Vocabulary Words Unit 6

Dynamic

Adjective- active, energetic, forceful. Synonyms: high-powered, bold Antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, sluggish

Utmost

Adjective- greatest, highest, farthest. Noun- the extreme limit. Synonyms: supreme, best Antonyms: least

Marginal

Adjective- in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose. Synonyms: borderline, peripheral Antonyms: central, pivotal, focal

Inimitable

Adjective- not capable of being copied or imitated. Synonyms: matchless, incomparable, unique

Quaint

Adjective- odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made. Synonyms: picturesque, peculiar, strange, curious Antonyms: familiar, commonplace, modern, contemporary

Prominent

Adjective- standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known. Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable Antonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscure

Grim

Adjective- stern, merciless, fierce, savage, cruel. Synonyms: dreadful, frightful Antonyms: mild, merciful, delightful

Anonymous

Adjective- unnamed, without the name of the person involved; unknown; lacking individuality or character. Synonyms: nameless Antonyms: none

Reluctant

Adjective- unwilling, holding back. Synonyms: hesitant, loath, disinclined Antonyms: willing, eager, inclined

Pending

Adjective- waiting to be settled. Preposition- until Synonyms: unsettled, unfinished Antonyms: settled, decided, resolved

Dupe

Noun- a person easily tricked or deceived. Verb- to deceive. Synonyms: mislead, hoodwink, delude Antonyms: undeceive, disabuse

Makeshift

Noun- a temporary substitute for something else. Adjective- crude, flimsy, or temporary. Synonyms: stopgap, improvisation Antonyms: permanent, durable, solid, sturdy

Vengeance

Noun- punishment in return for an injury of a wrong; unusual force or violence. Synonyms: retaliation, reprisal Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon

Preview

Noun- something seen in advance. Verb- to view beforehand. Synonyms: foretaste

Scrimp

Verb- to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a war that is small, short, or scantly. Synonyms: economize Antonyms: splurge

Browse

Verb- to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop. Synonyms: scan, dip into Antonyms: pore over, scrutinize

Prescribe

Verb- to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes. Synonyms: specify, appoint

Frustrate

Verb- to prevent from accomplishing a purpose of fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement. Synonyms: foil, baffle, disappoint Antonyms: help, assist, abet

Eradicate

Verb- to root out, get rid of, destroy completely. Synonyms: uproot, abolish Antonyms: implant, instill, foster, promote

Snare

Verb- to trap, catch. Noun- a trap or enlargement. Synonyms: pitfall, entrap Antonyms: liberate