Vocabulary Review Level E

Vocabulary Review Level E
Regular 10 English

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Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English
Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English

adulterate adulterate the Snapple with milk

adulterate (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value synonyms: to contaminate, pollute, sully antonyms: to purify, purge, expurgate

gape gape in wonder at the sight

gape (v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide synonyms: to gawk, ogle

deploy deploy troops for battle

deploy (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
synonyms: to arrange, station, organize

augment augment your income by working a second job

augment (v.) to make larger, increase
synonyms: to enlarge, supplement, amplify antonyms: to decrease, diminish

ambidextrous marveled at Michael Jordan’s ambidextrous abilities
disappointed by the President’s ambidextrous responses to questions

ambidextrous (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

bereft bereft of friends in his old age

bereft (part., adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
synonyms: deprived; saddened by loss, bereaved antonyms: replete, well provided with

dour a dour and sullen rock star

dour (adj.) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial

fortitude showing great fortitude following the flooding from hurricane Floyd

fortitude (n.) courage in facing difficulties
synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

gibe gibed at him for his musical tastes

gibe (v.) to utter taunting words (n.) an expression of scorn
synonyms: to ridicule, mock, deride, jeer antonyms: a compliment, praise

guise wearing the the guise of Holden Caulfield on Halloween

guise (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
synonyms: a costume, semblance; a pretense

insidious an insidious plot to steal money from the elderly

insidious (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious antonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

intimation gave no intimation of her fondness for hot cars

intimation (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
synonyms: a clue, indication, inkling antonyms: a direct or blunt communication

opulent Bill Gates’ opulent living quarters

opulent (adj.) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
synonyms: rich, lavish; plentiful, abundant antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

pliable three spools of pliable copper wire
pliable friends who can’t think for themselves

pliable (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

reiterate teachers who reiterate important points the day before a test

reiterate (v.) to say again, repeat synonyms: to rehash

stolid a stolid person who never cracks under pressure
a stolid student

stolid (adj.) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic, unresponsive antonyms: emotional, oversensitive; high-strung

tentative a tentative plan to travel to Toledo

tentative (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
synonyms: provisional, inconclusive antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed

unkempt was not hired for the job because of his unkempt appearance

unkempt (adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude synonyms: sloppy, disheveled; disordered; rough antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

verbatim accused of plagiarism because he repeated verbatim

verbatim (adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
antonym: paraphrased

warily warily approach the entrance to the bear’s cave

warily (adv.) cautiously, with great care
synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously

adroit adroit at dribbling the basketball
adroit at doing math complex problems in her head

adroit (adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous, slick antonyms: clumsy, inept all thumbs

amicable an amicable settlement of the argument

amicable (adj.) peaceable, friendly
synonyms: congenial, neighborly, friendly antonyms: hostile, antagonistic

averse averse to hurting the feelings of others

averse (adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
synonyms: disinclined, opposed, loath antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen

belligerent a belligerent answer to an amicable question

belligerent (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious antonyms: conciliatory, placid, peaceful

benevolent a benevolent feeling toward all races and creeds

benevolent (adj.) kindly, charitable
synonyms: kindly, benign, well-meaning antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent

cursory a cursory look at the science notes immediately before the test

cursory (adj.) hasty, not thorough
synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful

duplicity investigated the military officer suspected of duplicity

duplicity (n.) treachery, deceitfulness
synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery

extol extol her heroic acts during the crisis

extol (v.) to praise extravagantly
synonyms: to glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail antonyms: to criticize, belittle, disparage

feasible develop a feasible plan of action

feasible (adj.) possible, able to be done
synonyms: workable, practicable, viable antonyms: unworkable, impractical

grimace a grimace of pain

grimace (n.) a wry face, facial distortion; (v.) to make a wry face
synonyms: a pained expression, facial contortion antonyms: to smile, beam, grin

holocaust a victim of the holocaust

holocaust (n.) a large-scale destruction, especially be fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering synonyms: a conflagration; devastation; annihilation antonyms: a deluge, inundation

impervious a plastic raincoat impervious to moisture
a stolid person impervious to the gibes of belligerent fools

impervious (adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance synonyms: impenetrable, resistant, proof against antonyms: porous, permeable, vulnerable

impetus low grades which gave new impetus to the students to study

impetus (n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus
synonyms: an incentive, stimulus, spur antonyms: a curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint

jeopardy mistakes that put the entire operation in jeopardy

jeopardy (n.) danger synonyms: risk, hazard, peril
antonyms: safety, security

meticulous the meticulous detective

meticulous (adj.) extremely careful; particular about details
synonyms: careful, fastidious, painstaking, fussy antonyms: careless, negligent, sloppy

nostalgia his nostalgia for childhood innocence

nostalgia (n.) a longing for something past; homesickness
synonym: homesickness

quintessence the quintessence of fortitude

quintessence (n.) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example synonyms: a paragon, exemplar

retrogress has retrogressed into the clothing styles of the 1950’s

retrogress (v.) to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
synonyms: to revert, to degenerate, decline antonyms: to advance, evolve, progress

