1. Vocabulary Level E
Unit 6

2. accede
DEF = (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity SYN = consent, concur, comply, assent ANT = demur, balk at Sound-alike CONNECTION: To accept an office (like being governor) To accede an office
After 3 months of Jeremy pestering me to go to Prom with him, I finally ACCEDED and said I would be his date.

3. brandish
DEF = (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion SYN = swing, shake
When the Samurai BRANDISHED his sword at me in a threatening way, I almost fainted from fright!

4. A recipe is a list of the ingredients that COMPRISE a food dish.
DEF = (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of SYN = compose, constitute, encompass ANT = exclude A cake is COMPRISED of:
A recipe is a list of the ingredients that COMPRISE a food dish.

5. deft
DEF = (adj.) skillful, nimble SYN = dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful ANT = clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
His DEFT hands allow him to juggle dangerous objects.
She has DEFT fingers that create intricate patterns with thread.
She has a DEFT mind that solves complex equations.

6. destitute
DEF = (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in SYN = wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless ANT = rich, wealthy, luxurious WORD CONNECTION: DESperate = DEStitute
In this picture a DESTITUTE man is living outside because he doesn’t have a home.

7. A dictionary EXPLICITLY states the exact definition of many words.
DEF = (adj.) definite, clearly stated SYN = distinct, unambiguous, clear ANT = vague, implied WORD CONNECTION: explicitly explained
A dictionary EXPLICITLY states the exact definition of many words.

8. In order to remove unwanted plants, you must EXTIRPATE
DEF = (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
SYN = uproot, wipe out
ANT = implant, nourish
Sound-alike CONNECTION:
If something is extirpated,
it exits the ground.
In order to remove unwanted plants, you must EXTIRPATE
the entire plant.

9. The timing of this fish’s evolution is very INOPPORTUNE. 
DEF = (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate SYN = inappropriate, inconvenient ANT = appropriate, convenient WORD CONNECTION: A missed opportunity is inopportune.
The timing of this fish’s evolution is very INOPPORTUNE. 

10. ironic
DEF = (adj.) suggesting an difference between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic SYN = satiric, wry ANT = straightforward
We might expect a statue proclaiming
“freedom” would be “free”, but IRONICALLY
it is in a cage!

11. The MUSTY basement smelled like
DEF = (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date SYN = hackneyed, antiquated ANT = fresh, up-to-date
The MUSTY basement smelled like
mold and mildew.

12. musty extirpate brandish
The little old lady ________ her umbrella at the mugger who was trying to steal her purse.
In order to ______ racism from the hearts and minds of all Americans, schools should teach diversity awareness classes.
Because I didn’t wipe out the cooler before I stored it away, it developed a gross ______ odor.

13. explicit accede comprise
Packages of cigarettes are required to have ____ warnings about how unhealthy cigarettes are.
My summer vacation was ______ of summer school, family vacation, and lots of hours baby-sitting my little sister.
Because the U.S. government will not negotiate with terrorists, the president can never ____ to terrorists’ demands.

14. ironic inopportune destitute deft
It was extremely _____ that I met Sally and Joe started dating only 2 weeks before they left for college.
Hurricane Katrina left many citizens of New Orleans _____ and in need of help.
The _____ fingers of the concert pianist flew over the piano keys with lightning-quick speed.
The ______ sighting of a mountain lion in the streets of downtown Chicago had people scared and interested at the same time.

15. The OFFICIOUS group leader thought he could tell everyone what to do.
DEF = (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority SYN = meddlesome, prying ANT = reserved, timid WORD CONNECTION: overly official = officious
The OFFICIOUS group leader thought he could tell everyone what to do.

16. The grim reaper is an OMINOUS sign of death.
DEF = (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad OMEN SYN = portentous ANT = promising
Dark clouds gathering on the horizon is an OMINOUS sign of a coming storm.
The grim reaper is an OMINOUS sign of death.

17. pinnacle
DEF = (n.) a high peak or point SYN = apex, summit ANT = low point
Very few mountain climbers ever reach the PINNACLE of Mt. Everest because the climb is very difficult.

18. A premeditated murder will land you in jail.
DEF = (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned SYN = preplanned, rehearsed, calculated ANT = unplanned, spontaneous If a crime is premeditated, the criminal planned to do it.
A premeditated murder will land you in jail.

19. rampant
DEF = (adj.) growing without check, running wild SYN = widespread, unrestrained ANT = controlled, restrained
This man’s fingernails have been growing RAMPANT. Someone buy him fingernail clippers!!

20. solace
DEF = (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console SYN = (v.) soothe, cheer up ANT = (v.) aggravate, upset
This mother is trying to solace her baby.
A massage can provide solace if you’ve been stressed out.

21. This European cathedral is STATELY.
DEF = (adj.) dignified, majestic SYN = grand, magnificent ANT = lowly, humble
This European cathedral is STATELY.
Here, the military is holding a STATELY funeral procession to honor the soldiers who’ve given their lives.

22. Rubber bands are made out of SUPPLE material.
DEF = (adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile SYN = flexible, limber ANT = rigid, unbending
Rubber bands are made out of SUPPLE material.
Gymnasts have SUPPLE bodies that have been made flexible from years of stretching and tumbling.

23. suppress
DEF = (v.) to stop by force, put down SYN = subdue, crush, silence ANT = provoke, instigate WORD CONNECTION: SupPRESS = PRESS down
In Tiananmen Square in 1989, the Chinese military SUPPRESSED people protesting against communism by killing and injuring thousands of the protesters.

24. venal
DEF = (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption SYN = dishonest, bribable ANT = honest, scrupulous
Slipping money to the host at a restaurant is a VENAL way to get a table quickly.
Many people think that
mobsters are VENAL.

25. suppress venal rampant supple
Many politicians land in jail because of their _____ activities.
The _____ spread of the H1N1 flu last year caused panic in the medical field.
The _____limbs of the weeping willow tree bent and waved in the strong winds.
In communist countries where citizens do not have freedom of speech, the government ______ everyone whose ideas attack the state.

26. stately solace pinnacle
Winning the lead role in a Broadway musical is the ______ of success for many musical theater performers.
Most capitol buildings have a ____ design to show the seriousness of the decisions that are made within its walls.
Nothing provides ____ after a stressful day like a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

27. premeditated ominous officious
As I approached the German shepherd, I heard a low, ______ growl that warned me not to come any closer.
It can be hard to work with a(n) _____ colleague who is always sticking her nose into your business.
It was clear from the well-organized get-away that the bank robbery was _________.