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.