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Vocabulary Workshop Level B (unit 11)
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6th Grade
05/10/2011

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Term
Adequate
Definition

adj. sufficient, enough

Synonyms: satisfactory, sufficing

Antonyms: insufficient

 

Term
Ajar
Definition

adj., adv. partly open

Antonyms: (adj., adv.) closed closed tight, shut, open wide

Term
Dialogue
Definition

n. a conversation between 2 or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion

Synonyms: exchange of ideas

Antonyms: monologue, soliloquy

Term
Emblem
Definition

n. a symbol, sign, token

Synonyms: badge, insignia

Term
Gigantic
Definition

adj. huge, giant, immense

Synonyms: enormous, colossal, mammoth

Antonyms: tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive

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Havoc
Definition

n. very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

Synonyms: devistation, harm, disarray

Antonyms: peace and quiet, calm order

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Hearth
Definition

n. the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family

Synonyms: chimney, corner

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Implore
Definition

v. to beg earnestly for

Synonyms: entreat, beseech, pray

Antonyms: demand forcefully, clamor for

Term
Infamous
Definition

adj. very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

Synonyms: scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous

Antonyms: glorious, splendid, illustrous, praiseworthy

Term
Innumerable
Definition

adj. too many to count, without #

Synonyms: countless, beyond reckoning

Antonyms: countable, few in #

Term
Lax
Definition

adj. not strict, careless, lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed

Synonyms: slack, negligent, remiss

Antonyms: Strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous

Term
Mar
Definition

v. to spoil, damage, injure

Synonyms: scar, disfigure, deface

Antonyms: beautify, embelish, repair

Term
Misdemeanor
Definition

n. a crime or offense that is less serious then a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct

Synonyms: misdeed, petty offense or transgression

Antonyms: felony, serious crime

Term
Mull
Definition

v. to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor w/ spices

Synonyms: consider, reflect on

Term
Narrative
Definition

n. a story, detailed report; adj. havong the quality or the nature of a story

Synonyms: n. tale, chronicle

Term
Overture
Definition

n. an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part

Synonyms: prelude, tender

Antonyms: finale, postlude

Term
Pact
Definition

n. an agreement, treaty

Synonyms: compact, alliance, deal

Term
Stalemate
Definition

n. a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible v. to bring to a stadstill

Synonyms: n. standoff, draw; v. deadlock

Antonyms: n. victory, v. defeat

Term
Vindictive
Definition

adj. bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendancy toward revenge 

Synonyms: vengeful, spiteful, malicious

Antonyms: forgiving, relenting

Term
Wilt
Definition

v. to become limp & drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor

Synonyms: sag, weaken, shrivel up

Antonyms: flourish, bloom, sprout, perk up, revive

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