The detective received an anonymous tip that helped to narrow the search for the thief SYNnameless ANTnone Unnamed unknown without the name of the person involved browse Verb I like to ID: 789072
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Unit 6
March
Slide2Anonymous
Adjective
The detective received an
anonymous tip that helped to narrow the search for the thief. SYN-namelessANT-none
Unnamed, unknown, without the name of the person involved
Slide3browse
Verb
I like to
BROWSE through a book before deciding to buy it.SYN-scanANT-scrutinizeTo nibble, to graze, to read
casually
;
to
window shop
Slide4Dupe
Noun and verb
He played the DUPE in one of Shakespeare’s comedies.
The villain in the play tried to DUPE the hero out of his money.SYN: mislead, deludeANT: undeceiveA person easily tricked or deceived; to deceive
Slide5dynamic
ADJECTIVE
The social network was looking to hire a creative person with a
DYNAMIC personality.. SYN-high-powered, boldANT-lazy, sluggishActive, energetic, forceful
Slide6Eradicate
Verb
The team of doctors and researchers worked tirelessly to
ERADICATE the disease.SYN-Uproot, abolishANT-instill, foster, promoteTo root out, to get rid of, Destroy completely
Slide7frustrate
VERB
Nothing could
FRUSTRATE our plans to storm the fort. SYN-baffle, disappointANT- help, assistTo prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
Slide8GRIM
Adjective
Millions of poor people face the
GRIM prospect of hunger.SYN-dreadful, frightfulANT-mild, delightfulStern, merciless, fierce, cruel, savage
Slide9inimitable
ADJECTIVE
The young performer stole the show with her
INIMITABLE charm. SYN-matchless, incomparable, uniqueANT-noneNot capable of being copied or imitated
Slide10Makeshift
Noun / adjective
The boards and cinder blocks are only a
MakesHIFT until the bookcase arrives.That army cot serves as a MAKESHIFT bed for guests.SYN-stopgapANT-permanent, solid, sturdyA temporary substitute for something elseCrude, flimsy, or temporary
Slide11Marginal
Adjective
During times of economic hardship, many people have only a MARGINAL standard of living.
SYN- borderline, peripheralANT-central, focalIn, at or near the edge or margin, only barely good. Large or important enough for the purpose
Slide12Pending
ADJECTIVE
Curiosity about the
PENDING trial builds with each day.SYN-unsettled, unfinishedANT-settled, decided, resolvedWaiting to be settled
Slide13prescribe
Verb
The doctor was quick to
PRESCRIBE complete bed rest.SYN-specify, appointANT-noneTo order as a rule to be followed; to order for medical purposes.
Slide14Preview
NOUN / VERB
The critics saw a PREVIEW of the new movie.
The teacher decided to PREVIEW the video before showing it to the class.SYN-foretasteANT-noneSomething seen in advanceTo view beforehand
Slide15Prominent
Adjective
Some famous authors are
PROMINENT figures in society. SYN-noticeableANT-unnoticeable, inconspicuousStanding out as so to be easily seen, important
Slide16Quaint
Adjective
My parents stayed at a
QUAINT old inn in Vermont.SYN-curious, picturesqueANT-familiar, modern, comtermporaryOdd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever; skillfully made
Slide17reluctant
Adjective
Adjective
The attorney called the RELUCTANT witness to the stand.SYN-hesitant, disinclinedANT-Willing, eager, inclinedUnwilling, holding back
Slide18Scrimp
Verb
When the factory closed and the other work was scarce, many people were forced to
SCRIMP.SYN-economizeANT-splurgeTo handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small or short
Slide19snare
Verb / noun
To trap, catch
A trap or entanglementThey set a trap to SNARE the rodents that were getting into the garden.The unsuspecting spy was caught in a SNARE sent by the other side.SYN-pitfallANT - liberate
Slide20utmost
Adjective
/ NounGreatest, highest, furthestThe extreme limitThe voters had the UTMOST regard for her ability as a leader. SYN-supreme, bestANT-least
Slide21vengeance
Noun
Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence
History is filled with examples of violent rulers taking VENGEANCE on their enemies.SYN-retaliationANT-forgiveness, pardon