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Sadlier Unit 6
Sadlier Unit 6 2nd and 6th Periods
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anonymous | without the name of the person involved synonym:nameless |
| browse | to nibble, graze synonym: skim antonym: pore over |
| dupe | a person easily tricked synonym: fool antonym: disabuse |
| dynamic | active, energetic synonym: vigorous antonym: lazy |
| eradicate | wipe out; to get rid of synonym: wipe out antonym: implant |
| frustrate | to prevent from accomplishing a purpose synonym: thwart antonym: help |
| grim | ferocious; stern synonym: dreadful antonym: mild |
| inimitable | not capable of being copied or imitated synonym: matchless |
| makeshift | a temporary substitute for something else synonym: substitute antonym: permanent |
| marginal | near the edge or margin synonym: borderline antonym: central |
| pending | undecided; waiting to be settled synonym: unsettled antonym: settled |
| prescribe | to order as a rule or course to be followed synonym: recommend |
| preview | something seen in advance synonym: foretaste |
| prominent | standing out as to be easily seen synonym: noticeable antonym: inconspicuous |
| quaint | odd or old fashioned in a pleasing way synonym: picturesque antonym: familiar |
| reluctant | unwilling; holding back synonym: hesitant antonym: willing |
| scrimp | to handle very economically; to supply in a way that is small synonym: economize antonym: splurge |
| snare | to trap; entanglement synonym: pitfall antonym: liberate |
| utmost | greatest; the extreme limit synonym: maximum antonym: least |
| vengeance | punishment in return for an injury or wrong synonym: revenge antonym: forgiveness |