Vocabulary List 2B

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Vocabulary List 2B

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1. Groundless (adj.)

   • Definition: Without any good reason or cause; unjustified.

   • Synonyms: Baseless, unsupported.

   • Antonyms: Well-founded, reasonable, justified.

2. Hypocrite (n.)

   • Definition: A person who pretends to be what he or she is not, or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person.

   • Synonyms: Phony, charlatan, fraud.

3. Incomprehensible (adj.)

   • Definition: Impossible to understand.

   • Synonyms: Baffling, confusing, bewildering.

   • Antonyms: Understandable, clear, plain, intelligible.

4. Manipulate (v.)

   • Definition: To handle or use skillfully; to manage for personal gain.

   • Synonyms: Work, maneuver, exploit, influence.

5. Maximum (n.)

   • Definition: The greatest possible amount.

   • (adj.) Reaching the greatest possible amount.

   • Synonyms: Largest, highest, utmost.

   • Antonyms: Least, lowest, minimum, smallest.

6. Mimic (n.)

   • Definition: A person who does imitations.

   • (v.) To imitate; to make fun of.

   • Synonyms:

     • (n.) Copycat, impersonator.

     • (v.) Parrot, impersonate.

7. Ruffle (v.)

   • Definition: To wrinkle or make uneven; to annoy or upset; to flip through.

   • (n.) A gathered strip of material used for trimming edges; a ripple.

   • Synonyms:

     • (v.) Disturb.

     • (n.) Frill.

   • Antonyms: (v.) Smooth out, soothe.

8. Serene (adj.)

   • Definition: Peaceful, calm; majestic, grand.

   • Synonyms: Tranquil, composed, fair, august.

   • Antonyms: Agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement.

9. Sheepish (adj.)

   • Definition: Embarrassed; timid.

   • Synonyms: Shamefaced, meek.

   • Antonyms: Bold, saucy, brazen, confident.

10. Stamina (n.)

    • Definition: The strength needed to keep going.

    • Synonyms: Endurance.