Level E UNIT 6 Vocabulary workshop power point

Vocabulary Workshop unit 6 Level E

1. Grade 10 Level E Unit 6 Links to pronunciations Links to Games & Puzzles

2. Set A Words

3. Management was not willing to ___________ to labor’s initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike. accede (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity  Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms: demur, balk at

4. Classical symphonies usually _____________ three or four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character. comprise (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms: compose, contain, constitute, encompass Antonym: exclude

5. The ________________ fingers of Spanish seamstresses produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen. deft   (adj.) skillful, nimble Synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

6. inopportune   (adj.) coming at a bad time Synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most _____________ time imaginable?

7. Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have an unpleasantly ______________ smell about them. musty (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms: Hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms: sweet- smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

8. The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too _____________ when helping customers. officious (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority Synonyms: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Antonyms: reserved, diffident, timid,aloof

9. Some pop musicians reach the ____________ of their careers comparatively early in life. pinnacle (n.) a high peak or point Synonyms: apex, acme, summit.apogee Antonyms: nadir, perigee, low point

10. Many world leaders seek ________________ from the cares of state in the pages of great literature. I could find no way to _______________ my deeply troubled conscience. solace (n.) comfort, relief (v.) to comfort, console Synonyms: soothe, reassure, cheer up Antonyms: vex, aggravate, upset

11. The _______________ procession slowly wound its way from the palace to the cathedral. stately (adj.) dignified, ma j estic Synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms: lowly, humble, servile, abject

12. Have you ever read Robert Frost’s famous poem about swinging on the ___________ branches of a birch tree? supple (adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Antonyms: rigid, unbending, hidebound

13. Set B Words

14. I _______________ my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail a cab. brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms: swing, shake

15. Some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutely ___________________. destitute (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless Antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full,replete

16. The more _________________ your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find our way to the campsite. explicit (adj.) definite, clearly stated Synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

17. We must do everything we can to __________ racism from American society. extirpate (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally Synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

18. The short stories of O. Henry are famous for their _____________ endings. ironic (adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens Synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

19. The _____________ sound of distant thunder warned us of the storm’s approach. ominous (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising

20. Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion; other are quite _______________. premeditated (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged Antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

21. All kinds of odd rumors run _____________ during a political campaign. rampant (adj.) growing without check, running wild Synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, entrained, extravagant, prevalent Antonyms: controlled, restrained

22. Totalitarian governments usually take strong measures to _______________ free speech. suppress (v.) to stop by force,  put down Synonyms: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

23. The presence of even one ________________ official may jeopardize the integrity of an entire organization. venal (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous