This is a flashcard set for unit 6 of Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level E (copyright 2005). This book is typically used for 8th grade honors level classes. This is the format:
definition; illustrative sentence; synonyms; antonyms
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| 4951627522 | accede | (verb) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity Management was not willing to __________ to labor's initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike. Syn.: consent, concur, comply, assent Ant.: demur, balk at |  | 0 |
| 4951627523 | brandish | (verb) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion I __________ my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail an empty cab. Syn.: swing, shake |  | 1 |
| 4951627524 | comprise | (verb) to include or contain; to be made up of Classical symphonies usually __________ three or four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character. Syn.: compose, constitute, encompass Ant.: exclude |  | 2 |
| 4951627525 | deft | (adj.) skillful, nimble The __________ fingers of Spanish nuns produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen. Syn.: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful Ant.: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |  | 3 |
| 4951627526 | destitute | (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutely __________. Syn.: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Ant.: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |  | 4 |
| 4951627527 | explicit | (adj.) definite, clearly stated The more _________ your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find our way to the campsite. Syn.: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear Ant.: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |  | 5 |
| 4951627528 | extirpate | (verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally We must do everything we can to __________ racism from American society. Syn.: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Ant.: implant, sow, foster, nourish |  | 6 |
| 4951627529 | inopportune | (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most __________ time imaginable? Syn.: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable Ant.: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |  | 7 |
| 4951627530 | ironic | (adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic The short stories of O. Henry are famous for their __________ endings. Syn.: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry Ant.: straightforward, unequivocal |  | 8 |
| 4951627531 | musty | (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have an unpleasantly __________ smell about them. Syn.: hackneyed, antiquated Ant.: fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new |  | 9 |
| 4951627532 | officious | (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too _________ when helping customers. Syn.: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive Ant.: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |  | 10 |
| 4951627533 | ominous | (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen The __________ sound of distant thunder warned us of the storm's approach. Syn.: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous Ant.: propitious, auspicious, promising |  | 11 |
| 4951627534 | pinnacle | (noun) a high peak or point Some pop musicians reach the __________ of their careers comparatively early in life. Syn.: apex, acme, summit, apogee Ant.: nadir, perigee, low point |  | 12 |
| 4951627535 | premeditated | (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion; others are quite __________. Syn.: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged Ant.: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |  | 13 |
| 4951627536 | rampant | (adj.) growing without check, running wild All kinds of odd rumors run _________ during a political campaign. Syn.: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent Ant.: controlled, restrained |  | 14 |
| 4951627537 | solace | (noun) comfort, relief; (verb) to comfort, console Many world leaders seek __________ from the cares of state in the pages of great literature. I could find no way to __________ my deeply troubled conscience. Syn.: (verb) soothe, reassure, cheer up Ant.: (verb) vex, aggravate, upset |  | 15 |
| 4951627538 | stately | (adj.) dignified, majestic The __________ procession slowly wound its way from the palace to the cathedral. Syn.: grand, magnificent, imposing Ant.: lowly, humble, servile, abject |  | 16 |
| 4951627539 | supple | (adj.) bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile Have you ever read Robert Frost's famous poem about swinging on the __________ branches of a birch tree? Syn.: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant Ant.: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |  | 17 |
| 4951627540 | suppress | (verb) to stop by force, put down Totalitarian governments usually take strong measures to __________ free speech. Syn.: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence Ant.: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |  | 18 |
| 4951627541 | venal | (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption The presence of even one __________ official may jeopardize the integrity of an entire organization. Syn.: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Ant.: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous |  | 19 |
