1. Vocabulary Power Plus
Lesson 13

2. bystander
The police asked bystanders to describe the man who robbed the convenience store.

3. bystander
Noun – a person present at an event but not participating in it; an onlooker
Synonym- spectator
Antonym - participant

4. cede
The farmer refused to cede any land to the state for the construction of the new highway.

5. cede Verb – to surrender; to give up or yield to another
Synonym –abandon
Antonym -protect

6. comprehensive
The chief told the officers that she wanted a comprehensive report of the incident no later than tomorrow.

7. Comprehensive Adjective – inclusive; extensive Synonym – complete
Antonym – limited

8. devout The devout monks meditated in prayer several times a day.
Her low wages and humble lodgings proved her devout interest in helping others.

9. devout Adjective – devoted to religion Sincere; earnest
Synonym – pious – serious
Antonym – unholy - dishonest

10. Flounder
Logan floundered during his poorly-prepared presentation.

11. flounder Verb – to move or speak clumsily and confusedly
Synonym – struggle

12. foster
Schools should foster good citizenship as well as academics.

13. foster Verb – to promote the development or growth of; to nurture
Synonym – encourage
Antonym – oppose

14. Incite
Several of the rowdy fans were arrested for trying to incite a riot.

15. incite Verb – to provoke into action; to rouse Synonym – instigate
Antonym - prevent

16. pittance
The pawn broker gave Harry a pittance of what the watch was actually worth.

17. pittance Noun – a small amount Synonym – bit; trifle
Antonym - abundance

18. precipitate
The manager’s rude comment precipitated Brenda’s resignation from the company.
Moisture in the air will precipitate when the temperature reaches the dew point.

19. precipitate Verb – to bring something about prematurely; to speed up
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or hail
Synonym – hasten
Antonym- delay

20. restrictive
After many accidents, the town imposed restrictive traffic laws.

21. restrictive Adjective – limiting Synonym – restraining
Antonym – liberal

22. scurry
The rabbits scurried across the lawn and hid beneath the front porch.

23. scurry Verb – to move lightly and rapidly Synonym – scamper
Antonym - plod

24. Shrewd
The shrewd investor seldom failed to make enormous profits.

25. shrewd Adjective – sharp in business and practical affairs; cunning
Synonym – clever
Antonym – inexperienced

26. Spew
Lava spewed from the volcano.

27. spew Verb – to eject forcefully’ to spit out in great quantity
Synonym – spurt
Antonym -ooze

28. tact
George, who has no tact, insisted on talking about his inheritance from the deceased as the funeral procession entered the cemetery.

29. Tact Noun – sensitivity in dealing with others Synonym – discretion
Antonym – carelessness

30. Vigorous
Each day before the gym, Jerry goes to the gym for a vigorous workout.
The vigorous woodsman did not stop chopping wood until the entire tree had become a pile of logs.

31. vigorous Adjective – strong and energetic in mind or body
Done with force and liveliness
Synonym – brisk
Antonym - lazy