Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Vocab List 1
Acknowledge- drastic
Acknowledge
• Verb• To admit or confess; to notice or recognize
• Antonyms: to deny, reject, overlook
Alternative
• Noun• A choice or substituteAdj. different
• Antonyms: – Noun: compulsion or obligation– Adj.: mandatory
Anecdote
• Noun• An entertaining short story about an event
• No antonym
Appropriate
• Adjective• Proper; suitable to the situation
• Antonyms: inappropriate
Avert
• Verb• To prevent; avoid
• Antonyms: to confront or address, face
Candid
• adjective• Very honest; truthful
• Antonyms: dishonest, untruthful
Compel
• Verb• To force
• Antonyms: to discourage, to block, to delay
Comply
• Verb• To do as commanded or asked
• Antonyms: to resist, to rebel
Concise
• Adjective• Saying much in a few clear words; brief
• Antonyms: wordy, verbose
Drastic
• Adjective• Extreme; harsh or intense
• Antonym: mild, benign, harmless