scrutinize scrutinize the notes to guarantee a good grade on the exam

scrutinize (v.) to examine closely
synonyms: to inspect, examine, pore over antonyms: to skim, scan, glance at

tepid a cup of tepid tea a tepid reaction to the 50 page reading assignment

tepid (adj.) lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest synonyms: lukewarm; insipid; half-hearted, wishy-washy antonyms: heated, excited, enthusiastic

adversary a worthy adversary on the court

adversary (n.) an enemy, opponent synonyms: an antagonist, rival, foe
antonyms: a friend, ally, supporter, confederate

alienate bad habits that alienate friends

alienate (v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey synonyms: to separate, drive apart, estrange antonyms: to befriend, attract, captivate; to reconcile

artifice deceived by his artifice

artifice (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; clever trick; clever skill; trickery synonyms: a ruse, stratagem, contrivance

coerce coerce into obedience by a threat of punishment

coerce (v.) to compel, force
synonyms: to pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain antonyms: persuade; cajole

craven criticized by his opponent for his craven policies

craven (adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward
synonyms: fearful, faint hearted, pusillanimous antonyms: brave, courageous, valiant

culinary a fine example of fine culinary art

culinary (adj.) of or related to cooking or to the kitchen
synonyms: related to cooking

delete shorten the report by deleting two paragraphs

delete (v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out
synonyms: to remove, cancel, expunge antonyms: to insert, add, retain, include

demise tolling bells that indicated the demise of the king

demise (n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
synonyms: a death, decease, passing away antonyms: a birth, beginning, commencement

exhilarate exhilarated by the good news

exhilarate (v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
synonyms: to stimulate, excite, gladden antonyms: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit

fallow farmland left fallow for the winter

fallow (adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive
(n.) land left unseeded; (v.) to plow but not seed synonyms: unproductive, inert, dormant antonyms: productive, fertile, prolific

harass harass the teacher with repeated talking

harass (v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
synonyms: to annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer, worry

inclement unaccustomed to the inclement Montana winters

inclement (adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
synonyms: blustery, tempestuous, implacable antonyms: mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil

muse muse on the meaning of life

muse (v.) to think about in a dreamy way
synonyms: to meditate, contemplate, daydream

negligible a negligible loss that we need not worry about

negligible (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded
synonyms: trivial, inconsequential, insignificant antonyms: significant, crucial, momentous

perpetuate perpetuate the customs of our ancestors

perpetuate (v.) to make permanent or long lasting
synonyms: to continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely antonyms: to discontinue, abolish, abandon

precedent set a precedent for others to follow

precedent (n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action synonyms: a guide, tradition, model antonyms: that which follows or comes afterward

punitive led a punitive expedition against the rebels

punitive (adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment
synonyms: penalizing, retaliatory

redress seek redress through the courts

redress (v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury
synonyms: to rectify, correct, mitigate

sojourn a week’s sojourn in Paris

sojourn (n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time
synonyms: a visit, stopover, brief stay

urbane an urbane Bond - James Bond

urbane (adj.) refined in manner or style, suave
synonyms: suave, elegant antonyms: crude, uncouth, boorish

affiliated affiliated with a well-known law firm

affiliated (adj., part.) associated, connected
synonyms: attached, related, joined to antonyms: unconnected, dissociated

ascertain ascertain what the cost will be

ascertain (v.) to find out
synonyms: to discover, determine, establish, find out

attainment a man of high literary attainment

attainment (n.) an accomplishment; the act of achieving
synonyms: an achievement, fulfillment antonyms: a failure, defeat; frustration

bequeath has bequeathed a fortune to his widow

bequeath (v.) to give or pass on an inheritance
synonyms: to hand down, transmit, bestow

cogent a cogent plea for prison reform

cogent (adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
synonyms: persuasive,compelling antonyms: unconvincing, weak, ineffective; irrelevant

converge as the delegates converge on the hall

converge (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together
synonyms: to meet, unite, intersect, merge antonyms: to diverge, separate, go separate ways

disperse order the police to disperse the crowd

disperse (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide
synonyms: to break up, scatter, dispel antonyms: to collect, congregate, assemble, muster

esteem someone we all hold in high esteem

esteem (v.) to regard highly;
(n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgment synonyms: to respect, admire, honor, revere antonyms: disdain, scorn, contempt

expunge ordered the offending remarks expunged from the court record

expunge (v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy
synonyms: to delete, efface, annihilate antonyms: to insert; to mark, imprint, impress

finite a finite number of possibilities

finite (adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time
synonyms: limited, bounded, measurable antonyms: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting

invulnerable an invulnerable fortress

invulnerable (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack synonyms: impregnable, impervious, immune antonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

malevolent told a malevolent lie

malevolent (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will
synonyms: malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant antonyms: kind, benevolent, compassionate

nonchalant walked down the street with a nonchalant air

nonchalant (adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned
synonyms: composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase antonyms: perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed

omniscient a professor who seemed to be omniscient

omniscient (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding synonyms: wise, all-knowing antonyms: ignorant, unknowing

panacea panacea for all our problems

panacea (n.) a remedy for all ills, cure-all; an answer to all problems synonyms: a universal cure; an easy solution

scrupulous describe with scrupulous accuracy

scrupulous (adj.) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled synonyms: painstaking, meticulous, conscientious antonyms: careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest

skulk a burglar skulked in an ally

skulk (v.) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
synonyms: to lurk, slink, prowl

supercilious took a supercilious attitude toward the servants

supercilious (adj.) proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority synonyms: snobbish, patronizing, overbearing antonyms: humble, meek, deferential, servile

uncanny an uncanny skill at playing bridge

uncanny (adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
synonyms: eerie, inexplicable, spooky

venial a venial offense

venial (adj.) easily excused; pardonable
synonyms: excusable, forgivable antonyms: unpardonable, unforgivable, inexcusable

altruistic an altruistic program to help the poor

altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
synonyms: selfless, rising above personal interests antonyms: selfish, self-centered

assent forced to assent to their demands

assent (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
synonyms: to concur, agree, consent, accede antonyms: to disagree, differ, dissent

benefactor became my benefactor in time of need

benefactor (n.) one who does good to others
synonyms: one who helps others; a patron, humanitarian antonyms: a misanthrope; a malefactor

chivalrous praised for this chivalrous act

chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
synonyms: gallant, civil; valiant antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish

clemency show clemency to first offenders

clemency (n.) mercy, humanness; mildness, moderateness
synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

dearth a dearth of able assistants

dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
synonyms: an insufficiency, want, paucity antonyms: a surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance

diffident amused by the diffident suitor

diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
synonyms: timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn antonyms: bold, brash, audacious; self-centered, jaunty

discrepancy a discrepancy between their stories

discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement
synonyms: a disagreement, divergence, inconsistency antonyms: convergence; agreement, consistency

embark embark on the long ocean trip

embark (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
synonyms: to commence, launch, begin; to board

facile a facile writer

facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt synonyms: easy, effortless; assured, poised; specious antonyms: labored, awkward, halting

indomitable admire her indomitable courage

indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding antonyms: yielding, surrendering, submissive

infallible his infallible judgement

infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
synonyms: unerring, certain antonyms: open to error, imperfect

plod plod wearily through the snow

plod (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
synonyms: to lumber, trudge antonyms: to scamper, skip, prance

pungent the pungent odor of onion soup

pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant; caustic; racy antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid

remiss remiss in doing daily chores

remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless
synonyms: negligent, lax, slack antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious

repose a much-needed period of repose

repose (v.) to rest; lie; place;
(n.) relaxation; peace of mind, calmness synonyms: sleep; tranquility; a respite antonyms: exertion; wakefulness; tumult, bustle, ado

temerity have the temerity to answer back

temerity (n.) rashness, boldness
synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness; effrontery antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility

truculent shocked by his truculent disposition

truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic antonyms: gentle, mild; meek, unthreatening

unfeigned the unfeigned emotions of a child

unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
synonyms: genuine, heartfelt antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony

virulent a virulent racist

virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful
synonyms: venomous; noxious, baneful; hateful antonyms: innocuous, harmless; benign

accede accede to your teacher’s reasonable request for silence

accede (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
synonyms: to consent, concur, comply antonyms: to withhold consent, demur, balk at

brandish brandish his cane threateningly

brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion
synonyms: to swing, shake

comprise a book comprised entirely of essays

comprise (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
synonyms: to compose, constitute, encompass antonym: to exclude

deft sew with deft fingers

deft (adj.) skillful, nimble synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient
antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

destitute aid to destitute families

destitute (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished antonyms: rich, wealthy; luxurious, bountiful; full, replete

explicit greatly in need of explicit directions

explicit (adj.) definite, clearly stated
synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous antonyms: vague, ambiguous; implied, implicit

extirpate extirpate all forms of racism

extirpate (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
synonyms: to uproot, eradicate, wipe out antonyms: to implant, sow; to foster, nourish

inopportune arrive at an inopportune time for me

inopportune (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous

ironic an ironic twist of fate

ironic (adj.) suggesting a difference between what might be expected and what actually happens; sarcastic synonyms: incongruous, satiric; wry, tongue-in-cheek antonyms: straightforward

musty a musty smell in the locker room

musty (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
synonyms: stale, hackneyed, antiquated antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling; up-to-date, brand new

officious annoyed by the officious usher

officious (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority synonym: prying, impertinent antonym: reserved, diffident, timid; aloof

ominous an ominous funnel cloud heading toward the apartment

ominous (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous antonyms: auspicious, propitious, promising

pinnacle reach the pinnacle of Mt. Washington

pinnacle (n.) a high peak or point
synonyms: an apex, acme, summit, apogee antonyms: a low point, nadir, perigee

premeditated guilty of premeditated murder

premeditated (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

rampant rampant rumors about a snow day

rampant (adj.) growing without check, running wild
synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant antonyms: controlled, restrained, held in check

