Vocab Unit 11

reek

Definition: 1.) an unpleasant smell, 2.) to give off unpleasant smells Part of Speech: 1.) noun, 2.) verb Synonyms: a stench; to stink, smell Antonyms: a perfume, fragrance, bouquet

recoil

Definition: 1.) to spring back, shrink, 2.) the act of springing back Part of Speech: 1.) verb, 2.) noun Synonyms: 1.) to shrink, flinch, retreat, 2.) a kickback Antonyms: to advance, proceed, gain ground

statute

Definition: a law Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: a rule, ordinance, enactment Antonyms: chaos, freedom, disorder

depreciation

Definition: a lessening in value; a belittling Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: a cheapening, lowering, devaluation Antonyms: an increase, appreciation, enhancement

rivulet

Definition: a small stream Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: a brook, creek, rill Antonyms: ocean, sea, bay

staccato

Definition: detached or disconnected in sound or style Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: abrupt, disconnected, disjointed Antonyms: continuous, flowing, unbroken

concise

Definition: expressing much in few words Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: brief, succinct, terse, pithy, to the point Antonyms: wordy, verbose, long-winded, prolix

enlightened

Definition: free from ignorance and false ideas; possessing sound understanding Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: knowing, informed, aware, cultivated Antonyms: unknowing, uninformed, unaware, uncultivated

proponent

Definition: one who puts forward a proposal; one who supports a cause or belief Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: a supporter, advocate, exponent Antonyms: an opponent, critic, foe

brevity

Definition: shortness Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: conciseness, terseness, pithiness Antonyms: verbosity, long-windedness, prolixity

demure

Definition: sober or serious in manner, modest Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: shy, diffident, sedate; seemly, decorous Antonyms: bold, forward, assertive, immodest

comport

Definition: to conduct or bear oneself, behave; to be in agreement Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to deport oneself; to agree, concur Antonyms: misbehave, disobey, bad-mannered

garble

Definition: to distort in such a way as to make unintelligible Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to jumble, scramble, confuse, misrepresent Antonyms: to clarify, elucidate

deteriorate

Definition: to lower in quality or value; to wear away Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to worsen, decline, degenerate; to debase Antonyms: to improve, fix up, enhance

recoup

Definition: to make up for, regain Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to recover, retrieve Antonyms: to lose, default, forfeit, kiss goodbye

forestall

Definition: to prevent by acting first Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to hinder, thwart, preclude, ward off Antonyms: happen, occur, transpire

quaver

Definition: to shake, tremble Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to quiver, vibrate, shiver, quake, palpitate Antonyms: be still, nonmoving, unmoving

squander

Definition: to spend foolishly, waste Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to misspend, dissipate Antonyms: to save, economize, hoard, squirrel away

divulge

Definition: to tell, reveal; to make public Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: to disclose, impart, spill the beans, "leak" Antonyms: to hide, conceal, cover p, keep under wraps

relentless

Definition: unyielding, harsh, without pity Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: stern, merciless; persistent, unremitting Antonyms: merciful; accomodating, indulgent