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Vocabulary Workshop
Unit 2 words 12-3-2011
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the word adverse mean? | (adj) unfavorable, negative |
| What are some synonyms for adverse? | difficult, trying |
| What are some antonyms for adverse? | favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial |
| What does the word arid mean? | (adj) extemely dry |
| What are some synonyms for arid? | waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative |
| What are some antonyms for arid? | waterlogged, snoggy, fertile, lush |
| What does the word assailant mean? | (n) a person who attacks voilently |
| What are some synonyms for assailant? | assaulter, attacker, mugger |
| What are some antonyms for assailant? | victim, prey, injured party |
| What does the word billow mean? | (n) a large wave (v) to rise or swell like a wave |
| What are some synonyms for billow? | (n) breaker (v) surge, bulge, balloon |
| What are some antonyms for billow? | (n) trough (v) deflate, collapse |
| What does the word confront mean? | (v) to meet face-to-face |
| What are some synonyms for confront? | face, encounter |
| What are some antonyms for confront? | avoid, evade, sidestep |
| What does the word constrain? | to force, compel |
| What are some synonyms for constrain? | pressure, restrict, confine, limit |
| What are some antonyms for constrain? | loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax |
| What does the word contemporary mean? | belonging in the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time |
| What are some synonyms for contemporary? | modern, current, peer |
| What are some antonyms for the contemporary? | ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated |
| What does the word depict mean? | to represent or show in the form of a picture |
| What are some of synonyms for depict? | sketch, draw, picture, illustrate |
| What does the word disinterested mean? | fair-minded, free of selfish moves |
| What are some synonyms for disinterested? | neutral, impartial, unbaised, apathetic |
| What are some antonyms for disinterested? | partial, biased, prejudiced |
| What does the word encompass mean? | to encircle |
| What are some synonyms for encompass? | surround, enveloped, comprise |
| What are some antonyms for encompass? | leave out, omit, exclude |
| What does the word groundless mean? | without any goodreason or cause |
| What are some synonyms for groundless? | baseless, unsupported |
| What are some antonyms for groundless? | well-founded, reasonable, justified |
| What does the word hypocrite mean? | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or she really is |
| What are some synonyms for hypocrite? | phony, charlatan, fraud |
| What does the word incomprehensible mean? | impossible to understand |
| What are some synonyms for incomprehensible? | baffling, confusing, bewildering |
| What are some antonyms for incomprehensible? | understandable, clear, plain, intelligible |
| What does the word manipulate mean? | to handle or use skillfully |
| What are some synonyms for manipulate? | work, maneuver, exploit, influence |
| What does the word mimic mean? | a person who does imitations; to imitate |
| What are some synonyms for mimic? | copycat, impersonator; parrot, impersonate |
| What does the word ruffle mean? | to wrinkle, make uneven (n) a gathering strip of material used for trimming edges |
| What are some synonyms for ruffle? | disturb; frill |
| What are some antonyms for ruffle? | smooth out, soothe |
| What does the word serene mean? | peaceful, calm |
| What are some synonyms for serene? | tranquil, composed, fair, august |
| What are some antonyms for serene? | agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement |
| What does the word sheepish mean? | embarrassed |
| What are some synonyms for sheepish? | shamefaced, meek |
| What are some antonyms for sheepish? | bold, saucy, brazen, confident |
| What does the word stamina mean? | the stength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain |
| What are some synonyms for stamina? | endurance |
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