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Vocab Unit2
Vocabulary Words for Unit 2
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Language - English
6th Grade
11/09/2012

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Term
Adverse
Definition

(adj.)  unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

 

Synonyms: difficult, trying.

 

Antonyms: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial. 

Term
Arid
Definition

(adj.) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull.

 

Synonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative.

 

Antonyms: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush.

Term
Assailant
Definition

(noun)  a person who attacks violently ( with blows or words )

 

Synonyms: assaulter, attacker, mugger.

 

Antonyms: victim, prey, injured party.

Term
Billow
Definition

( noun )  a large wave; ( verb ) to rise, or swell like a wave.

 

Synonyms: (n.) breaker; ( v.) surge, bulge, balloon.

 

Antonyms: (n.) trough; (v.) deflate, collapse.

Term
Confront
Definition

( verb )  to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with.

 

Synonyms: face, encounter.

 

Antonyms: avoid, evade, sidestep.

Term
Constrain
Definition

( verb )  to force, compel; to restrain, hold back.

 

Synonyms: pressure, restrict, confine, limit.

 

Antonyms: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax.

Term
Contemporary
Definition

( adj.)  belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time.

 

Synonyms: ( adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer.

 

Antonyms: ( adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated.

Term
Depict
Definition

( verb )  to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture.

 

Synonyms: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate.

 

Antonyms: NONE!!!!

Term
Disinterested
Definition

( adj.)  fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent.

 

Synonyms: neutral, impartial, unbiased, apathetic.

 

Antonyms: partial, biased, prejudiced.

Term
Encompass
Definition

( verb )  to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class.

 

Synonyms: surround, envelop, comprise.

 

Antonyms: leave out, omit, exclude.

Term
Groundless
Definition

( adj.) without any goodreason or cause, unjustified.

 

Synonyms: baseless, unsupported.

 

Antonyms: well-founded, reasonable, justified.

Term
Hyprocrite
Definition

( noun )  a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person.

 

Synonyms: phony, charlatan, fraud.

 

Antonyms: NONE!!!

Term
Incomprehensible
Definition

( adj.)  impossible to understand.

 

Synonyms: baffling, confusing, bewildering.

 

Antonyms: understandable, clear, plain, intelligible.

Term
Manipulate
Definition

( verb )  to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage.

 

Synonyms: work, maneuver, exploit, infuence.

 

Antonyms: NONE!!!

Term
Maximum
Definition

( noun )  the greatest possible amount or degree; ( adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree.

 

Synonyms: largest, highest, utmost.

 

Antonyms: least, lowest, minimum, smallest.

Term
Mimic
Definition

( noun )  a person who does imitations; ( verb ) to imitate, to make fun of.

 

Synonyms: copycat, impersonator; ( verb ) parrot, impersonate.

 

Antonyms: NONE!!!

Term
Ruffle
Definition

( verb )  to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; ( noun )  a gathered strip of materialused for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat.

 

Synonyms: ( verb ) disturb; ( noun ) frill.

 

Antonyms: ( verb ) smooth out, soothe.

Term
Serene
Definition

( adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand.

 

Synonyms; tranquil, composed, fair, august.

 

Antonyms: agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement.

Term
Sheepish
Definition

( adj.)  embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid.

 

Synonyms: shamefaced, meek.

 

Antonyms: bold, saucy, brazen, confident.

Term
Stamina
Definition

( noun )  the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power.

 

Synonyms: endurance.

 

Antonyms: NONE!!!

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