Vocabulary Workshop, Level Blue ~ Unit 7A

barrier

(n.) something that blocks the way; an obstacle

SYNONYMS: an obstruction, fence, wall, blockade, safeguard

ANTONYMS: an opening, passage

calculate

(v.) to find out by using mathematics or reasoning; to reckon, estimate

SYN: to gauge, figure, determine, judge

compose

(v.) to be or make up the parts of, form; to create or write; to calm or quiet one's mind

SYN: to produce, invent; to still, settle

ANT: to annoy, disturb

deputy

(n.) one chosen to help or take the place of another or to act in that person's absence

SYN: an assistant, aide, substitute

rejoice

(v.) to feel joy or great delight; to make joyful

SYN: to celebrate, cheer

ANT: to grieve, mourn

jolt

(v.) to shake up roughly; to move along in a jerky or bumpy fashion

(n.) a sudden bump or jerk; a shock or surprise

SYN: (v.) to jar, rattle, hit; (v.) a lurch, bounce