solace find solace in sailing on the bay solace the grieving girl

solace (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
synonyms: to soothe, reassure antonyms: to vex, aggravate, upset

stately impressed by the stately ceremony

stately (adj.) dignified, majestic
synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing antonyms: lowly, humble; servile, abject

supple the sapling’s supple branches

supple (adj.) bending easily,; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable antonyms: stiff, rigid; unbending, hidebound

suppress use force to suppress the protesters in Seattle

suppress (v.) to stop by force, put down
synonyms: to subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash antonyms: to provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

venal a venal mayor who accepted bribes

venal (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
synonyms: bribable, corruptible; mercenary antonyms: honest, scrupulous, incorruptible

abhor abhor all forms of violence

abhor (v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
synonyms: to detest, despise, abominate antonyms: to admire, cherish, respect; to relish

amend amend the club’s rules

amend (v.) to change in a formal way; to change for the better
synonyms: to modify; to improve, correct

buffet buffet by high winds

buffet (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; force one’s way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow synonyms: to batter, sock, thump, pummel

chaos the chaos brought on by revolution

chaos (n.) great confusion, disorder
synonyms: anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium antonyms: order, regularity, tranquillity, peace and quiet

commodious a commodious pantry

commodious (adj.) roomy, spacious
synonyms: comfortable, ample, capacious, roomy antonyms: cramped, claustrophobic; insufficient

corrosive angered by his corrosive humor

corrosive (adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
synonyms: caustic, mordant, acidulous; spiteful antonyms: bland, mild, benign, amiable

discern try to discern the truth

discern (v.) to see clearly, recognize
synonyms: to perceive, detect, distinguish antonyms: to overlook, be blind to

extant the oldest extant specimens of primitive art

extant (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
synonyms: surviving, existing, in existence antonyms: extinct, defunct, vanished

implicate implicate everyone present in the plot

implicate (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to
synonyms: to incriminate; entangle antonyms: to absolve, exculpate, let off the hook

inter inter those slain in battle

inter (v.) to bury; to consign to oblivion
synonyms: to bury, commit to the earth antonyms: to unearth, exhume

martinet a stern martinet hated by his troops

martinet (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
synonyms: a taskmaster, slave driver

obviate took steps to obviate the difficulties

obviate (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
synonyms: to preclude, forestall, ward off

renegade scorned by all as a renegade

renegade (n.) one who leave a group; a deserted, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox synonyms: a turncoat, defector, heretic antonyms: a loyalist, patriot, unswerving adherent

reprehensible reprehensible acts

reprehensible (adj.) deserving blame or punishment
synonyms: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable; odious antonyms: blameless, commendable. meritorious

somber painted in dark, somber colors

somber (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
synonyms: melancholy, mournful, dismal, gloomy antonyms: bright, sunny; lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty

squalid forced to live in a squalid tenement

squalid (adj.) filthy, wretched, debased
synonyms: dingy, sordid, foul, vile; abject antonyms: neat and clean, spruce; exalted, lofty

turbulent a turbulent mob of angry protesters

turbulent (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
synonyms: tumultuous, unruly, agitated antonyms: calm, placid, tranquil, still

vociferous vociferous appeals for aid

vociferous (adj.) loud and noisy; compelling attention
synonyms: clamorous, uproarious, blustering antonyms: quiet; soft-spoken; muted, subdued

voluminous bored by those voluminous reports

voluminous (adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length synonyms: bulky, massive; copious, plentiful antonyms: scant, meager; brief, succinct

waive waive their right to the property

waive (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer synonyms: to decline, relinquish, forgo antonyms: to claim, accept; to insist on

animosity the growing animosity among the factions

animosity (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility
synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

apathy greeted my idea with total apathy.

apathy (n.) lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor; concern

apprehensive tried to calm the apprehensive parents.

apprehensive (adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future
synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery antonyms: assured, confident, unworried, certain

commend commend her for her excellent grades.

commend (v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit of the care of. Synonyms: to praise, pat on the back; to entrust

compatible statements not compatible with the facts

compatible (adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic

condolence a condolence call

condolence (n.) an expression of sympathy
synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy

consecrate consecrate the new church

consecrate (v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose synonyms: to devote, dedicate; to sanctify antonyms: to desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor

decrepit unwilling to ride an old decrepit car

decrepit (adj.) old and feeble; worn out, ruined
synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy, hale and hearty

deride deride our accomplishments

ingenuous take advantage of the ingenuous youth

ingenuous (adj.) innocent, simple, frank, sincere
synonyms: naïve, artless, guileless, candid antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

multifarious a busy schedule of multifarious activities

multifarious (adj.). having a great variety; numerous and diverse
synonyms: varied, manifold, heterogeneous antonyms: homogeneous, uniform, unvaried

obsolete get rid of the obsolete machinery

obsolete (adj.) out of date, no longer in use
synonyms: outmoded, antiquated, passe, “old hat” antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new

