Vocabulary #10

Terms in this set (20)

(verb) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity.
Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms: demur

(verb) to wave or flourish in a meaning or vigorous fashion
Synonyms: swing, shake

(verb) to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass
Antonyms: exclude

(adjective) skillful; nimble
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept

(adjective) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in. Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless
Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full

(adjective) definite, clearly stated
Synonym: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

(verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

(adjective) Coming at a bad time; not appropriate
Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, opportune

(adjective) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and
what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic.
Synonyms: satiric, wry Antonyms: straightforward

(adjective) stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms: antiquated
Antonyms: sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand new

(adjective) meddling, excessively forward in offering services o
assuming authority
Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, pertinent, obtrusive Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

(adjective) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms: inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms: auspicious, promising

(noun)a high peak or point
Synonyms: apex, summit
Antonyms: low point

(adjective) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged
Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

(adjective) growing without check, running wild
Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms: controlled, restrained

(noun) comfort, relief (verb) to comfort, console
Synonym: soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset

(adjective) dignified, majestic
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile

(adjective) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable
Synonyms: flexible, pliable, pliant
Antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound

(verb) to stop by force, put down
Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, instigate

(adjective) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

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