unit 13 vocabulary level e. antipathy def = (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling syn = hostility,...
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Unit 13
Vocabulary Level E
antipathyDEF = (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feelingSYN = hostility, enmity, aversion, bad bloodANT = attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy
Word Connection:ANTI = AGAINST
These anti-war protesters have an ANTIPATHY for violence.
applicableDEF = (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant,
suitableSYN = appropriate, fit, aptANT = inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant
Word Connection:The root is APPLY.
Make-up is APPLICABLE to the face. It can be
APPLIED.
When APPLYING for a job, you have to
include all APPLICABLE
(relevant) information.
assetDEF = (n.) something of value; a resource; an
advantageSYN = property, possession, holding, endowmentANT = drawback, handicap, liability
Word Connection:Lincoln-Way’s “Asset of the Month”teaches you a VALUE that will give you an ADVANTAGE in life.
Cash savings, a home, and a car
are all considered monetary ASSETS.
besetDEF = (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround,
hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
SYN = (v.) assail, harass, badger, pester, torment
This ring is BESET with diamonds.
In the wild female lions surround and BESET their prey (here, the
Hippo) to provide food for the pride.
compassionDEF = (n.) sympathy for another’s suffering;
pitySYN = concern, commiserationANT = indifference, callousness, heartlessness
Word Connection:PASSION = FEELINGCompassion is feeling sorry for someone.
COMPASSION is giving someone a helping
hand to show that you CARE.Nurses need
to have COMPASSION for people
who need their help.
decorumDEF = (n.) proper behavior, good taste;
orderlinessSYN = seemliness, good form, proprietyANT = impropriety, bad form, bad taste
Word Connection:DEcorum = DEcency
On The Office Angela is the living definition of
DECORUM. She is PRIM and PROPER.
Children learn GOOD MANNERS at a young age so they can learn to
behave with DECORUM.
duressDEF = (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible
confinementSYN = intimidation, coercionANT = persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk,
cajolery
Word Connection:Being under DURESScan cause STRESS!
In this picture the man on the right is
under DURESS because the bully is INTIMDATING him.
exuberantDEF = (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic,
unrestrained; excessive, abundantSYN = lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavishANT = depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained
Word Connection:EXcited = EXuberant
An EXUBERANT person has an EXCESSIVE amount of
ENERGY…like Jim Carrey!!!!
facsimileDEF = (n.) an exact copySYN = replica, duplicate, reproduction, cloneANT = variation, modification, permutation
Word Connection:facSIMILe = SIMILAR
With IDENTICAL twins one is a FACSIMILE of the
other.
imbibeDEF = (v.) to drink; to take in, absorbSYN = swallow, gulp, assimilate, digestANT = eject, emit, expel, discharge
Word Connection:Babies need a BIB when they IMBIBE so they don’t spill on their clothes.
I bet Michael Jordan has IMBIBED a lot of
Gatorade in his life!
exuberant imbibe besetantipathy compassion decorum
1. It doesn’t do much good to feel ______ for those who are suffering unless we also take action and help them.
2. Cough syrup can be difficult to ______ because the bad taste can trigger one’s gag reflex.
3. Dan was truly amazing! Even though he was _____ with problems at work, with his health, and with paying for his daughter’s education, he always kept a positive attitude.
4. The basketball referees were worried about fighting on the court when the two teams with a long-standing ______ toward one another played.
5. Although Tim’s ______ personality could be great fun outside of school, during class his excessive energy had a tendency to get him into trouble.
facsimile duress decorumasset applicable exuberant
1. Some of the lessons Americans learned during the Great Depression are ______ to our current economic struggle.
2. Working in the public relations field requires having the______ of friendliness.
3. The judge had a feeling that the suspect’s confession was not voluntary, but was given under _________.
4. Debra’s sense of _______ is so strong that she often makes other people feel like they can’t relax and be themselves.
5. My 25 page senior term paper was so important that I made a __________ to guarantee I would have a copy to turn in.
implacableDEF = (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified;
unyieldingSYN = relentless, inexorable, unappeasableANT = lenient, indulgent, permissive, flexible
Word Connection:Something IMPLACABLE
cannot be moved from its PLACE.
A tornado is an unstoppable,
IMPLACABLE force of nature.
infinitesimal DEF = (adj.) so small as to be almost
immeasurable; minuteSYN = tiny, microscopic, unnoticeableANT = vast, immense, huge
These INFINITESIMAL figurines were created in the eye of a needle!!
This is what an INFINITESIMAL germ cell looks like under a microscope.
innocuousDEF = (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificantSYN = feeble, unobjectionableANT = harmful, dangerous, toxic
Word Connection:INNOCuous = INNOCent
militateDEF = (v.) to have effect or force on or against
someone or somethingSYN = counter, oppose, work against
Word Connection:The MILITARY uses forceagainst others. They MILITATE.
patentDEF = (n.) exclusive rights over an invention;
copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted
SYN =(n.) exclusive rights; (adj.) evidentANT = (adj.) concealed, hidden ,secret
The COPYRIGHT symbol shows that an invention or trademark is PATENTED
and cannot be stolen.
prowessDEF = (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or
abilitySYN = valor, courage, heroism, masteryANT = cowardice, incompetence
Word Connection:“PRO” sports players havePROWESS that makes themsuperior to other players.
Superman has PROWESS. He is SUPERIOR to mere
mortals.
sedateDEF = (adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to
administer a tranquilizerSYN = (adj.) unruffled, composed, cool and
collectedANT = (adj.) loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant
Anesthesia SEDATES
people so they are SEDATE
during surgery.
Tranquilizer darts can be used to SEDATE large
animals.
stentorianDEF = (adj.) extremely loudSYN = thundering, booming, deafening, ear-
splittingANT = hushed, inaudible, whispered
A STEREO can be STENTORIAN.
stipulateDEF = (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a
condition of agreementSYN = specify, contract, provide for
Word Connection:manIPULATE = to control and arrange something exactlyas you want it
A contract STIPULATES a specific arrangement.
Once you sign a contract you must follow its STIPULATIONS.
ultimatumDEF = (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditionsSYN = final terms
Word Connection:ULTIMATE = LAST
The Bourne Ultimatum was the FINAL movie in the
Bourne trilogy.
Jason Bourne gave the U.S. government his
FINAL TERMS.
sedate ultimatum stentorianimplacable patent prowess
1. Before we could administer a dose of medicine to the cougar, we had to _____ the animal to protect ourselves.
2. The ______ cry of the teething baby kept every member of the family awake all night long.
3. After 7 years of dating, Judy gave Mitch a(n) _______: “Marry me or I’m out of here!”
4. The ______ focus and work ethic of the company’s CEO turned the business into a Fortune 500 contender.
5. Whoever has the ______ on the Snuggie sure is making a bunch of money for his seemingly silly invention!
infinitesimal stipulate prowessmilitate innocuous stentorian
1. Tim would love to have a dog, but unfortunately, his apartment’s lease ______ that he can’t have any pets.
2. When you sit and look up at the vast universe of stars, it can make you feel ______.
3. The stunning _____ of the Olympic skater was breathtaking to watch.
4. Although my handshake with Anthony seemed ______, I later came down with the flu from which he had just recovered.
5. Our government hopes to keep the peace, but they will not hesitate to _______ against our enemies if provoked.