omnivorous an omnivorous animal

omnivorous (adj.) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes synonyms: all devouring, voracious

parsimonious his parsimonious employer

parsimonious (adj.) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
synonyms: frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, “cheap” antonyms: generous, open-handed

quandary help us out with this quandary

quandary (n.) a state of perplexity or doubt
synonyms: confusion, a dilemma, predicament

recalcitrant threaten to punish the recalcitrant children

recalcitrant (adj.) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
synonyms: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery antonyms: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant

reprisal fear what they will do in reprisal

reprisal (n.) an injury done in return for an injury
synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution

revel revel in the attention

revel (v.) to take great pleasure in; (n.) a wild celebration
synonyms: to relish, savor, bask in; to carouse antonyms: to abhor, loathe

stultify stultify by the oppressive heat

stultify (v.) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on synonyms: to smother, stifle; to neutralize, negate antonyms: to arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate

suave a suave man-about-town

suave (adj.) smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
synonyms: sophisticated, urbane, polished antonyms: unpolished, crude, clumsy, oafish, loutish

allocate allocate funds for the project

allocate (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute synonyms: to assign, allot, apportion

ardent (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned
synonyms: intense, zealous, fervent, avid antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic

assiduous an assiduous student

assiduous (adj). persistent, attentive, diligent
synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

brash a brash young hothead

brash (adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
synonyms: rash, impetuous; brazen, impertinent antonyms: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect

capricious confused by his capricious behavior

capricious (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies
synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering

chastise (v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely synonyms: to discipline, censure, call on the carpet antonyms: to commend, pat on the back; to reward

copious take copious notes

copious (adj). abundant, plentiful; wordy, verbose
synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty; concise

deviate (v.) to stray aside; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) unconventional synonyms: to diverge, veer, swerve antonyms: to conform to, abide by; orthodox

emaciated the starving man’s emaciated body

emaciated (adj., part.) made unnaturally thin
synonyms: gaunt, withered, shriveled, all skin and bones antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent

exult exult in their unexpected victory

exult (v.) to rejoice greatly synonyms: to revel, glory in
antonyms: to mope, sulk; to regret, rue, lament

gnarled the gnarled limbs of the oak tree

gnarled (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy synonyms: misshapen, contorted
antonyms: smooth, unblemished, straight

indemnity demand some indemnity for his losses

indemnity (n.) a payment for damage or loss
synonyms: compensation, restitution, reparation

inkling gave no inkling of how she really felt

inkling (n.) a hint; a vague notion
synonyms: a clue, intimation, suggestion

limpid the limpid waters of a mountain lake

limpid (adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood
synonyms: lucid, intelligible; transparent, clear antonyms: clouded, murky, opaque

omnipotent do not want an omnipotent ruler

omnipotent (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority
synonyms: all-powerful antonyms: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak

palatable find the cafeteria food most palatable

palatable (adj.) agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption synonyms: edible; appetizing, attractive antonyms: inedible; distasteful, disagreeable

poignant a poignant death scene

poignant (adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell synonyms: heartrending, bittersweet, melancholy antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid; funny

rancor feel no rancor at his defeat

rancor felt no rancor at his defeat

rancor (n.) bittersweet resentment or ill-will
synonyms: animosity, enmity, bitterness antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

sophomoric vexed by their sophomoric comments

sophomoric (adj.) immature but overconfident; conceited
synonyms: pretentious; superficial, fatuous antonyms: mature; judicious, sage; knowledgeable

spontaneous the spontaneous reaction of a child

spontaneous (adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance synonyms: unpremeditated, unplanned, impromptu antonyms: planned, contrived, premeditated, rehearsed

Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop Level E Regular 10 English

acquiesce acquiesce to her parents’ request

acquiesce (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
synonyms: comply with, accede, consent, yield antonyms: resist, protest

allure allured by dreams of stardom

allure (v.) to entice, tempt,; to be attractive to (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm synonyms: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement antonyms: (v.) repel, turn off (n.) repellant

askew his face askew when he sneezed

askew (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
synonyms: awry, lopsided, cockeyed antonyms: straight, symmetrical

blithe blithe boys who won the lottery

blithe (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
synonyms: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent antonyms: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

contentious the contentious countries

contentious (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue
synonyms: argumentative, disputatious, combative antonyms: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

covet covet the dress she was wearing

covet (v.) to desire something belonging to another
synonyms: crave, yearn for, hunger for antonyms: disdain, scorn, despise

crestfallen crestfallen after losing the game

crestfallen (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast
synonyms: despondent, disconsolate antonyms: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

disheveled his disheveled hair

disheveled (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
synonyms: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt antonyms: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed

exponent an exponent of constant reading

exponent (n.) none who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised synonyms: defender, champion, interpreter antonyms: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

garrulous the garrulous girls

garrulous (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty
synonyms: talkative, loquacious, long-winded antonyms: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved

insuperable the insuperable Super Bowl winners

insuperable (adj.) incapable of being overcome
synonyms: invincible, insurmountable antonyms: surmountable, conquerable

