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Unit 2
Vocabulary Unit 2
| Vocabulary Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| adverse | (adj.) unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile Synonyms: difficult, trying Antonyms: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial |
| arid | (adj.) extremely, dry; uninteresting, dull Synonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative Antonyms: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush |
| assailant | (n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words) Synonyms: assaulter, mugger Antonyms: victim, prey |
| billow | (n.) a large wave; (v.) to rise or swell like a wave Synonyms: (n.) breaker; (v.) surge, bulge, balloon Antonyms: (n.) trough; (v,) deflate, collapse |
| confront | (v.) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with Synonyms: face, encounter Antonyms: avoid, evade, sidestep |
| constrain | (v.) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back Synonyms: pressure, confine, limit Antonyms: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax |
| contemporary | (adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time Synonyms: (adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer Antonyms: (adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated |
| depict | (v.) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture Synonyms: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate |
| disinterested | (adj.) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent Synonyms: impartial, unbiased, apathetic Antonyms: partial, biased, prejudiced |
| encompass | (v.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class Synonyms: surround, envelop, comprise Antonyms: leave out, omit, exclude |
| groundless | (adj.) without any good reason or cause, unjustified Synonyms: baseless, unsupported Antonyms: well-founded, reasonable, justified |
| hypocrite | (n.) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person Synonyms: phony, charlatan, fraud |
| incomprehensible | (adj.) impossible to understand c: baffling, confusing, bewildering Antonyms: understandable, plain, intelligible |
| manipulate | (v.) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage Synonyms: work, maneuver, exploit, influence |
| maximum | (n.) the greatest possible amount or degree; (adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree Synonyms: highest, utmost Antonyms: least, lowest, minimum, smallest |
| mimic | (n.) a person who does imitations; (v.) to imitate; to make fun of Synonyms: copycat, impersonator; (v.) parrot, impersonate |
| ruffle | (v.) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; (n.) material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat Synonyms: (v.) disturb; (n.) frill Antonyms: (v.) smooth out, soothe |
| serene | (adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand Synonyms: composed, fair, august Antonyms: agitated, troubled, inclement |
| sheepish | (adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid Synonyms: shamefaced, meek Antonyms: bold, saucy, brazen |
| stamina | (n.) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power Synonyms: endurance |
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