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Details Title: VOCABULARY WORKSHOP LEVEL E Description: Lesson 6 Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 11/17/2005 18:33:04	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term accede Definition (ak sed') V to yield to; to assume an office or dignity [s] consent, concur, comply, assent [a] demur, balk at Term brandish Definition (bran') V to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion [s] swing, shake Term comprise Definition (kem priz') V to include or contain; to be made up of [s] compose, constitue, encompass [a] exclude Term deft Definition ADJ skillful, nimble [s] dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful [a] clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept Term destitute Definition (des') ADJ deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in [s] wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless [a] rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete Term explicit Definition (ek splis') ADJ definite, clearly stated [s] distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear [a] vague, ambiguous, implied, emplicit Term extirpate Definition (ek') V to tear up by the roots, to destroy totally [s] uproot, irraticate, wipout, excise [a] implant, sew, foster, nourish Term inopportune Definition (in ap er tun') ADJ coming at a bad time, not appropiate [s] illtimed, inconvient, inappropriate, unsuitable [a] timely, convient, felicitous, opportune Term ironic Definition (i ran') ADj suggestign an incongruentity between what might be expected and what actually happens [s] incongruous, setiric, sardonic, wry [a] straight forward, unequivical Term musty Definition (mes') ADJ stale, moldy, out of date [s] hackneyed, antiquated [a] fresh, sweet smelling, up to date, branc new Term officious Definition (e fish') ADJ medling, excessivly forward in offering services [s] meddlesome, prying, inpertitant, intrusive [a] reserved, diffident, timid, aloof Term ominous Definition (am') adj unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen [s] unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous [a] porticious, auspicious, promising Term pinnacle Definition (pin') N a high peak or point [s] apex, acme, summi, apogee [a] nadir, perigee, low point Term premeditated Definition (pre med') ADJ considered beforehand, deliberately planned [s] preplanned, rehearsed, calcualated, prearranged [a] unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu Term rampant Definition (ram') ADJ growing without check, running wild [s] widespread, unrestrained, extravaggant, prevalent [a] controlled, restrained Term solace Definition (sal') N comfort, relief, console {s] soothe, reassure, cheerup [a] vex, aggraviate, upset Term stately Definition ADJ dignified, majestic [s] grand, magnificient, imposing [a] lowly, humble, survile, abject Term supple Definition (sep') ADJ bending easily, with agility, readily adaptable [s] survile, flexible, limber, pliable, pliant [a] stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound Term suppress Definition (se pres') V to stop by force, put down [s] subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, squash, silent [a] provoke, spur, arouse, insight, instigate Term venal Definition (ven') ADJ open to or marked by bribery or corruption [s] dishonest, bribable, corruptable, mercinary [a] honest, incorruptable, scrupulous