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Vocabulary Level E Unit Six

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Vocabulary Level E Unit Six Slide 2 Accede to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Synonyms consent, concur, comply, assent Antonyms demur, balk at Slide 3 Brandish to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonyms swing, shake Slide 4 Comprise to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms compose, constitute, encompass Antonyms - exclude Slide 5 Deft skillful, nimble Synonyms dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Antonyms clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept Slide 6 Destitute deprived of the necessities or life; lacking in Synonyms wanting, devoid, penniless Antonyms rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete Slide 7 Explicit definite, clearly stated Synonyms distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Antonyms vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit Slide 8 Extirpate to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally Synonyms uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Antonyms implant, sow, foster, nourish Slide 9 Inopportune coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Antonyms timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune Slide 10 Ironic suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic Synonyms incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Antonyms straightforward, unequivocal Slide 11 Musty stale, moldy; out-of-date Synonyms hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms sweet-smelling, up to date, brand-new Slide 12 Officious meddling; excessively forward in offering service or assuming authority Synonyms meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Antonyms reserved, diffident, timid, aloof Slide 13 Ominous unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Antonyms propitious, auspicious, promising Slide 14 Pinnacle high peak or point Synonyms apex, acme, summit, apogee Antonyms nadir, perigee, low point Slide 15 Premeditated considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged Antonyms unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu Slide 16 Rampant growing without check, running wild Synonyms widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Antonyms controlled, restrained Slide 17 Solace comfort, relief; to comfort, console Synonyms soothe, reassure, cheer up Antonyms vex, aggravated, upset Slide 18 Stately - dignified, majestic Synonyms grand, magnificent, imposing Antonyms lowly, humble, servile, abject Slide 19 Supple bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Synonyms flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Antonyms rigid, unbending, hidebound Slide 20 Suppress to stop by force, put down Synonyms subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Antonyms provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate Slide 21 Venal open or marked by bribery or corruption Synonyms dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Antonyms honest, incorruptible, scrupulous Slide 22 Slide 23 Slide 24 Slide 25 Slide 26 Slide 27 Slide 28 Slide 29 Slide 30 Slide 31 Slide 32 Slide 33 Slide 34 Slide 35 Slide 36 Slide 37 Slide 38 Slide 39 Slide 40 Slide 41 Slide 42 Slide 43