Vocabulary List #6

Accede (verb) To yield to; to assume an office Syn. Consent Ant. demur

Brandish (verb) To wave or flourish Syn. Swing shake

Comprise (verb) To be made up of Syn. Compose Ant. exclude

Deft (adjective) Skillful, nimble Syn. Dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever Ant. Clumsy, awkward

Deprived of necessities; poor Destitute (adjective) Deprived of necessities; poor Syn. Wanting Ant. Rich, wealthy

Explicit (adjective) Definite; clearly stated Syn. Distinct Ant. Vague, ambiguous

Extirpate (verb) To destroy totally Syn. Eradicate Ant. Sow, foster, nourish

Inopportune (adjective) Ill-timed; inappropriate Syn. Unsuitable Ant. convenient

A difference between what happens and what is expected Ironic (adjective) A difference between what happens and what is expected Syn. Satiric, wry Ant. straightforward

Stale; moldy; out of date Musty (adjective) Stale; moldy; out of date Syn. Hackneyed Ant. Fresh, brand-new

Ant. Reserved, timid, aloof Officious (adjective) Meddling; Prying Syn. Obtrusive Ant. Reserved, timid, aloof

Ominous (adjective) Unfavorable or threatening Syn. Portentous Ant. promising

Pinnacle A high peak or point Syn. Apex, summit Ant. Low point,nadir (noun) A high peak or point Syn. Apex, summit Ant. Low point,nadir

Preplanned; calculated Ant. Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu Premeditated (adjective) Preplanned; calculated Syn. Prearranged Ant. Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

Rampant (adjective) Running wild Syn. Unrestrained Ant. Controlled, restrained

Solace (verb/noun) To comfort; relief Syn. Soothe Ant. upset

Stately (adjective) Dignified; Majestic Syn. Grand Ant. lowly

Flexible, bending easily Supple (adjective) Flexible, bending easily Syn. limber Ant. Stiff, rigid

Suppress (verb) To stop by force Syn. Subdue, crush Ant. Provoke, spur

Dishonest; corruptible Benedict Arnold Venal (adjective) Dishonest; corruptible Syn. Bribable Ant. Honest