Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1-12 Level B,
random
(adj) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular
heartrending
(adj) causing mental pain or grief
piecemeal
(adj) one piece at a time; (adv) gradually
lavish
(adj) overly generous, extravagant; abundant;(v) to spend or give freely or without limit
mellow
(adj) ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant; (v) to become gentle and sweet
despondent
(adj) sad, without hope, discouraged
leisurely
(adj) unhurried, taking plenty of time; (adv) in an easygoing or unhurried way
lethargic
(adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent
nomadic
(adj) wandering, moving about from place to place
ajar
(adj, adv.) partly open antonym - closed tight, shut, open wide
fickle
(adj.) - characterized by changeableness, whimsical
dynamic
(adj.) - characterized by continuous change or activity
quaint
(adj.) - old-fashioned
adequate
(adj.) Sufficient, enough synonyms - satisfactory, sufficing antonym - insufficient
indispensable
(adj.) absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
controversial
(adj.) arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement
vindictive
(adj.) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge synonyms - spiteful, malicious antonyms - forgiving relanting
anonymous
(adj.) being unknown, unrecognized (Mary received a love poem from an anonymous admirer.)
fallible
(adj.) capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate
prudent
(adj.) cautious, careful, showing good sense
peevish
(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
insubordinate
(adj.) disobedient, unruly, mutinous
wayward
(adj.) disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious
legible
(adj.) easily read
inflammable
(adj.) easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused
docile
(adj.) easily taught or trained (She successfully taught the docile puppy several tricks.)
indignant
(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean
spirited
(adj.) full of life and vigor; courageous
animated
(adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved to action
utmost
(adj.) greatest, highest, farthest; (n.) the extreme limit
casual
(adj.) happening by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal
simultaneous
(adj.) happening or existing at the same time
vital
(adj.) having life, living; necessary to life, essential; key, crucial
gruesome
(adj.) horrible, revolting, ghastly
gigantic
(adj.) huge, giant, immense synonyms - enormous, colossal, mammoth antonyms - tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive
disputatious
(adj.) inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate
ultimate
(adj.) last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental
graphic
(adj.) lifelike, vivid; relating to the pictorial arts
miscellaneous
(adj.) mixed, of different kinds
trivial
(adj.) not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace
fruitless
(adj.) not producing the desired results, unsuccessful
barren
(adj.) not productive, bare
lax
(adj.) not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense; relaxed synonyms - slack, remiss antonyms - strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous
abnormal
(adj.) not usual, not typical, strange
puny
(adj.) of less than normal strength or size; of no importance
unique
(adj.) one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
humdrum
(adj.) ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
available
(adj.) ready for use, at hand
regal
(adj.) royal, kinglike; fit for a king
melancholy
(adj.) sad, gloomy, unhappy; (n.) sadness, gloominess
mutual
(adj.) shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
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
innumerable
(adj.) too many to count; without number synonyms - countless, beyond reckoning antonyms - countable, few in number
downtrodden
(adj.) treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed
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
infamous
(adj.) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful synonyms - scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous antonyms - glorious, splendid, illustrious, praiseworthy
pending
(adj.) waiting to be settled; (prep.) until
poised
(adj., part.) balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action
downright
(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
braggart
(n) a boaster; (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way
cache
(n) a hiding place; something hidden or stored
status
(n) a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige
quest
(n) a search, hunt; (v) to search, seek, ask
malady
(n) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder
turmoil
(n) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation
surplus
(n) an amount beyond what is required, excess; :(adj) more than what is needed or expected
seclusion
(n) isolation from others, solitude
clarification
(n) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation
veto
(n)the power to forbid or prevent; (v) to prohibit, reject
overture
(n.) , an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part synonyms - prelude, tender antonyms - finale, postlude
buffoon
(n.) a clown; a coarse, stupid person
dialogue
(n.) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free disscussion synonym - exchange of ideas antonyms - monologue, soliloquy
misdemeanor
(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct synonyms - misdeed, petty offense or transgression antonyms - felony, serious crime
ordeal
(n.) a difficult or painful experience, a trail
regime
(n.) a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
alliance
(n.) a joining together for some common purpose
indifference
(n.) a lack of interest or concern
catastrophe
(n.) a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure
truce
(n.) a pause in fighting, temporary peace
entrepreneur
(n.) a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
firebrand
(n.) a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
oration
(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
incentive
(n.) a reason for doing something; something that stimulates action
stalemate
(n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill synonyms - standoff, draw deadlock antonyms - victory, defeat
remnant
(n.) a small part remaining behind
narrative
(n.) a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story synonyms - tale, chronicle
emblem
(n.) a symbol, sign, token synonyms - badge, crest
iota
(n.) a very small part or quantity
onslaught
(n.) a violent attack; a sudden rush of something
pact
(n.) an agreement, treaty synonyms - compact, alliance, deal
constituent
(n.) an essential part; a voter who elects a representative
uncertainty
(n.) doubt, the state of being unsure
bystander
(n.) one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part
hazard
(n.) risk, peril; (v.) to expose to danger or harm; to gamble
preview
(n.) something seen in advance; (v.) to view beforehand
nub
(n.) the central point or heart of a matter
hearth
(n.) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family synonym - chimney corner
homicide
(n.) the killing of one person by another
luster
(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
havoc
(n.) very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder synonyms - devastation, harm, disarray antonyms - peace,and quiet, calm, order
abound
(v) to be plentiful, be filled
clutter
(v) to fill or cover in a disorderly way; (n) a state of disorder, mess
reinforce
(v) to make stronger with new materials or support
prescribe
(v) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purpose
recompense
(v) to pay back; to give a reward; (n) a payment for loss, service, or injury.