lamentable the lamentable conditions after Katrina

lamentable (adj.) to be regretted or pitied
synonyms: deplorable, regrettable, distressing antonyms: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

misnomer “Danger” is no misnomer

misnomer (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name
synonyms: misnaming, malapropism

profess professes to be a baseball fan

profess (v.) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
synonyms: assert, declare, proclaim, purport antonyms: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

respite respite from school during vacation

respite (n.) a brief period of relief or rest
synonyms: interval, intermission, lull, breather

retribution (n.) a repayment; a deserved punishment
synonyms: recompense, requital, just desserts

sinuous the sinuous road along the Delaware River

sinuous (adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
synonyms: twisting, convoluted, serpentine, supple antonyms: direct, straight, unbending, stiff, rigid

sonorous the sonorous snoring of the man

sonorous (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
synonyms: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent antonyms: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

vanguard Apple computers, the vanguard of technology

vanguard (n.) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field synonyms: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers antonyms: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

wastrel a wastrel at Bloomingdales

wastrel (n.) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
synonyms: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate antonyms: skinflint, tightwad, miser

Chapter 11 Vocabulary Workshop Level E – Regular 10 English

allude allude to the fight in the hall

allude (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly
synonyms: suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate

clairvoyant visited the clairvoyant sports announcer

clairvoyant (adj.) supernaturally perceptive
(n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer synonyms: (adj.) insightful, discerning, uncanny; (n.) visionary antonyms: (adj.) blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive

conclusive conclusive evidence about the murder

conclusive (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final
synonyms: decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive antonyms: unsettled, provisional, indefinite

disreputable the disreputable street corner

disreputable (adj.) not respectable, not esteemed
synonyms: disgraceful, discreditable, shady antonyms: honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable

endemic the palm trees endemic to Florida

endemic (adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field synonyms: indigenous, restricted to antonyms: alien, foreign, extraneous

exemplary the exemplary I-Search paper which received an “A”

exemplary (adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
synonyms: praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative antonyms: infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable

fathom tried to fathom the math problem

fathom (v.) to understand, get to the bottom; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water synonyms: (v.) grasp, comprehend, figure out, plumb

guile the liar’s guile

guile (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit
synonyms: trickery, duplicity, chicanery antonyms: candor, artlessness, naïveté, plain dealing

integrity the integrity of the boy who never cheated

integrity (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness synonyms: rectitude, probity antonyms: dishonesty, corruption, turpitude

itinerary the itinerary for the class trip to Florida

itinerary (n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
synonyms: schedule, program

misconstrue misconstrue the car dealer’s offer

misconstrue (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
synonyms: misjudge, misinterpret

obnoxious the obnoxious smell of rotting fish

obnoxious (adj.) highly offensive; arousing strong dislike
synonyms: disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious antonyms: agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable

placate placate the fussy baby

placate (v.) to appease, soothe, pacify
synonyms: satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate antonyms: vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy

placid the placid lake

placid (adj.) calm, peaceful
synonyms: undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene antonyms: stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestuous

plagiarism failed the paper because of plagiarism

plagiarism (n.) passing off or using as one’s own the writing (or other materials) of another person synonyms: piracy, theft

potent the potent antibiotic

potent (adj.) powerful; highly effective
synonyms: mighty, forcible, formidable antonyms: weak, inept, feckless, powerless, ineffective

pretext the pretext that she was absent due to illness

pretext (n.) a false reason, deceptive excuse
synonyms: pretense, cover story, rationale, evasion

protrude the tooth that protrudes

protrude (v.) to stick out, thrust forth
synonyms: project, jut out, bulge

stark the stark desert

stark (adj.) harsh, unrelieved, desolate; (adv) utterly
synonyms: (adj.) sheer, downright, grim, bleak; (adv.) absolutely antonyms: (adj.) bright, cheerful, embellished, ornate

superficial the superficial wound on his hand

superficial (adj.) on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow synonyms: skin-deep, insubstantial, cursory, slapdash antonyms: deep, profound, thorough, exhaustive

Vocabulary Workshop Level E – Regular 10 English
Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop Level E – Regular 10 English

abjure Prospero abjures his powers over nature

abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid, shun
synonyms: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from antonyms : affirm, avow, aver, profess

acrid the acrid stench of the fire

acrid (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
synonyms: irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic antonyms: gentle, soothing, mild

august august visages of four of America’s great presidents

august (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
synonyms: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable antonyms: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject

callous accused the mayor of callous indifference

callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling
synonyms: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned antonyms: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted

clandestine clandestine search by the FBI

clandestine (adj.) secret, concealed, underhanded
synonyms: covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy antonyms: open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard

compunction no compunction about his cheating

compunction (n.) remorse, regret
synonyms: scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition antonyms: shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance

conflagration squirting water on the conflagration

conflagration (n.) a large, destructive fire
synonyms: holocaust, wildfire antonyms: deluge, flood

elated elated women on South Street

elated (adj. part.) in high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased
synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink antonyms: depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue

