Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 1-6
Vengeance
(n.) Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence.
Preview
(n.) Something seen in advance; (v.) to view beforehand.
buffoon
(n.) a clown; a coarse, stupid person
alliance
(n.) a joining together for some common purpose
anecdote
(n.) a short account of an incident in someone's life
iota
(n.) a very small part or quantity
counterfeit
(n.) an imitation designed to deceive; (adj.) not genuine, fake; (v.) to make an illegal copy
uncertainty
(n.) doubt, the state of being unsure
fugitive
(n.) one who flees or runs away; (adj.) fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp
brood
(noun) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; (verb) to think over in a worried, unhappy way
drone
(noun) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (verb) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
oration
(noun) a public speech for a formal occasion
ingredient
(noun) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
luster
(noun) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
Interrogate
(v) to ask questions, examine by questioning.
Germinate
(v) to begin to grow, come into being.
Disrupt
(v) to break up, disturb.
Trickle
(v) to flow or fall by drops or in small streams; (n) a small irregular quantity of anything.
Alight
(v) to get down from, step down from, to come down from the air, land (adj) lighted up.
Recompense
(v) to pay back; to give a reward; (n) a payment for loss, service, or injury.
Renovate
(v) to repair, restore to good condition, make new again.
Hurtle
(v) to rush violently, dash headlong; to fling or hurl forcefully.
Isinuate
(v) to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly.
Scrimp
(v.) To handle very economically or slightly; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty.
Browse
(v.) To nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop.
Prescribe
(v.) To order as a rule or course to be followed; order for medical purpose.
Frustrate
(v.) To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement.
Eradicate
(v.) To root out, get rid of, destroy completely.
Snare
(v.) To trap, catch; (n.) a trap or entanglement.
maul
(v.) to beat or knock about, handle roughly; mangle; (n.) a heavy hammer
entreat
(v.) to beg, implore, ask earnestly
consolidate
(v.) to combine, unite;to make solid or firm
dishearten
(v.) to discourage
wince
(v.) to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; (n.) the act of drawing back in this way
inflict
(v.) to give or cause something unpleasant, impose
mortify
(v.) to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering
tamper
(v.) to interfere with; to meddle rashly or foolishly with; to handle in a secret and improper way
procure
(v.) to obtain through special effort; to bring about
bewilder
(v.) to puzzle completely, confuse
dominate
(v.) to rule over by strength or power, control; to tower over command due to height
scurry
(v.) to run quickly, scamper, hurry
seethe
(verb) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
singe
(verb) to burn slightly; (noun) a burn at the ends or edges
loom
(verb) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (noun) a machine for weaving
goad
(verb) to drive or urge on; (noun) something used to drive or urge on
verify
(verb) to extablish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
indulge
(verb) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
yearn
(verb) to have a strong and earnest desire
culminate
(verb) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
regime
a government in power; a period of rule
indifference
a lack of interest or concern
entrepreneur
a person who starts up and takes the risk of running a business
indispensable
absolutely nessecary, not to be neglected
transparent
allowing light to pass through
plague
an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths
firebrand
an extremely energetic or emotional person
poised
calm, controlled; ready for action
indignant
filled with anger or resentment over something unjust, unworthy, or mean
homicide
manslaughter, murder
available
ready for use, at hand
hazard
risk, peril
mutual
shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
lubricate
to apply oil or grease
retard
to make slow
dissuade
to persuade not to do something
cater
to supply foods and service
pelt
to throw a stream of things
customary
usual, expected
unscathed
wholly unharmed, not injured
Inimitable
(Adj.) Not capable of being copied or imitated.
Vicious
(adj) evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme.
Adjacent
(adj) near, next to, adjoining.
Trivial
(adj) not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace.
Barren
(adj) not productive, bare.
Humdrum
(adj) ordinary, dull, routine, without variation.
Sullen
(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish.
Interminable
(adj)endless, so long as to seem endless.
Dynamic
(adj.) Active, energetic, forceful.
Utmost
(adj.) Greatest, highest, farthest; (n.) the extreme limit.
Marginal
(adj.) In, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose.
Quaint
(adj.) Odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made.
Prominent
(adj.) Standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known.
Grim
(adj.) Stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel.
Anonymous
(adj.) Unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or character.
Reluctant
(adj.) Unwilling, holding back.
Pending
(adj.) Waiting to be settled; (prep.) until.
literate
(adj.) able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
controversial
(adj.) arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement
fallible
(adj.) capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate
void
(adj.) completely empty; having no legal force or effect; (n.) empty or unfilled spacel (v.) to cancel or nullify
peevish
(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
malignant
(adj.) deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
wayward
(adj.) disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious
inflammable
(adj.) easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused
docile
(adj.) easily taught, led, or managed; obedient
spirited
(adj.) full of life and vigor; courageous
animated
(adj.) full of life, alive; (part.) moved to action
virtual
(adj.) having a certain force or effect in fact but not in name; so close as to be equivalent to the real thing
orthodox
(adj.) in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things
substantial
(adj.) large, important; major, significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material
ultimate
(adj.) last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental
fickle
(adj.) liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent
miscellaneous
(adj.) mixed, of different kinds
fruitless
(adj.) not producing the desired results, unsuccessful
unique
(adj.) one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
potential
(adj.) possible, able to happen; (n.) something that can develop or become a reality
rural
(adj.) relating to farm areas and life in the country
radiant
(adj.) shining, bright; giving forth light or energy
tactful
(adj.) skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite
sodden
(adj.) soaked with liquid or moisture, expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
hostile
(adj.) unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive
upright
(adj.) vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position
grimy
(adj.) very dirty, covered with dirt or soot
downright
(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
Résumé
(n) a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.
Truce
(n) a pause in fighting, temporary peace.
Dynasty
(n) a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time.
Foretaste
(n) an advance indication, sample, or warning
Dupe
(n.) A person easily tricked or deceived; (v.) to deceive.
Makeshift
(n.) A temporary substitute for something else; (adj.) crude, flimsy, or temporary.