Vocabulary Level E

Vocabulary Level E Unit Six

Accede – to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms – consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms – demur, balk at

Brandish – to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms – swing, shake

Comprise – to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms – compose, constitute, encompass Antonyms - exclude

Deft – skillful, nimble Synonyms – dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms – clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

Destitute – deprived of the necessities or life; lacking in Synonyms – wanting, devoid, penniless Antonyms – rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

Explicit – definite, clearly stated Synonyms – distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms – vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

Extirpate – to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally Synonyms – uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Antonyms – implant, sow, foster, nourish

Inopportune – coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms – ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms – timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

Ironic – suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms – incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms – straightforward, unequivocal

Musty – stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms – hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms – sweet-smelling, up to date, brand-new

Officious – meddling; excessively forward in offering service or assuming authority Synonyms – meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Antonyms – reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

Ominous – unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms – unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms – propitious, auspicious, promising

Pinnacle – high peak or point Synonyms – apex, acme, summit, apogee Antonyms – nadir, perigee, low point

Premeditated – considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms – preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged Antonyms – unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

Rampant – growing without check, running wild Synonyms – widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Antonyms – controlled, restrained

Solace – comfort, relief; to comfort, console Synonyms – soothe, reassure, cheer up Antonyms – vex, aggravated, upset

Stately - dignified, majestic Synonyms – grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms – lowly, humble, servile, abject

Supple – bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Synonyms – flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Antonyms – rigid, unbending, hidebound

Suppress – to stop by force, put down Synonyms – subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms – provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

Venal – open or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms – dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms – honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

Vocabulary Level E