indelible indelible ink stain on the board

indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable
synonyms: lasting, permanent, unforgettable antonyms: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral

indulgent indulgent father bought the spoiled boy a Corvette

indulgent (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others
synonyms: lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal antonyms: strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed

inveterate an inveterate liar

inveterate (adj.) firmly established
synonyms: persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool antonyms: sporadic, intermittent, occasional

irrelevant irrelevant sentences in the essay

irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
synonyms: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point antonyms: pertinent, material, apropos, germane

nocturnal nocturnal animals including raccoons

nocturnal (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
synonyms: nighttime antonyms: daytime, diurnal

platitude the teacher’s platitudes

platitude (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
synonyms: cliché, truism, bromide antonyms: epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot

quell quell the riot

quell (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly
synonyms: suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush antonyms: incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up

quiescent the quiescent, sleeping child

quiescent (adj.) inactive, at rest
synonyms: still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil antonyms: active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile

ruminate ruminate on that for awhile

ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length
synonyms: ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

tacit a tacit understanding with each other

tacit (adj.) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
synonyms: unexpressed, unvoiced, understood, implicit antonyms: explicit, express, specific

tangible tangible progress toward a settlement

tangible (adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete
synonyms: perceptible, actual, evident, palpable antonyms: immaterial, imperceptible, insubstantial

trenchant the trenchant satires of Jonathan Swift

trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut synonyms: penetrating, cutting, telling, acute antonyms: dull, bland, vapid, imperceptive

antipathy has an antipathy for spinach

antipathy (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
synonyms: hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood antonyms: attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy

applicable not applicable to this case

applicable (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
synonyms: appropriate, relevant, fit, apt, apposite antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant

asset the company’s asset

asset (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage
synonyms: a property, possession, holding, endowment antonyms: a drawback, handicap, liability

beset beset with many fears

beset (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in (part.) harassed, troubled synonyms: to assail, harass, badger, pester, torment

compassion felt compassion for the poor

compassion (n.) sympathy for another’s suffering; pity
synonyms: concern, pity, commiseration, empathy antonyms: indifference, callousness, heartlessness

decorum disturb the decorum of the meeting

decorum (noun) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
synonyms: seemliness, good form, propriety antonyms: impropriety, bad form, bad taste

duress confessed under duress

duress (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
synonyms: compulsion, intimidation, coercion

exuberant unable to control their exuberant spirits

exuberant (adj.) high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant synonyms: lively, ebullient, irrepressible; lavish antonyms: depressed, despondent, sulky

facsimile obtain a facsimile of the Constitution

facsimile (n.) an exact copy
synonyms: a replica, duplicate, reproduction, clone antonyms: a variation, modification, permutation

imbibe imbibe knowledge from many sources

imbibe (v.) to drink; to take in, absorb
synonyms: to swallow, gulp, quaff; to assimilate, digest antonyms: to eject, emit, expel, discharge

implacable fighting against an implacable enemy

implacable (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
synonyms: relentless, inexorable, unappeasable antonyms: lenient, indulgent, permissive; flexible

infinitesimal an infinitesimal amount of dust

infinitesimal (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
synonyms: tiny, microscopic, minuscule; unnoticeable antonyms: vast, immense, huge, infinite

innocuous makes innocuous remarks

innocuous (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
synonyms: feeble, impotent; unobjectionable; insipid antonyms: harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent

militate since the present situation militates against the success of the undertaking

militate (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something synonyms: to counter, oppose, work against

patent make a patent error

patent (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted synonyms: evident, plain antonyms: hidden, clandestine

prowess won fame for his military prowess

prowess (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
synonyms: valor, courage, heroism, mastery, proficiency antonyms: cowardice, incompetence, ineptitude

sedate conduct herself in a sedate manner

sedate (adj.) quiet, settled, sober (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
synonyms: unruffled, composed, cool and collected antonyms: loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant; flighty, giddy

stentorian the speaker’s stentorian delivery

stentorian (adj.) extremely loud
synonyms: thundering, booming, deafening, earsplitting antonyms: hushed, inaudible, whispered, mute

stipulate stipulate the terms of employment

stipulate (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement synonyms: to specify, require, contract, provide for

ultimatum present an ultimatum to the enemy

ultimatum (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
synonym: final terms antonyms: persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery

