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Vocabulary Workshop evel B unit 6
Unit 6 word definitions
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6th Grade
01/17/2011

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Term
Anonymous
Definition

adj.unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or character

Synonyms: nameless

Term
Browse
Definition

v. to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window shop

Synonyms: skim, scan, dip into graze

Antonyms: pore over, scrutinize

Term
Dupe
Definition

n. a person easily tricked or decieved v. to decieve

Synonyms: v. fool, mislead, hoodwink, delude

Antonyms: v. undecieve, disabuse

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Dynamic
Definition

adj. active, energetic, forceful

Synonyms: vigorous, high-powered

Antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic, sluggish

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Eradicate
Definition

v. to root out, get rid of, destroy completely

Synonyms: wipe out, uproot

Antonyms: implant, instill, foster, promote

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Frustrate
Definition

v. to prevent form accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of dicouragement

Synonyms: thwart, foil, baffle, disappoint

Antonyms: help, assist, abet

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Grim
Definition

adj. stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

Synonyms: dreadful, frightful, ferocious

Antonyms: mild, merciful, delightful

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Inimitable

 

Definition

adj. not capable a being copied or imitated

Synonyms: matchless, incomparable, unique

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Makeshift
Definition

n. a temporary subsitute for something else, adj. crude, flimsy, or temporary

Synonyms: n. stopgap, subsitute

Antonyms: adj. permanent, durable, solid, sturdy

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Marginal
Definition

adj. in, at or near the edge or margin, only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

Synonyms: borderline, minimal, peripheral

Antonyms: central, pivotil, focal

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Pending
Definition

adj. waiting to be settled; (prep.) until

Synonyms: adj. undecided, unsettled Antonyms: adj. settled, decided, resolved

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Prescribe
Definition
v. to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes Synonyms: specify, appoint, reccomend
Term
Preview
Definition

n. something seen in advance; v. to view beforehand

Synonyms: n. foretaste

Term
Prominent
Definition

adj. standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable

Antonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscure

Term
Quaint
Definition

adj. odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious, skillfully made 

Synonyms: picturesque, peculiar, strange, curious

Antonyms: familiar, commonplace, modern, contemporary

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Reluctant

 

Definition

adj. unwilling, holding back 

Synonyms: hesitant, loath, disclined

Antonyms: willing, eager, inclined

Term
Scrimp
Definition

v. to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is too small or too short , or scanty

Synonyms: econimize

Antonyms: splurge

Term
Snare
Definition

v. to trap, catch; n. a trap or entanglement

Synonyms: n. pitfall; v. entrap

Antonyms: liberate

Term
Utmost
Definition

adj. greatest, highest, farthest; n. the extreme limit 

Synonyms: adj., n.) maximum, supreme, best

Antonyms: least

Term
Vengeance
Definition

n. punishment, in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence 

Synonyms: revenge, retaliation, reprisal

Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon

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