rant
(v) to speak wildly and noisily; (n) loud, violent talk
embezzle
(v) to steal property entrusted to one's care
botch
(v)to repair or patch; make a mess of; (N) a hopelessly bungled job
wilt
(v.) , to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor synonyms - sag,waken, shrivel up antonyms - flourish, bloom, sprout, perk up, revive
lubricate
(v.) to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use
ratify
(v.) to approve, give formal approval to, confirm
interrogate
(v.) to ask questions, examine by questioning
entice
(v.) to attract, tempt
maul
(v.) to beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle; (n.) a heavy hammer
decrease
(v.) to become or make less
implore
(v.) to beg earnestly for synonyms - entreat, beseech, pray antonyms - demand forcefully, clamor for
germinate
(v.) to begin to grow, come into being
seethe
(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
disrupt
(v.) to break up, disturb
singe
(v.) to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges
consolidate
(v.) to combine, unite; to make solid or firm
loom
(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving
persist
(v.) to continue steadily in a course of action, refuse to stop or be changed; to last, remain
hinder
(v.) to delay; to stop or prevent from happening
dishearten
(v.) to discourage
goad
(v.) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on
ordain
(v.) to establish by law; to order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister
verify
(v.) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
quibble
(v.) to evade or belittle a point by twisting words or raising minor objections; (n.)a petty objection
evict
(v.) to force out from a property; to eject
outstrip
(v.) to get ahead of, do better than, exceed
alight
(v.) to get down from, step down from; to come down from the air, land; (adj.) lighted up
indulge
(v.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
inflict
(v.) to give or cause something unpleasant, impose
canvass
(v.) to go through an area in order to produce votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss
flourish
(v.) to grow, thrive, be prosperous; to wave in the air
hanker
(v.) to long (for), to desire
parch
(v.) to make dry and thirsty; to shrivel with heat
browse
(v.) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop
procure
(v.) to obtain through special effort; to bring about
dissuade
(v.) to persuade not to do something
quench
(v.) to put out, extinguish, end
bewilder
(v.) to puzzle completely, confuse
dominate
(v.) to rule over by strength or power, control; to tower over, command due to height
hurtle
(v.) to rush violently, dash headlong; to fling or hurl forcefully
stifle
(v.) to smother, prevent from breathing; to hold back or choke off
accelerate
(v.) to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly
mar
(v.) to spoil, damage, injure synonyms - scar, disfigure antonyms - beautify, embellish, repair
pervade
(v.) to spread throughout
insinuate
(v.) to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly
mull
(v.) to think about, ponder, to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices synonyms - consider, reflect on
flounder
(v.) to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way
pelt
(v.) to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry
snare
(v.) to trap, catch; (n.) a trap or entanglement
swerve
(v.) to turn aside sharply
capsize
(v.) to turn upright; to upset
erode
(v.) to wear away gradually, eat away
salvo
a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
brawl
a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily
farce
a play filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings; broad or far-fetched humor; a ridiculous sham
paradox
a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
flaw
a slight fault, defect, crack
interminable
adj. Endless; seeming to be without end.
reluctant
adj. Unwilling, holding back
transparent
adj. able to be seen through; honest and open : not secretive
literate
adj. able to read and write
void
adj. completely empty
magliant
adj. deadly
vicious
adj. evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme
counterfeit
adj. fake; false
virtual
adj. having a certain force or effect in fact but not in name
marginal
adj. in, at, or near
substantantial
adj. large
adjacent
adj. near, next to
inimitable
adj. not capable of being copied
prominent
adj. noticeable; widely known
rural
adj. of or relating to the country and the people who live there
potential
adj. possible
sullen
adj. silent or brooding
grim
adj. stern
customary
adj. usual
orthodox
adj. ways of doing things
unscathed
adj. wholly unharmed
fledging
an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; inexperienced, budding
parasite
an organism that lives in or on another organism; one who lives off another person
foremost
chief, most important, primary; in the first place
prior
earlier, former
flagrant
extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
dilapidated
falling apart or ruined, run-down
amiss
faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
morbid
in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy; caused by or related to disease, unwholesome
wrath
intense anger
anecdote
n. A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.
brood
n. A family of young animals
makeshift
n. A temporary and usually less strong replacement.
plague
n. A widespread disease
résumé
n. a brief summary
drone
n. a loafer
dupe
n. a person easily tricked
fortaste
n. an advance indication
fugitive
n. one who flees
dynasty
n. ruling family
vengeance
n. violence
domestic
native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant
futile
not successful, failing to have any result; useless; unimportant, frivolous
hospitable
offering friendly or generous treatment to guest; open to anything new or strange
beneficiary
one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like
proficient
skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
notable
striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
perjury
the act of swearing to a lie
momentum
the force or speed with which something moves
lair
the home or den of a wild animal; any hideout
timidity
the state of being easily frightened
pamper
to allow too many privileges, be too generous and easygoing toward
shirk
to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, slink
nurture
to bring up, care for, train, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing
detest
to hate, dislike very much, loathe
bellow
to make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar (v); a loud, angry roar(n)
fluster
to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation
dismantle
to take apart; to strip of something
presume
to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
entreat
v. To ask earnestly; to beg
wince
v. to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; the act of drawing back in this way
trickle
v. to flow or fall by drops or in a small stream
scrimp
v. to handle very economically
mortify
v. to humiliate
tamper
v. to interfere with; to handle in a secret and improper way
renovate
v. to repair, restore to good condition, make new again
eradicate
v. to root out
scurry
v. to run wuickly
cater
v. to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service
culminate
v. to teach a high point of development
frustrate
v. to thwart, foil, defeat
grueling
very tiring, calling for an extreme effort
vigilant
wide-awake, alert, volley
notorious
widely known because of bad conduct