Vocabulary Workshop Level E (enriched edition) Unit 6 – Flashcards
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accede
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(v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms:demur, balk at--->(to not agree with)
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brandish
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(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: swing, shake
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comprise
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(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass Antonym: exclude
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deft
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(adj.) skillful, nimble Synonyms: dexterous, ADROIT, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, full, inept
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destitute
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(adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replet--->(to be full of)
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explicit
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(adj.) definite, clearly stated Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
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extirpate
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(v.) to tear up by the roots, to destroy totally Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish
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inopportune
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(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvinient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
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ironic
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(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms: straight-forward, unequivocal
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musty
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(adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new
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officious
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(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof
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ominous
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(adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms: propitious--->(promising), auspicious, promising
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pinnacle
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(n.) a high peak or point Synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point
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premeditated
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(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms: preplanned, reheared, calculated, prearranged Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
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rampant
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(adj.) growing without check, running wild Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Antonyms: controlled, restrained
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solace
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(n.) comfort, relief; to comfort, console Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset
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stately
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(adj.) dignified, majestic Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject
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supple
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(adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Antonyms: stiff, rigid, inbending, hidebound
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suppress
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(v.) to stop by force, put down Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
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venal
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(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous
