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capter 6 a

chapter 6 a

vocab worddefinitionsynonymsantonyms
accede to yield to; to assume an office ordignity consent,concur,comply,assent demur,balk at
brandish to wave or flourish in menacing or vigorous fashion swing,shake (blank)
comprise to include or contain;to be made up of compose,constitute,encompass exclude
deft skillfull,nimble dexterous,adroit,proficient,clever,masterful clumsy,awkard,bungling,inept
destitute deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in wanting,devoid,impoverished,penniless rich,wealthy,luxurious,bontiful,full,replete
destitude lacking in devoid,impoverished,penniless bountiful,full,replete
explicit define, clearly stated distinct,fortnright,unambiguous vague,ambiguous,implied,implict
extirpate to tear up by the roots unroot,eradicate,excise sow, foster,implant
inopportune not appropriate; coming at a BAD time ill timed; inconvenient, inappropriate; unsuitable timely; convenient, felicitous; opportune
ironic suggests a incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens- sarcastic incongruous, satric; sardonic; wry straightforward unequivocal
musty stale, moldy out of date hackneyed; antiquated fresh; sweet smelling; up to date; brand new
officious meddling;exessively forward in offering services or assuming authority meddlesome,prying,impertinent,obtrusive reserved,diffident,timid,aloof
ominous unfavorable,threatening, of bad omen unpopitious,inauspicious,portentous propitious,portentous
pinnacle a high peak or point apex,acme,summit,apogee nadir,low point
premeditated considered beforehand,deliberately planned preplanned,rehearsed,calculated,prearranged umplanned,spontaneous,impromptu
rampant growing without check, runing wild widespread,unrestrained,extravagant,prevalent controlled,restrained
solace comfort,relief;to comfort, console soothe,reassure,cheer up vex,aggravate,upset
stately dignified,majestic grand,magnificent,imposing lowly,humble,servile,abject
supple bending easily;bending with agility;readily adaptable;servile flexible,limber,pliable,pliant stiff,regid,unbending,hidebound
suppress to stop by force, put down subdue,crush,stifle,sqelch,quash,silence provoke,spur,arouse,incite,instigate
venal open to or marked by bribery or corruption dishonest,bribable,corruptible,mercenary honest,incorruptible,scrupulous
 

 



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