idiotic• Antonym: sensible

Grandiose

• adjective• affectedly grand or important; pompous:

grandiose words.• Synonyms: ambitious, bombastic• Antonym: humble

Harangue

• noun• a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack;

diatribe.• Synonyms: discourse, tirade• Antonym: minute

Idiosyncrasy

• noun, plural id·i·o·syn·cra·sies.• a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like,

that is peculiar to an individual.• Synonyms: mannerism, peculiarity• Antonym: normality

Judicious

• adjective• using or showing judgment as to action or

practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.

• Synonyms: astute, careful• Antonym: ignorant

Kudos

• noun ( used with a singular verb )• honor; glory; acclaim: He received kudos from

everyone on his performance.• Synonyms: applause, glory• Antonym: disrespect

Lethargic

• adjective• of, pertaining to, or affected with lethargy;

drowsy; sluggish.• Synonyms: apathetic, dull• Antonym: active

Kudos

• Why might a marketing team name a candy bar “Kudos?”