Vocab Unit 6 All images from Google Accede

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 corporation’s unrealistic demands.

Brandish (VERB) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: display, come on strong Antonyms: guard, cover Voldemort brandished his wand at Harry Potter during their epic battle.

Comprise (VERB) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: encompass, form Antonyms: abandon, destroy Little girls are known to be comprised of sugar, spice, and everything nice.

Deft (Adj. ) skillful, nimble Synonyms: proficient, quick Antonyms: clumsy, awkward Jack Shephard from Lost is an extremely deft spinal surgeon.

Destitute (ADJ. ) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: bankrupt, devoid Antonyms: rich, luxurious Jenny misguidedly considered herself destitute because she could not afford the new Chanel dress.

Explicit (ADJ. ) definite, clearly stated Synonyms: accurate, exact Antonyms: careless, false Teachers 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, create Odysseus loses his crew and ship after Zeus extirpates them both.

Inopportune (ADJ. ) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: troublesome, unfavorable Antonyms: appropriate, timely Lily 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, satiric Antonym: 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 ) stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms: airless, dank Antonyms: clean, young Troy did not like the smell of the musty old attic at his grandmother’s house.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, intrusive Antonyms: modest, timid The 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, base The 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, accidental The 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, controlled Teachers 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, disharmony After a bad date, Shelia found solace in a carton of ice cream.

Stately (Adj. ) dignified, majestic Synonyms: grandiose, grand Antonyms: common, ordinary Marc was surprised that the stately manor was up for sale.

Supple (ADJ. ) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable Synonyms: flexible, elastic Antonyms: stiff, unyielding Jane 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, permit After 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, honest Batman openly fought against a venal police department in Gotham City.