Affluent: To have wealth, or some types of goods. "Everyone agreed that...a new and affluent neighborhood in the northern part of Kabul." Ex: President Obama is an affluent person. Syn: Wealthy, Rich. Ant: Poor, empty-handed.
Intricate: Complex, many elements. "Intricate mosaic tiles, handpicked by Baba in Isfahan, covered the floors of the four bathrooms." Ex: The clothing pattern was intricate. Syn: Tricky, difficult. Ant: Simple, direct.
Notoriously: Well known, but infamous. "People had raised their eyebrows, when Ali, a man who had memorized the Korin, married Sanubar, a woman 19 years younger, a beautiful yet notoriously unscrupulous woman." Ex: Kid Angel from Portland is an attractive, notorious young rapper. Syn: Infamous, popular, familiar. Ant: unknown.
Unscrupulous: Not able to be trusted. "Sanubar, a woman 19 years younger, a beautiful yet notoriously unscrupulous woman." Ex: The unscrupulous man with an overcoat was being watched by the employees throughout the store. Syn: disloyal, untrustworthy, dishonest. Ant: Loyal, trustworthy, honest.
Congenital: Born with a medical condition. "While Sanubar's brilliant green eyes and impish face...Ali had a congenital paralysis of his lower facial muscles." Ex: My mom's boyfriend was born with a congenital paralysis, just as Ali in The Kite Runner. Syn: Inherited, natural. Ant:
Rendered: To submit or present. "A condition that rendered him, unable to smile, and left him perpetually grim-faced." Ex: Once picked for an Emmy, I rendered him the award. Syn: Deliver, hand over. Ant: Hold, keep.
Oscillating: To move regularly back and forth. "I have heard that Sanubar's suggestive stride and oscillating hips sent men to reveries of infidelity." Ex: The fan is oscillating. Syn: Spin, turn. Ant: Steady, stay.
Reveries: To daydream. "I have heard that Sanubar's suggestive stride and oscillating hips sent men to reveries of infidelity." Ex: Channing Tatum's in shape body has many guys filled with reveries of hope. Syn: Dream, Fantasize. Ant: Nightmare.
Garrulous: Tiresomely talking. "As confided to a neighbor's servant by the garrulous midwife, who had then in turn told anyone who would listen, Sanubar had taken once glance at the baby in Ali's arms, seen the cleft lip, and barked a bitter laughter." Ex: The garrulous child would not stop talking during class. Syn: Chatterbox, talkative, chatty. Ant: Quiet, silent.
Veracity: Truthfulness. "But no one ever doubted the veracity of any story about Baba." Ex: Never over exaggerate the veracity in a story. Syn: Truth , honesty. Ant: Lies.
Obstinate: Difficult to manage. "Of course, Baba refused, and everyone shook their heads in dismay at his obstinate ways." Ex: The fact that her son was gay was very obstinate. Syn: Convinced, Unmanageable. Ant: Helpful, Manageable.
Havoc: Devastation. "He was preparing his speech for the next day, flipping through a havoc of handwritten pages, making notes here and there with a pencil." Ex: The girl was going through a state of havoc when her friend ditched their plans. Syn: Wreck, chaos. Ant: Blessing, peace.
Virtuous: Moral excellence. "When people scoffed that Baba would never marry well, after all, he was not of royal blood- he wedded my mother, Sofia Akrami, a highly educated woman universally regarded as one of Kabul's most respected, beautiful, and virtuous ladies." Ex: Marilyn Monroe was a beautiful, virtuous lady, that has been an inspiration to many. Syn: Noble, honorable. Ant: Dishonorable, Bad.
Chortle: A snorting laugh or chuckle. "But a chortle escaped through my nose, and made a snorting sound." Ex: My friend made a joke, and I immediately chortled. Syn: Laugh, giggle.
Aloofness: To be distant, physically or emotionally. "That was how I escaped my father's aloofness, in my dead mother's books. Ex: A long distance relationship is full of aloofness. Syn: Far, Distant. Ant: Close, near.
Melee: Violent free-for-all. "A chapandaz, a highly skilled horseman, usually patronized by rich aficionados, has to snatch a goat or cattle carcass from the midst of a melee." Ex: In high school, there are sometimes random melees. Syn: Brawl, fight. Ant: Agreement, harmony.
Valiant: To be brave, case of bravery. "Mostly, I will never forget Baba's valiant efforts to conceal the disgusted look on his face as he drove in silence." Ex: The skydiver was very valiant. Syn: Adventurous. Ant: Scared, Fright.
Contrite: Feeling regret or sorrow for another's actions. "The police brought the somewhat contrite young men and the dead couple's 5 year old orphan boy before my grandfather." Ex: The man was filled with contrite after he stole the money. Syn: Regret, Sorrow, Sorry. Ant: Careless.
Impeccable: Flawless. "Before my grandfather, who was a highly regarded judge and a man of impeccable reputation." Ex: The Lord is impeccable. Syn: Perfect. Ant: Imperfect.
Vehemently: Forced emotion or expression. "Their father argued, but not to the word vehemently, and in the end, everyone agreed that the punishment had been perhaps harsh but fair." Ex: When my coworker got the promotion instead of me, I vehemently smiled and clapped. Syn: Angrily. Ant: Happy, glad.
Imbecile: A stupid or silly person. "Imbecile." Ex: The boy caught smoking in the boy's bathroom is an imbecile. Syn: Stupid, Idiotic. Ant: Smart, intelligent.
Nemesis: An enemy you will never overcome. "Rostam mortally wounds his valiant nemesis." Ex: On Phineas and Ferb, Perry's nemesis is Dr. Doofensmirtz. Syn: Enemy. Ant: Friend, Acquaintance.
Feigned: Not real, fiction. ""
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