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Vocab Unit 1 F Chan.
To help with my vocab test :s
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define ADMONISH | (verb) To indicate duties or obligations to. |
| Find an an antonym for ADMONISH | Praise/approve |
| Find a synonym for ADMONISH | Chide/scold |
| Define BREACH | (noun) an infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard. |
| Find an antonym for BREACH | Upholding/obeying |
| Find a synonym for BREACH | Violation |
| Define BRIGAND | One who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band. (ex. Robin Hood) |
| Find an antonym for BRIGAND | Police |
| Find a synonym for BRIGAND | Thief/robber |
| Define CIRCUMSPECT | (Adj.) Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences. |
| Find an antonym for CIRCUMSPECT | Inattentive |
| Define COMMANDEER | (verb) Take possession of (something) without authority. |
| Find an antonym for COMMANDEER | give |
| Find a synonym for COMMANDEER | arrogate |
| Define CUMBERSOME | (Adj.)Slow moving |
| Find an antonym for CUMBERSOME | Light/manageable |
| Find a synonym for CUMBERSOME | Heavy/awkward |
| Define DEADLOCK | (Noun) a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons |
| Find an antonym for DEADLOCK | agreement |
| Find a synonym for DEADLOCK | Stalemate/checkmate |
| Define DEBRIS | (Noun) the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| Find an antonym for DEBRIS | clean |
| Find a synonym for DEBRIS | garbage |
| Define DIFFUSE | (Verb) to make less harmful or potent |
| Find an antonym for DIFFUSE | Strengthen |
| Find a synonym for DIFFUSE | Weaken |
| Define DILEMMA | (Noun) an argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternative against an opponent (problem, lol) |
| Find an antonym for DILEMMA | Solution |
| Find a synonym for DILEMMA | Puzzle |
| Define EFFACE | (Verb) to eliminate or make indistinct as if by wearing away a surface |
| Find an antonym for EFFACE | restore |
| Find a synonym for EFFACE | erase |
| Define MUDDLE | (Verb) to make turbid or muddy |
| Find an antonym for MUDDLE | clean |
| Find a synonym for MUDDLE | dirty |
| Define OPINIONATED | (Adj.) adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions |
| Find an antonym for OPINIONATED | Open-minded |
| Find a synonym for OPINIONATED | adamant |
| Define PERENNIAL | (Adj.) Present at all seasons of the year |
| Find an antonym for PERENNIAL | Changing |
| Find a synonym for PERENNIAL | Deathless |
| Define PREDISPOSE | (Verb) To make (someone) inclined to something in advance |
| Find an antonym for PREDISPOSE | dissuade |
| Find a synonym for PREDISPOSE | affect |
| Define RELINQUISH | (Verb) to withdraw or retreat from |
| Find an antonym for RELINQUISH | keep |
| Find a synonym for RELINQUISH | abandon |
| Define SALVAGE | (Verb) to rescue or save especially from wreckage or ruin |
| Find an antonym for SALVAGE | harm |
| Find a synonym for SALVAGE | save |
| Define SPASMODIC | (Adj.) Occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts |
| Find an antonym for SPASMODIC | Steady |
| Find a synonym for SPASMODIC | Shaky |
| Define SPURIOUS | (Adj.)Not being what it purports to be; false or fake |
| Find an antonym for SPURIOUS | Legitimate |
| Find a synonym for SPURIOUS | Fake/False |
| Define UNBRIDLED | (Adj.) Unrestrained |
| Find an antonym for UNBRIDLED | Restrained |
| Find a synonym for UNBRIDLED | Loose |