Vocabulary Workshop Level E, Unit 6-10,

copious

(adj) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty, concise

palatable

(adj) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption synonyms: edible, appetizing, attractive antonyms: inedible, distasteful, disagreeable

spontaneous

(adj) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance synonyms: unpremeditated, unplanned, impromptu antonyms: premeditated, planned, contrived

limpid

(adj) clear, transparent; readily understood synonyms: lucid, intelligible antonyms: murky, opaque

poignant

(adj) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell synonyms: heartrending, melancholy antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid, funny

sophomoric

(adj) immature and overconfident; conceited synonyms: pretentious, superficial, fatuous antonyms: mature, judicious, knowledgeable

gnarled

(adj) knotted, twisted, lumpy synonyms: knotty, misshapen, contorted antonyms: smooth, unblemished, straight

assiduous

(adj) persistent, attentive, diligent synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

brash

(adj) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent synonyms: rash, impetuous, brazen antonyms: prudent, wary, circumspect

capricious

(adj) subject to whims or passing fancies synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial antonyms: constant, steady, unwavering

ardent

(adj) very enthusiastic, impassioned synonyms: intense, fervent, avid antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic

omnipotent

(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority synonym: all-powerful antonyms: powerless, impotent, weak

supple

(adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Have you ever read Robert Frost's famous poem about swinging on the __________ branches of a birch tree? Syn.: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Ant.: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound

blithe

(adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned S: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent A: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

inopportune

(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most __________ time imaginable? Syn.: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Ant.: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

somber

(adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

explicit

(adj.) definite, clearly stated The more _________ your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find our way to the campsite. Syn.: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Ant.: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

destitute

(adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutely __________. Syn.: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Ant.: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

reprehensible

(adj.) deserving blame or punishment

stately

(adj.) dignified, majestic The __________ procession slowly wound its way from the palace to the cathedral. Syn.: grand, magnificent, imposing Ant.: lowly, humble, servile, abject

crestfallen

(adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast S: despondent, disconsolate A: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

turbulent

(adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

corrosive

(adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic

squalid

(adj.) filthy, wretched, debased

sonorous

(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style S: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent A: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

garrulous

(adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty S: talkative, loquacious A: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic

rampant

(adj.) growing without check, running wild All kinds of odd rumors run _________ during a political campaign. Syn.: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Ant.: controlled, restrained

insuperable

(adj.) incapable of being overcome S: invincible, insurmountable A: surmountable, conquerable

vociferous

(adj.) loud and noisy; compelling attention

officious

(adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too _________ when helping customers. Syn.: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Ant.: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

voluminous

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

venal

(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption The presence of even one __________ official may jeopardize the integrity of an entire organization. Syn.: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Ant.: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous

contentious

(adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue S: argumentative, disputatious, combative A: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

commodious

(adj.) roomy, spacious

disheveled

(adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder S: untidy, disarranged, tousled A: tidy, well-groomed

deft

(adj.) skillful, nimble The __________ fingers of Spanish nuns produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen. Syn.: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Ant.: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

musty

(adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have an unpleasantly __________ smell about them. Syn.: hackneyed, antiquated Ant.: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

extant

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

ironic

(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic The short stories of O. Henry are famous for their __________ endings. Syn.: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Ant.: straightforward, unequivocal

lamentable

(adj.) to be regretted or pitied S: deplorable, regrettable, distressing A: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

ominous

(adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen The __________ sound of distant thunder warned us of the storm's approach. Syn.: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Ant.: propitious, auspicious, promising

sinuous

(adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible S: twisting, convoluted, supple A: direct, unbending, stiff, rigid

askew

(adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly S: awry, lopsided, cockeyed A: straight, symmetrical

premeditated

(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion; others are quite __________. Syn.: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged Ant.: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

emaciated

(adj., part.) unnaturally thin synonyms: withered, shriveled antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent

omnivorous

(adjective) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes Syn: all-devouring, voracious

apprehensive

(adjective) fearful or anxious, especially about the future Syn: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery Ant: unworried, assured, confident, certain

multifarious

(adjective) having great variety; numerous and diverse Syn:varied, manifold, heterogeneous Ant: unvaried, uniform, homogeneous

ingenuous

(adjective) innocent, simple; frank, sincere Syn: naive, artless, guileless, candid Ant: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated

decrepit

(adjective) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined Syn: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated Ant: vigorous, robust, sturdy

obsolete

(adjective) out-of-date, no longer in use Syn: outmoded, antiquated, passe, old hat Ant: current, up-to-date, brand-new

suave

(adjective) smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses Syn: sophisticated, urbane, polished Ant: crude, clumsy, unpolished, oafish, loutish

