Unit 2 Words 1 20 6 th Grade Thank you Mrs Kind adverse adj unfavorable negative working against hostile Synonyms difficult trying Some people suffer an adverse reaction if they eat ID: 167601
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Vocabulary Unit 2Words 1 – 206th Grade
Thank you Mrs. Kind!Slide2
adverse(adj.) unfavorable, negative; working against, hostileSynonyms: difficult, tryingSome people suffer an adverse reaction if they eat peanut butter or anything with peanuts.Slide3
arid(adj.) extremely dry; uninteresting, dullSynonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative Although California leads the nation in farming, crops won’t grow in its most arid regions.Slide4
assailant(n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)Synonyms: assaulter, attacker, mugger The jogger was injured by an unknown assailant who left him immobile on the side of the road.Slide5
billow(n.) a large waveSynonym: breaker(v.) to rise or swell like a waveSynonym: surge, bulge, balloon Fans cheered enthusiastically when they saw their team’s flags billow over the stadium.Slide6
confront(v.) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; comes to grips withSynonym: face, encounter In court, defendants can confront their accusers in a controlled setting.Slide7
constrain(v.) to force, compel, to restrain, hold backSynonyms: pressure, restrict, confine, limit You can’t constrain me against my will.Slide8
contemporary(adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneselfSynonyms: present-day, modern, current(n.) a person of the same timeSynonyms: peer His novel used a contemporary style but had a historical setting.
Rather than ask parents for help, teens often turn to a
contemporary
for advice.Slide9
depict(v.) to portray; to represent or show in a form of a pictureSynonym: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate The painter chose to depict a plain prairie landscape using bold colors and shadows.Slide10
disinterested(adj.) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferentSynonyms: neutral, impartial, unbiased, apathetic A judge must remain disinterested in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision.Slide11
encompass(v.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or classSynonyms: surround, envelop, comprise Oceans encompass about three-fourths of the surface of our planet.Slide12
groundless(adj.) without any good reason or cause, unjustifiedSynonyms: baseless, unsupported Joe’s groundless fear of hurting himself during exercise has left him weak and out of shape.Slide13
hypocrite(n.) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced personSynonyms: phony, charlatan, fraud The speaker who said one thing but did something else entirely was regarded as a hypocrite.Slide14
incomprehensible(adj.) impossible to understandSynonyms: baffling, confusing, bewildering Our school’s intercom system is so old that this morning’s announcements were almost incomprehensible.Slide15
manipulate(v.) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantageSynonyms: work, maneuver, exploit, influenceScientist should not manipulate data.Slide16
maximum(n.) the greatest possible amount or degree(adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degreeSynonyms: largest, highest, utmostThe postage scale can weigh a maximum of only five pounds.Slide17
mimic(n.) a person who does imitationsSynonym: copycat, impersonator (v.) to imitate; to make fun ofSynonym: parrot, impersonateThe comedy troupe has many talented members, but it still needs to hire a good mimic.Slide18
ruffle(v.) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset, to flip through(n.) a gathered strip of material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeatSynonyms: (v.) disturb (n.) frillTry not to let wisecracks ruffle your feelings.My favorite pillow is soft and fluffy to the touch and has a velvet ruffle.Slide19
serene(adj..) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grandSynonyms: tranquil, composed, fair, august How does she manage to stay so serene in the face of such chaos.Slide20
sheepish(adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timidSynonyms: shamefaced, meekHis sheepish grin made the crowds cheer all the more for his unlikely victory.Slide21
stamina(n.) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying powerSynonym: enduranceMarathon runners need a great deal of stamina.