Vocabulary Level E
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Vocabulary Level E
Unit Six
Accede – to yield to; to assume an office or dignitySynonyms – consent, concur, comply, assentAntonyms – demur, balk at
Brandish – to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashionSynonyms – swing, shake
Comprise – to include or contain; to be made up ofSynonyms – compose, constitute, encompassAntonyms - exclude
Deft – skillful, nimbleSynonyms – dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterfulAntonyms – clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
Destitute – deprived of the necessities or life; lacking in Synonyms – wanting, devoid, pennilessAntonyms – rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete
Explicit – definite, clearly statedSynonyms – distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clearAntonyms – vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit
Extirpate – to tear up by the roots; to destroy totallySynonyms – uproot, eradicate, wipe out, exciseAntonyms – implant, sow, foster, nourish
Inopportune – coming at a bad time; not appropriateSynonyms – ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitableAntonyms – timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune
Ironic – suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms – incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wryAntonyms – straightforward, unequivocal
Musty – stale, moldy; out-of-dateSynonyms – hackneyed, antiquatedAntonyms – sweet-smelling, up to date, brand-new
Officious – meddling; excessively forward in offering service or assuming authority Synonyms – meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusiveAntonyms – reserved, diffident, timid, aloof
Ominous – unfavorable, threatening, of bad omenSynonyms – unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms – propitious, auspicious, promising
Pinnacle – high peak or pointSynonyms – apex, acme, summit, apogeeAntonyms – nadir, perigee, low point
Premeditated – considered beforehand, deliberately plannedSynonyms – preplanned, rehearsed, prearrangedAntonyms – unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
Rampant – growing without check, running wildSynonyms – widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalentAntonyms – controlled, restrained
Solace – comfort, relief; to comfort, consoleSynonyms – soothe, reassure, cheer upAntonyms – vex, aggravated, upset
Stately - dignified, majestic Synonyms – grand, magnificent, imposingAntonyms – lowly, humble, servile, abject
Supple – bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servileSynonyms – flexible, limber, pliable, pliantAntonyms – rigid, unbending, hidebound
Suppress – to stop by force, put downSynonyms – subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silenceAntonyms – provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
Venal – open or marked by bribery or corruptionSynonyms – dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenaryAntonyms – honest, incorruptible, scrupulous