parsimonious

(adjective) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small Syn: Frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, cheap Ant: generous, openhanded

recalcitrant

(adjective) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority Syn: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery Ant: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant

compatible

(adjective)able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system Syn: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded Ant: mismatch, incongruous, antagonistic

martinet

(n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

chaos

(n.) great confusion, disorder

renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

pinnacle

(noun) a high peak or point Some pop musicians reach the __________ of their careers comparatively early in life. Syn.: apex, acme, summit, apogee Ant.: nadir, perigee, low point

inkling

(noun) a hint; a vague notion synonyms: clue, intimation, suggestion

apathy

(noun) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest Syn: indifference, disinterest, detachment Ant: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concer

indemnity

(noun) a payment for damage or loss synonym: compensation, reparation

respite

(noun) a period of relief or rest S: interval, intermission, lull, breather

retribution

(noun) a repayment; a deserved punishment S: recompense, requital, just deserts

quandary

(noun) a state of perplexity or doubt Syn: confusion, dilemma, predicament

wastrel

(noun) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing S: loafer, idler, profligate A: skinflint, tightwad

condolence

(noun) an expression of sympathy Syn: commiseration, solace, sympathy

reprisal

(noun) an injury done in return for injury Syn: retaliation, revenge, retribution

misnomer

(noun) an unsuitable or misleading name S: misnaming, malapropism

rancor

(noun) bitter resentment or ill-will synonyms: animosity, enmity, bitterness antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity

solace

(noun) comfort, relief; (verb) to comfort, console Many world leaders seek __________ from the cares of state in the pages of great literature. I could find no way to __________ my deeply troubled conscience. Syn.: (verb) soothe, reassure, cheer up Ant.: (verb) vex, aggravate, upset

exponent

(noun) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised S: defender, champion, interpreter A: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

animosity

(noun) strong dislike; bitter hostility Syn: enmity, rancor, antipathy Ant: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

vanguard

(noun) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field S: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers A: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

obviate

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

inter

(v.) to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion

amend

(v.) to change in a formal way; to change for the better

waive

(v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer

implicate

(v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to

abhor

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

discern

(v.) to see clearly, recognize

buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

acquiesce

(verb) to accept without protest; to agree or submit S: comply with, accede, consent, yield A: resist, protest

profess

(verb) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend S: assert, proclaim, purport A: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

covet

(verb) to desire something belonging to another S: crave, yearn for, hunger for A: disdain, scorn, despise

allure

(verb) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (noun) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm S: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement A: (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent

comprise

(verb) to include or contain; to be made up of Classical symphonies usually __________ three or four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character. Syn.: compose, constitute, encompass Ant.: exclude

chastise

(verb) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely S: discipline, censure A: commend, reward

stultify

(verb) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on Syn: smother, stifle, neutralize, negate Ant: arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate

consecrate

(verb) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose Syn: devote, dedicate, sanctify Ant: desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor

commend

(verb) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of Syn: applaud, entrust Ant: abhor, loathe

exult

(verb) to rejoice greatly synonyms: revel, glory antonyms: mope, sulk, regret, rue, lament

deride

(verb) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt Syn: mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at Ant: praise, extol, acclaim, applaud

allocate

(verb) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute synonyms: assign, allot, distribute

suppress

(verb) to stop by force, put down Totalitarian governments usually take strong measures to __________ free speech. Syn.: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Ant.: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

revel

(verb) to take great pleasure in (noun) a wild celebration Syn: (v.) to relish, savor, bask in, carouse Ant: (v.) abhor, loathe

extirpate

(verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally We must do everything we can to __________ racism from American society. Syn.: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Ant.: implant, sow, foster, nourish

deviate

(verb) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (noun) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional synonyms: (verb) diverge, veer, swerve antonyms: (verb) conform to, abide by; (adj.) orthodox

brandish

(verb) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion I __________ my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail an empty cab. Syn.: swing, shake

accede

(verb) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Management was not willing to __________ to labor's initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike. Syn.: consent, concur, comply, assent Ant.: demur, balk at

recalcitrant

After setting bail several times in the past 2 months, the judge refused to have mercy on the _____________________________ teenage delinquent.

multifarious

Comprised as it was of many ingenious steps and requiring the skills of many accomplices, the _______________________________ attempt to steal the jewels was quite successful.

stultifying

The _______________________ effects of alcohol and drugs is a major issue when dealing with car accidents.

parsimony

The scrooge was known for his __________________________, as well as his dislike of children, merrymaking, and pleasure in general.

Derided

_________________________________ by his fellow classmates, for having no real direction and dropping out of college, Mark Zuckerberg proved everyone wrong and became quite a rich man.