English Honors Humphreys

Vocab. Unit VI

accede

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 synonyms: swing, shake

comprise

(v) to include or contain; to be made up of synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass antonyms: exclude

deft

(adj) skillful, numble synonyms: dextrous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

destitute

(adj) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

explicit

(adj) definite, clearly stated synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

extirpate

(v) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

inopportune

(adj) coming at a bad time; not appropriate synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

ironic

(adj) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

musty

(adj) stale, moldy; out-of-date synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

officious

(adj) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

ominous

(adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising

pinnacle

(n) a high peak or point synonyms: apex, acme, summit, apogee antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point

premeditated

(adj) considered beforehand, deliberately planned synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

rampant

(adj) growing without check, running wild synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent antonyms: controlled, restrained

solace

(n) comfort, relief; (v) to comfort, console synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset

stately

(adj) dignified, majestic synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

supple

(adj) bending easily, bending with agility, readily adaptable; servile synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant antonyms: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound

suppress

(v) to stop by force, put down synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

venal

(adj) open to or marked by bribery or corruption synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous