Vocabulary Workshop Unit 6 Level D

Atone v. to make up for Synonyms: expiate, make amends for

Credible adj. believable Synonyms: plausible, acceptable, likely Antonyms: unbelievable, implausible, improbable

Diligent adj. hardworking, industrious, not lazy Synonyms: industrious, hard-working, rigorous Antonyms: lazy, indolent, cursory

Hamper v. to hold back Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit   Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit Antonyms: facilitate, ease, smooth the way

Incessant adj. never stopping, going on all the time Synonyms: ceaseless, constant, uninterrupted Antonyms: occasional, sporadic, intermittent

Intricate adj. complicated; difficult to understand Synonyms: complex, convoluted Antonyms: simple, uninvolved, uncomplicated

Posthumous adj. occurring or published after death Synonyms: postmortem Antonyms: prenatal

Superfluous adj. exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess Synonym: surplus Antonyms: necessary, essential, vital, indispensable

Taunt v. to jeer at, mock; an insulting or mocking remark Synonyms: v. ridicule, deride Antonyms: v. cheer, applaud, acclaim

Tenacious adj. holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent Synonyms: obstinate, stubborn, dogged Antonyms: yielding, weak, gentle, relinquish