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Vocabulary Workshop Level B (2)
Unit two words
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English
6th Grade
10/19/2010

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Term
Available
Definition

adj. redy for use, at hand

Synonyms: obtainable, on hand

Antonyms: Unobtainable, not to be had

 

Term
Cater
Definition

v. to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service

Synonyms: pamper, indulge, gratify, provide

Antonyms: frustrate, deny, refuse

 

Term
Customary
Definition

adj. usual, routine

Synonyms: regular, normal, traditional

Antonyms: Strange, odd, unusual, untraditional

Term
Dissuade
Definition

v. to persuade not to do something

Synonyms: discourge, talk out of

Antonyms: Persuade, talk into

Term
Entrepreneur
Definition

n. a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a buisness

Synonyms: Buisnessperson, impresario

Term
Firebrand
Definition

n. a piece of burning wood; an extremely energetic and emotional person

Synonyms: hothead, agitator, rabble rouser

Antonyms: Peacemaker, pacifier, conciliator

Term
Hazard
Definition

n. risk, peril v. to expose to danger or harm; to gamble

Synonyms: n. danger v. venture

Term
Homicide
Definition

n. the killing of a person by another

Synonyms: manslaughter, murder

Term
Indifference
Definition

n. a lack of interest or concern

Synonyms: apathy, unconcern

Antonyms: Interest, concern, enthusiasm

Term
Indignant
Definition

adj. filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Synonyms: offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated 

Antonyms: pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated

Term
Indispensable
Definition

adj. absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

Synonyms: essential, crucial, vital

Antonyms: unnecessary, nonessential

Term
Lubricate
Definition

v. to apply oil or grease, to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use

Synonyms: oil, grease

Term
Mutual
Definition

adj. shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

Synonyms: two-sided, joint, shared, reciprocal

Antonyms: one-sided, unliteral

Term
Pelt
Definition

v. to throw a streamof things; to strike successivly ; to hurry

Synonyms: bombard, shower, pepper

Term
Plague
Definition
n. an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil v. to annoy or bother
Term
Poised
Definition

adj. balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

Synonyms: adj. collected, slef confident, ready

Antonyms: adj. nervous, tense

Term
Regime
Definition

n. a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

Synonyms: administration, rule

Term
Retard
Definition

v. to make slow, delay, hold back 

Synonyms: slow down, restrain, impede

Antonyms: hasten, speed up

Term
Transparent
Definition

adj. allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen or detected

Synoyms: clear, translucent, obvious

Antonyms: frosted, sooty, smokey, inclear, indistinct

Term
Unscathed
Definition

adj. wholly unharmed, not injured

Synonyms: unhurt, sound, intact, unimpaired

Antonyms: injured, damaged, harmed, hurt

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