Sadlier Level E unit 6 synonyms

accede

(verb) consent, concur, comply, assent

brandish

(verb) swing, shake

comprise

(verb) compose, constitute, encompass

deft

(adj.) dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

destitute

(adj.) wanting, devoid, penniless

explicit

(adj.) distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

extirpate

(verb) uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise

inopportune

(adj.) ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable

ironic

(adj.) incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

musty

(adj) hackneyed, antiquated

officious

(adj) meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

ominous

(adj) unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous

pinnacle

(noun) apex, acme, summit, apogee

premeditated

(adj., part) preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged

rampant

(adj) widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent

solace

(verb) soothe, reassure, cheer up

stately

(adj.) grand, magnificent, imposing

supple

(adj.) flexible, limber, pliable, pliant

suppress

(verb) subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence

venal

(adj) dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary