Vocabulary Workshop Level A - Unit 12 - Definitions - Synonyms - Antonyms

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20. valiant

(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness synonyms: brave, bold, gallant, heroic antonyms: timid, cowardly, fainthearted, "chicken"

10. indisputable

(adj.) beyond question or argument, definitely true synonyms: irrefutable, undeniable, incontestable antonyms: questionable, debatable, arguable

4. compact

(adj.) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v.) to squeeze together; (n.) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car synonyms: (adj.) dense; (v.) compress antonyms: (adj.) enormous, humongous, bulky

15. stealthy

(adj.) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded synonyms: sly, furtive

7. frigid

(adj.) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling synonyms: freezing, unresponsive antonyms: hot, balmy, torrid, warm, friendly

17. strident

(adj.) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding synonyms: piercing, grating antonyms: mellow, soothing, musical, honeyed

2. ambiguous

(adj.) not clear; having two or more possible meanings synonyms: uncertain, unclear, equivocal antonyms: obvious, plain, clear, unequivocal

14. scant

(adj.) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount synonyms: inadequate, meager, skimpy, bare antonyms: abundant, plentiful, profuse, excessive

19. titanic

(adj.) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope synonyms: gigantic, huge antonyms: tiny, miniature, diminutive

16. strapping

(adj.) tall, strong, and healthy synonyms: sturdy, husky, brawny, athletic, hefty antonyms: weak, frail, fragile, puny

11. intensive

(adj.) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated synonyms: thoroughgoing, heightened, exhaustive antonyms: relaxed, easygoing, laid-back

9. incalculable

(adj.) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain synonyms: countless, measureless antonyms: measurable, countable, predictable

12. maneuver

(n.) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v.) to perform or carry out such a planned movement synonyms: (n.) move, tactic; (v.) guide, manipulate antonyms:

13. sabotage

(n.) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v.) to take such destructive action synonyms: (v.) vandalize, cripple, subvert, destroy

8. implement

(n.) an instrument, tool; (v.) to put into effect synonyms: (n.) device, utensil; (v.) fulfill, accomplish, achieve, apply carry out

5. confer

(v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor synonyms: deliberate, award, bestow antonyms: withdraw, take away, withhold, deny

18. thrive

(v.) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions synonyms: flourish, blossom, prosper antonyms: wither, fail

1. abduct

(v.) to kidnap, carry off by force synonyms: seize, snatch

6. earmark

(v.) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n.) an identifying mark or feature synonyms: (v.) reserve; (n.) trait, attribute

3. balk

(v.) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n.) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher synonyms: (v.) hesitate, block


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