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Mrs. Dunn - Unit 2
Mrs. Dunn - Vocab Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition of available. | ready for use, at hand |
| Synonyms for available. | obtainable, on hand |
| Antonynms for available. | unobtainable, not to be had |
| Definition of cater. | to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service |
| Synonyms for cater. | pamper, indulge, gratify, provide |
| Antonynms for cater. | frustrate, deny, refuse |
| Definition of customary. | usual, expected, routine |
| Synonyms for customary. | regular, normal, traditional |
| Antonynms for customary. | strange, odd, unusual, untraditional |
| Definition for dissuade. | to persuade not to do something |
| Synonyms for dissuade. | discourage, talk out of |
| Antonyms for dissuade. | persuade, talk into |
| Definition for entrepreneur. | a person who starts up and takes on the risk of business |
| Synonyms for entrepreneur. | businessperson, impresario |
| Definition for firebrand. | a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker, an extremely energetic or emotional person |
| Synonyms for firebrand. | hothead, agitator, rabble-rouser |
| Antonyms for firebrand. | peacemaker, pacifier, conciliator |
| Definition for hazard. | risk, peril (n); to expose to danger or harm; to gamble |
| Synonyms for hazard. | danger (n); venture (v) |
| Definition for homicide. | the killing of one person by another |
| Synonyms for homicide. | manslaughter, murder |
| Definition for indifference. | a lack of interest or concern |
| Synonyms for indifference. | apathy, unconcern |
| Antonyms for indifference. | interest, concern, enthusiasm |
| Definition for indignant. | filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| Synonyms for indignant. | offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated |
| Antonyms for indignant. | pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated |
| Definition for indispensable. | absolutely necessary, not to be neglected |
| Synonyms for indispensable. | essential, crucial, vital |
| Antonyms for indispensable. | unnecessary, nonessential |
| Definition for lubricate. | to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use |
| Synonyms for lubricate. | oil, grease |
| Definition for mutual. | shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more |
| Synonyms for mutual. | two-sided, joint, shared, reciprocal |
| Antonyms for mutual. | one-sided, unilateral |
| Definition for pelt. | to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry |
| Synonyms for pelt. | bombard, shower, pepper |
| Definition for plague. | an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths (n); a widespread evil (n); to annoy or bother (v) |
| Synonyms for plague. | epidemic, pestilence (n); pester, vex (v) |
| Antonyms for plague. | boon, blessing |
| Definition for poised. | balanced, suspended; calm, controlled, ready for action |
| Synonyms for poised. | collected, self-confident, ready |
| Antonyms for poised. | nervous, tense |
| Definition for regime. | a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule |
| Synonyms for regime. | administration, rule |
| Definition for retard. | to make slow, delay, hold back |
| Synonyms for retard. | slow down, restrain, impede |
| Antonyms for retard. | hasten, speed up |
| Definition for transparent. | allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected |
| Synonyms for transparent. | clear, translucent, obvious |
| Antonyms for transparent. | frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct |
| Definition for unscathed. | wholly unharmed, not injured |
| Synonyms for unscathed. | unhurt, sound, intact, unimpaired |
| Antonyms for unscathed. | injured, damaged, harmed, hurt |
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