1. Vocabulary Level E
Unit Six

2. Accede – to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
Synonyms – consent, concur, comply, assent
Antonyms – demur, balk at

3. Brandish – to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
Synonyms – swing, shake

4. Comprise – to include or contain; to be made up of
Synonyms – compose, constitute, encompass
Antonyms - exclude

5. Deft – skillful, nimble
Synonyms – dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful
Antonyms – clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

6. Destitute – deprived of the necessities or life; lacking in
Synonyms – wanting, devoid, penniless
Antonyms – rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

7. Explicit – definite, clearly stated
Synonyms – distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear
Antonyms – vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

8. Extirpate – to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
Synonyms – uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise
Antonyms – implant, sow, foster, nourish

9. Inopportune – coming at a bad time; not appropriate
Synonyms – ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable
Antonyms – timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

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

11. Musty – stale, moldy; out-of-date
Synonyms – hackneyed, antiquated
Antonyms – sweet-smelling, up to date, brand-new

12. Officious – meddling; excessively forward in offering service or assuming authority
Synonyms – meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive
Antonyms – reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

13. Ominous – unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
Synonyms – unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous
Antonyms – propitious, auspicious, promising

14. Pinnacle – high peak or point
Synonyms – apex, acme, summit, apogee
Antonyms – nadir, perigee, low point

15. Premeditated – considered beforehand, deliberately planned
Synonyms – preplanned, rehearsed, prearranged
Antonyms – unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu

16. Rampant – growing without check, running wild
Synonyms – widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent
Antonyms – controlled, restrained

17. Solace – comfort, relief; to comfort, console
Synonyms – soothe, reassure, cheer up
Antonyms – vex, aggravated, upset

18. Stately - dignified, majestic
Synonyms – grand, magnificent, imposing
Antonyms – lowly, humble, servile, abject

19. Supple – bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
Synonyms – flexible, limber, pliable, pliant
Antonyms – rigid, unbending, hidebound

20. Suppress – to stop by force, put down
Synonyms – subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence
Antonyms – provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate

21. Venal – open or marked by bribery or corruption
Synonyms – dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
Antonyms – honest, incorruptible, scrupulous