Vocabulary Workshop Level E Unit 5-8 FOR DOWNEY FINAL

Altruistic

(adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Synonyms: selfless

Antonyms: selfish, self-centered

Assent

(v.) to express agreement

(n.) agreement

Synonyms: (v.) concur, consent, accede

Antonyms: (v.) disagree, differ, dissent

Benefactor

(n.) one who does good to others

Synonyms: patron, humanitarian

Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor

Clemency

(n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness

Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

Diffident

(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn

Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty

Discrepancy

(n.) a difference; a lack of agreement

Synonyms: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency

Antonyms: agreement, convergence, consistency

Embark

(v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board

Infallible

(adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable

Synonyms: unerring, certain

Antonyms: imperfect

Remiss

(adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack

Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious

Temerity

(n.) rashness, boldness

Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery

Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility

accede

(v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity

Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent

Antonyms: demur, balk at

brandish

(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

Synonyms: swing, shake

comprise

(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of

Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass

Antonyms: exclude

deft

(adj.) skillful, nimble

Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

explicit

(adj.) definite, clearly stated

Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

ironic

(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; sarcastic

Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

officious

(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering service

Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

premeditated

(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned

Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged

Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

solace

(n.) comfort, relief

(v.) to comfort, console

Synonyms: (v.) soothe, reassure, cheer up

Antonyms: (v.) vex, aggravate, upset

stately

(adj.) dignified, majestic

Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing

Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

abhor

(v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

Synonyms: detest, despise, abominate

Antonyms: admire, cherish, respect, relish

chaos

(n.) great confusion, disorder

Synonyms: anarchy, turmoil

Antonyms: order, regularity, tranquility

discern

(v.) to see clearly, recognize

Synonyms: perceive, detect, distinguish

Antonyms: overlook

extant

(adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost

Synonyms: surviving, in existence

Antonyms: extinct, vanished

obviate

(v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

Synonyms: preclude, forestall, ward off

renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw;

(adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

Synonyms: (n.) turncoat, heretic

Antonyms: (n.) loyalist, patriot

reprehensible

(adj.) deserving blame or punishment

Synonyms: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious

Antonyms: commendable, blameless, meritorious

squalid

(adj.) filthy, wretched, debased

Synonyms: dingy, sordid, foul, vile, abject

Antonyms: neat, spruce, exalted, lofty

turbulent

(adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

Synonyms: tumultuous, unruly, agitated

Antonyms: calm, placid, tranquil, still

voluminous

(adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length

Synonyms: bulky, massive, plentiful

Antonyms: scant, meager

animosity

(n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility

Synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy

Antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

apathy

(n.) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

Synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment

Antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern

apprehensive

(adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future

Synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery

Antonyms: unworried, assured, confident, certain

commend

(v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of

Synonyms: applaud, entrust

Antonyms: abhor, loathe

decrepit

(adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

Synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety

Antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy

deride

(v.) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt

Synonyms: mock, scorn, disparage

Antonyms: praise, extol, acclaim, applaud

ingenuous

(adj.) innocent, simple; frank, sincere

Synonyms: naive, artless, guileless, candid

Antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

obsolete

(adj.) out-of-date, no longer in use

Synonyms: outmoded, passé, old hat

Antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new

revel

(v.) to take great pleasure in

(n.) a wild celebration

Synonyms: (v.) relish, savor, bask in, carouse

Antonyms: (v.) abhor, loathe

stultify

(v.) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on

Synonyms: smother, stifle, neutralize, negate

Antonyms: arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate