Unit 11 Vocabulary, Synonyms, & Antonyms

Gigantic

(adj.) huge, giant, immense Synonyms: enormous, immense, colossal, giant (#8) Antonyms: tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive (#1)

Adequate

(adj.) sufficient, enough Synonyms: sufficient, enough, satisfactory (#13) Antonyms: insufficient, not enough, too little (#3)

Pact

(n.) an agreement, treaty Synonyms: a treaty, compact, alliance; a deal (#10) Antonyms: (*NO ANTONYMS*)

Hearth

(n.) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family Synonyms: a fireplace; a chimney corner (#2) Antonyms: (*NO ANTONYMS*)

Vindictive

(adj.) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge Synonyms: vengeful, spiteful, malicious (#1) Antonyms: forgiving, relenting (#6)

Lax

(adj.) not strict, careless; lacking discipline, not tensed, relaxed Synonyms: slack, careless, negligent, remiss (#12) Antonyms: strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous (#2)

Ajar

(adj.) partly open Synonyms: partly open (#17) Antonyms: closed tight, shut; open wide (#4)

Innumerable

(adj.) to many to count, without number Synonyms: countless, beyond reckoning (#15) Antonyms: countable; few in number (#5)

Infamous

(adj.) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful Synonyms: scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous (#18) Antonyms: glorious, splendid, illustrious; praiseworthy (#9)

Dialouge

(n.) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion Synonyms: a conversation, discussion, exchange of ideas (#11) Antonyms: a monologue, soliloquy (#7)

Misdemeanor

(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct Synonyms: a misdeed, petty offense, or transgression (#14) Antonyms: a felony, serious crime (#11)

Stalemate

(n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; (v.) to bring to a standstill Synonyms: a deadlock, standoff, draw (#6) Antonyms: a victory, a defeat (#15)

Narrative

(n.) a story, detailed report; (adj.) having the quality or the nature of a story Synonyms: a tale, story, chronicle (#16) Antonyms: (*NO ANTONYMS*)

Emblem

(n.) a symbol, sign, token Synonyms: a badge, insignia; a symbol, token, sign (#7) Antonyms: (*NO ANTONYMS*)

Overture

(n.) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part Synonyms: a prelude; an offer, tender, proposal (#9) Antonyms: a finale; a postlude (#14)

Havoc

(n.) very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder Synonyms: devastation, destruction, ruin, harm (#19) Antonyms: peace and quiet, calm, order (#12)

Wilt

(v.) to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor Synonyms: to sag, droop, wither, shrivel up (#4) Antonyms: to flourish, bloom, sprout; to perk up, revive (#13)

Implore

(v.) to beg earnestly for Synonyms: to beg, entreat, beseech (#5) Antonyms: to demand forcefully, clamor for (#10)

Mar

(v.) to spoil, damage, injure Synonyms: to injure, scar, disfigure, deface (#3) Antonyms: to beautify, embellish; to repair (#8)

Mull

(v.) to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices Synonyms: to consider, reflect on, ponder (#20) Antonyms: not to give something a second thought (#16)