Unit 2 Level D

Adjourn (v) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place Synonyms: postpone, suspend, discontinue Antonyms: open, begin, call to order

Alien (n) a citizen of another country; (adj) foreign, strange Synonyms: (adj) exotic, unfamiliar Antonyms: (adj) native, endemic, familiar

Compensation v. to make up for; to repay for services Synonyms: pay back, reimburse, recompense Antonyms: fail to reward; stiff

Erratic adj. not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent, unpredictable Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable

Fortify v. to strengthen, build up Synonyms: reinforce, shore up Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

Illegible (adj) difficult or impossible to read Synonyms: unreadable, indecipherable, scribbled Antonyms: readable, decipherable, distinct, clear

Lucrative adj. bringing in money; profitable Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red

Mediocre adj. average, ordinary, undistinguished Synonyms: run-of-the-mill Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding, distinguished

Proliferate v. to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly Synonyms: multiply, mushroom Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off

Tantalize v. to tease, torment by teasing Synonyms: tempt, lead-on, make one’s mouth water Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify