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1 Vocabulary List #6

2 Accede (verb) To yield to; to assume an office Syn. Consent Ant. demur

3 Brandish (verb) To wave or flourish Syn. Swing shake

4 Comprise (verb) To be made up of Syn. Compose Ant. exclude

5 Deft (adjective) Skillful, nimble
Syn. Dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever Ant. Clumsy, awkward

6 Deprived of necessities; poor
Destitute (adjective) Deprived of necessities; poor Syn. Wanting Ant. Rich, wealthy

7 Explicit (adjective) Definite; clearly stated Syn. Distinct Ant. Vague, ambiguous

8 Extirpate (verb) To destroy totally Syn. Eradicate Ant. Sow, foster, nourish

9 Inopportune (adjective)
Ill-timed; inappropriate Syn. Unsuitable Ant. convenient

10 A difference between what happens and what is expected
Ironic (adjective) A difference between what happens and what is expected Syn. Satiric, wry Ant. straightforward

11 Stale; moldy; out of date
Musty (adjective) Stale; moldy; out of date Syn. Hackneyed Ant. Fresh, brand-new

12 Ant. Reserved, timid, aloof
Officious (adjective) Meddling; Prying Syn. Obtrusive Ant. Reserved, timid, aloof

13 Ominous (adjective) Unfavorable or threatening Syn. Portentous
Ant. promising

14 Pinnacle A high peak or point Syn. Apex, summit Ant. Low point,nadir
(noun) A high peak or point Syn. Apex, summit Ant. Low point,nadir

15 Preplanned; calculated Ant. Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
Premeditated (adjective) Preplanned; calculated Syn. Prearranged Ant. Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

16 Rampant (adjective) Running wild
Syn. Unrestrained Ant. Controlled, restrained

17 Solace (verb/noun) To comfort; relief Syn. Soothe Ant. upset

18 Stately (adjective) Dignified; Majestic
Syn. Grand Ant. lowly

19 Flexible, bending easily
Supple (adjective) Flexible, bending easily Syn. limber Ant. Stiff, rigid

20 Suppress (verb) To stop by force Syn. Subdue, crush Ant. Provoke, spur

21 Dishonest; corruptible
Benedict Arnold Venal (adjective) Dishonest; corruptible Syn. Bribable Ant. Honest


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