Vocabulary Level E

Unit Six

Accede – to yield to; to assume an office or dignitySynonyms – consent, concur, comply, assentAntonyms – demur, balk at

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

Comprise – to include or contain; to be made up ofSynonyms – compose, constitute, encompassAntonyms - exclude

Deft – skillful, nimbleSynonyms – dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterfulAntonyms – clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

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

Explicit – definite, clearly statedSynonyms – distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clearAntonyms – vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

Extirpate – to tear up by the roots; to destroy totallySynonyms – uproot, eradicate, wipe out, exciseAntonyms – implant, sow, foster, nourish

Inopportune – coming at a bad time; not appropriateSynonyms – ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitableAntonyms – 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, wryAntonyms – straightforward, unequivocal

Musty – stale, moldy; out-of-dateSynonyms – hackneyed, antiquatedAntonyms – sweet-smelling, up to date, brand-new

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

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

Pinnacle – high peak or pointSynonyms – apex, acme, summit, apogeeAntonyms – nadir, perigee, low point

Premeditated – considered beforehand, deliberately plannedSynonyms – preplanned, rehearsed, prearrangedAntonyms – unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

Rampant – growing without check, running wildSynonyms – widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalentAntonyms – controlled, restrained

Solace – comfort, relief; to comfort, consoleSynonyms – soothe, reassure, cheer upAntonyms – vex, aggravated, upset

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

Supple – bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servileSynonyms – flexible, limber, pliable, pliantAntonyms – rigid, unbending, hidebound

Suppress – to stop by force, put downSynonyms – subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silenceAntonyms – provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

Venal – open or marked by bribery or corruptionSynonyms – dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenaryAntonyms – honest, incorruptible, scrupulous