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Unit 2 Vocabulary
unit 2 vocab
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6th Grade
10/14/2010

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Term
Available
Definition
Adjective.
Ready for use, at hand
Synonyms: obtainable, on hand
Antonyms: unobtainable, not to be had
Term
Cater
Definition
Verb.
To satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service
Term
Customary
Definition
Adjective.
Usual, expected, routine
Synonyms: Regular, normal, tradition
Antonyms: Strange, odd, unusual, untraditional
Term
Dissuade
Definition
Verb.
To persuade not to do something
Synonyms: Discourage, talk out of
Antonyms: Persuade, talk into
Term
Entrepreneur
Definition
Noun.
A person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
Synonyms: Businessperson, impresario
Term
Entrepreneur
Definition
Noun.
A person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
Synonyms: Businessperson, impresario
Term
Firebrand
Definition
Noun.
A piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
Synonyms: hothead, agitator, rabble-rouser
Antonyms: Peacemaker, pacifier, conciliator
Term
Hazard
Definition
Noun.
A risk, peril
Synonyms: Danger

Verb.
To expose to danger or harm; to gamble
Synonyms: Venture
Term
Homicide
Definition
Noun.
The killing of one person by another
Synonyms: Man slaughter, murder
Term
Indifference
Definition
Noun.
A lack of interest or concern
Synonyms: Apathy, unconcern
Antonyms: Interest, concern, enthusiasm
Term
Indignant
Definition
Adjective.
Filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean
Synonyms: Offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated
Antonyms: Pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated
Term
Indispensable
Definition
Adjective.
Absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
Synonyms: Essential, crucial, vital
Antonyms: Unnecessary, nonessential
Term
Lubricate
Definition
Verb.
To apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use
Synonyms: Oil, grease
Term
Mutual
Definition
Adjective.
Shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
Synonyms: Two-sided, joint, shared, reciprocal
Antonyms: One-sided, unilateral
Term
Pelt
Definition
Verb.
To throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry
Synonyms: Bombard, shower, pepper
Term
Plague
Definition
Noun.
An easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil
Synonyms: Epidemic, pestilence

Verb.
To annoy or bother
Synonyms: Pester, vex
Term
Poised
Definition
Adjective, part.
Balanced, suspended; calm, controlled,. ready for action
Synonyms: Collected, self-confident, ready
Antonyms: Nervous, tense
Term
Regime
Definition
Noun.
A government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
Synonyms: Administration, rule
Term
Retard
Definition
Verb.
To slow, delay, hold back
Synonyms: Slow down, restrain, impede
Antonyms: Hasten, speed up
Term
Transparent
Definition
Adjective.
Allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seem through or detected
Synonyms: Clear, traslucent, obvious
Antonyms: Frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct
Term
Unscathed
Definition
Adjective.
Wholly unharmed, not injured
Synonyms: Unhurt, sound, intact, unimpaired
Antonyms: Injured, damaged, harmed, hurt
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