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Unit 11 B5

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1.abduct (v)to kidnap,carry off by force S:seize,snatch I was abducted by aliens.
2.ambiguous (adj)not clear;having two or more possible meanings S:vague,uncertain,unclear,equivocal A:obvious,plain,clear,unequivocal I gave him some ambiguous questions.
3.balk (v)to stop short and refuse to go on:to refuse abruptly;to prevent from happening;(n)(in baseball)an illegal motion made by a pitcher S:(v)resist,hesitate,block
4.compact (adj)closely and firmly packed together;small;(v)to squeeze together:(n)an agreement between parties;a small case containing a mirror and face powder;a small car S:(adj)dense;(v)compress A:(adj)oversize,enormous,humongous,bulky I compacted the garbage.
5.confer (v)to consult,talk over,exchange opinions;to present as a gift,favor,or honor S:deliberate,award,bestow A:withdraw,take away,withhold,deny I will confer with you on Monday.
6.earmark (v)to set aside for a special purpose;to mark an animal's ear for identification;(n)an identifying mark or feature S:(v)reserve;(n)trait,attribute There was a earmark on the pig's butt.
7.frigid (adj)extremely cold;lacking in warmth or feeling S:freezing,unresponsive A:hot,balmy,torrid,warm,friendly I endured frigid temperatures.
8.implement (n)an instrument,tool;(v)to put into effect S:(n)device,utensil;(v)fulfill,accomplish,achieve,apply,carry out
9.incalculable (adj)too great to be counted;unpredictable,uncertain S:countless,measureless A:measurable,countable,predictable The number of bananas in the world is incalculable.
6.earmark (adj)beyond question or argument,definitely true S:irrefutable,undeniable,incontestable,inarguable A:questionable,debatable,arguable That theory is indisputable.
11.intensive (adj)thorough,deep;showing great effort;concentrated S:thoroughgoing,heightened,exhaustive A:relaxed,easygoing,laid back She went to intensive care after a crash.
12.maneuver (n)a planned movement;a skillful plan;a scheme;(v)to perform or carry out such a planned movement S:(n)move,tactic;(v)guide,manipulate Bob maneuvered the car skillfully.
13.sabotage (v)to consult,talk over,exchange opinions;to present as a gift,favor,or honor S:deliberate,award,bestow A:withdraw,take away,withhold,deny I will confer with you on Monday.
14.scant (v)to set aside for a special purpose;to mark an animal's ear for identification;(n)an identifying mark or feature S:(v)reserve;(n)trait,attribute There was a earmark on the pig's butt.
15.stealthy (adj)done in a way so as not to be seen or observed;sneaky,underhanded S:sly,furtive A:open,direct,aboveboard,forthright The lion moved through the grass stealthy.
16.strapping (adj)tall,strong,and healthy S:sturdy,husky,brawny,athletic,hefty A:weak,frail,fragile,delicate,puny He is a strapping young man.
17.strident (adj)harsh,shrill;unpleasant sounding S:piercing,grating A:mellow,soothing,musical,honeyed The guard talked in a strident voice.
18.thrive (v)to grow vigorously;to grow in wealth and possessions S:flourish,blossom,prosper A:wither,die,fade,fail The plant thrived in its environment.
19.titanic (adj)of enormous size,strength,power,or scope S:gigantic,huge,mighty,immense A:tiny,miniature,diminutive,pint-size The ship called the titanic sunk.
20.valiant (adj)possessing or acting with bravery or boldness S:brave bold,courageous,gallant,heroic A:timid,cowardly,fainthearted,"chicken" Superman is one of the incalculable valiants.
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