English Honors Humphreys

Vocab. Unit VI

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(adj) stale, moldy; out-of-date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