Vocab Unit 6 All images from Google Accede VERB to yield to to assume an office or dignity Synonyms accept allow Antonyms decline deny The union workers have no plans to accede to the large ID: 771111
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Vocab Unit 6 All images from Google
Accede (VERB) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms: accept, allow Antonyms: decline, denyThe union workers have no plans to accede to the large corporation’s unrealistic demands.
Brandish (VERB) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: display, come on strong Antonyms: guard, coverVoldemort brandished his wand at Harry Potter during their epic battle.
Comprise (VERB) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: encompass, formAntonyms: abandon, destroyLittle girls are known to be comprised of sugar, spice, and everything nice.
Deft (Adj.) skillful , nimble Synonyms: proficient, quick Antonyms: clumsy, awkwardJack Shephard from Lost is an extremely deft spinal surgeon.
Destitute (ADJ.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: bankrupt, devoid Antonyms: rich, luxuriousJenny misguidedly considered herself destitute because she could not afford the new Chanel dress.
Explicit (ADJ.) definite , clearly stated Synonyms: accurate, exactAntonyms: careless, falseTeachers always put explicit directions on the board for each assignment.
Extirpate (VERB) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally Synonyms: abolish, annihilate Antonyms: add, createOdysseus loses his crew and ship after Zeus extirpates them both.
Inopportune (ADJ.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: troublesome, unfavorable Antonyms: appropriate, timelyLily found her best friend’s wedding inopportune because it took place during the same time as Georgia’s football game.
Ironic (Adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms: arrogant, mocking, satiricAntonym: sincere Alanis Moressette’s hit song Ironic listed examples of bad luck instead of irony, thus making the song ironic .
Musty (ADJ.) stale , moldy; out-of-date Synonyms: airless, dank Antonyms: clean, youngTroy did not like the smell of the musty old attic at his grandmother’s house.
Officious (ADJ.) Meddling ; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority Synonyms: busy, intrusiveAntonyms: modest, timidThe sales woman was officious to customers, making many of them leave without purchasing anything .
Ominous (ADJ.) unfavorable , threatening, of bad omen Synonyms: gloomy, dismal Antonyms: bright, cheerful The Jaws theme song is one of the most ominous songs ever played in a movie.
Pinnacle (Noun) a high peak or point Synonyms: greatest, max Antonyms: bottom, baseThe day John got a corner office with a view, he knew that this was the pinnacle of his career.
Premeditated (ADJ.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms: calculated, studied Antonyms: unintentional, accidentalThe criminals were put on trial for a charge of murder one or premeditated murder.
Rampant (ADJ.) growing without check, running wild Synonyms: excessive, growing Antonyms: gentle, controlledTeachers will always be confused on why some students think they can run rampant throughout the school hallways.
Solace (Noun and Verb) (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console Synonyms: condolence, alleviation Antonyms: discord, disharmonyAfter a bad date, Shelia found solace in a carton of ice cream.
Stately (Adj.) dignified , majestic Synonyms: grandiose, grand Antonyms: common, ordinaryMarc was surprised that the stately manor was up for sale.
Supple (ADJ.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable Synonyms: flexible, elastic Antonyms: stiff, unyieldingJane tried to swing from the supple branches of a tree, but she fell instead.
Suppress (Verb) to stop by force, put down Synonyms: conceal, cut off Antonyms: allow, permitAfter she got married, Lillian knew she had to suppress her undying love for Ian Somerhalder.
Venal (ADJ.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms: dishonest, unethical Antonyms: good, honestBatman openly fought against a venal police department in Gotham City.