Chapter 14 Vocabulary Workshop Level E Regular 10 English

alacrity firemen responded with alacrity

alacrity (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
synonyms: promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity antonyms: reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy

alleviate an aspirin to alleviate the pain

alleviate (v.) to relieve, make more bearable
synonyms: lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage

antithesis the antithesis of our government

antithesis (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
synonyms: contrary, antipode

appall the assassination appalled the nation

appall (v.) to fill with dismay or horror
synonyms: shock, stun, stupefy, horrify antonyms: please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate

bellicose the bellicose dictator

bellicose (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
synonyms: aggressive, combative, belligerent antonyms: amicable, peaceable, conciliatory, pacific

disparage disparage their efforts

disparage (v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
synonyms: degrade, decry, run down, underrate antonyms: praise, extol, laud, plug

dissonant the sound of dissonant voices

dissonant (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
synonyms: grating, strident, unmelodious, irreconcilable antonyms: harmonious, agreeing, euphonious

droll a droll sense of humor

droll (adj.) amusingly odd
synonyms: comical, humorous, whimsical, zany antonyms: humorless, solemn, dour

edict banished forever by a royal edict

edict (n.) an order issued by someone in authority
synonyms: command, decree, proclamation

elucidate a text hard to elucidate

elucidate (v.) to clarify, explain
synonyms: interpret, expound, explicate antonyms: obscure, becloud, muddy, obfuscate

laud laud the fine performance

laud (v.) to praise synonyms: hail, extol, glorify, exalt
antonyms: criticize, censure, belittle, disparage

loll loll in a hammock under the trees

loll (v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
synonyms: loaf, loiter, sag, dangle

loquacious (adj.) talkative; wordy, fond of talking
synonyms: gossipy, voluble, garrulous, long-winded antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful

magnanimous a magnanimous donation to charity

magnanimous (adj.) generous in forgiving; above small meanness
synonyms: unselfish, charitable, noble, bighearted antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful

mandatory the mandatory assignment due tomorrow

mandatory (adj.) required, obligatory
synonyms: compulsory, requisite, imperative antonyms: optional, voluntary, discretionary

nondescript the nondescript, drab dress

nondescript (adj.) ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
synonyms: plain, unremarkable, unimpressive antonyms: distinctive, remarkable, vivid, prepossessing

phlegmatic as phlegmatic as a sloth

phlegmatic (adj.) slow-moving, sluggish, unemotional
synonyms: lethargic, indolent, torpid, stolid, impassive antonyms: emotional, sensitive, thin-skinned, excitable

rescind rescinded the previous law

rescind (v.) to repeal, cancel
synonyms: withdraw, revoke, retract, annul, abrogate antonyms: affirm, endorse, uphold, ratify

vivacious the vivacious cheerleader

vivacious (adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy
synonyms: spirited, animated, ebullient antonyms: dull, spiritless, listless, indolent, languid

whet whet your curiosity

whet (v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
synonyms: hone, excite, stimulate antonyms: dull, blunt, deaden, stifle, dampen

Unit 15 Vocabulary Workshop Level E Regular 10 English

abrasive abrasive cleansers that leave scratches

abrasive (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) substance used to smooth or polish synonyms (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive antonyms (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily unctuous

acclimate acclimate to the new school

acclimate (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
synonyms: accustom, learn the ropes

chagrin felt chagrin after missing the basket

chagrin (n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration ((v.) to cause such a feeling synonyms: (n.) vexation, mortification; (v,) abash, mortify antonyms: (n.) jubilation, exultation, triumph; (v.) exult, delight

complacent complacent about his grades

complacent (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
synonyms: smug, pleased with oneself antonyms: discontented, chagrined

concur concurred with the manager’s decision

concur (v.) to express agreement, approve
synonyms: agree, assent, ratify, approve antonyms: disagree, differ, part company

defamation sued for defamation

defamation (n.) slander or libel
synonyms: vilification, calumny, mudslinging antonyms: salute, tribute, testimonial, praise

explicate explicate the themes of the novel

explicate (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
synonyms: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out antonyms: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate

fracas a fracas during the hockey game

fracas (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl
synonyms: row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha antonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony

grotesque grotesque pictures on the walls of the house

grotesque (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre
synonyms: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed antonyms: appealing, attractive, comely

pandemonium pandemonium on Fridays on South Street

pandemonium (n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion
synonyms: chaos, tumult, bedlam, three-ring circus antonyms: order, calm, tranquility, peace, repose

raucous heard the loud raucous in the hallway

raucous (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly
synonyms: boisterous, clamorous, strident antonyms: placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral

receptive receptive to new ideas

receptive (adj.) open and responsive to new ideas or suggestions
synonyms: open-minded, tolerant, amenable antonyms: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound

renounce renounce his previous beliefs

renounce (v.) to give up or resign something
synonyms: repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure antonyms: retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver

repress (v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force
synonyms: subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up antonyms: liberate, set loose, provoke, excite

reticent (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved, reluctant
synonyms: taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped antonyms: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded

savory a savory meal in the school cafeteria

savory (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable synonyms: delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant antonyms: distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland

somnolent the somnolent students in the morning

somnolent (adj.) sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep
synonyms: groggy, soporific antonyms: alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating

vehement vehement about despising racism

vehement (adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
synonyms: emphatic, fierce, vigorous, impassioned antonyms: uncommunicative, reticent, taciturn, terse

voluble voluble students who interrupted their peers

voluble (adj.) characterized by a steady flow of words; glib, fluent
synonyms: loquacious, garrulous, long-winded, prolix antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid

zealous zealous about doing vocabulary assignments

zealous (adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
synonyms: ardent, fervent, devout, dogged, gung ho antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid

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