Vocabulary Level EVocabulary Level EUnit 7

abhorabhorDEF = (v.) to regard with horror or

loathing; to hate deeplySYN = detest, despise, abominateANT = admire, cherish, respect, relish

WORD CONNECTION:We abHOR HORrible people.

Cubs and White SoxABHOR each other!

Most people ABHOR the

horrific actions of Adolf Hitler.

amendamendDEF = (v.) to change in a formal way; to

change for the betterSYN = modify, improve, correctWORD CONNECTION:to MEND = to FIX

We can add AMENDMENTS to the Constitution to

improve our society.

buffetbuffetDEF = (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike

repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one’s way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow

SYN = (v.) to batter, thump, pummel

chaoschaosDEF = (n.) great confusions, disorderSYN = anarchy, turmoil, pandemoniumANT = order, regularity, tranquility

During a riot or after an earthquake there can be much

CHAOS.

commodiouscommodiousDEF = (adj.) roomy, spaciousSYN = comfortable, ample, capaciousANT = cramped, claustrophobic,

insufficient The inside a limousine is very COMMODIOUS.

THINK – “WIDE OPEN SPACES”

corrosivecorrosiveDEF = (adj.) eating away gradually,

acidlike; bitterly sarcasticSYN = caustic, mordant, spitefulANT = bland, mild, amiable

Rust is corrosive to metal, like on this

car.

discerndiscernDEF = (v.) to see clearly, recognizeSYN = perceive, detect, distinguishANT = overlook

In a line up, a witness is asked to DISCERN which

of the suspects is the guilty one.

A detective uses clues to DISCERN the truth.

extantextantDEF = (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lostSYN = surviving, in existenceANT = extinct, defunct, vanished

WORD CONNECTION:EXtant = EXists

These people are cancer survivors. They faced illness,

but are still EXTANT.

The bald eagle is endangered, but it

is still EXTANT because of

protective laws.

implicateimplicateDEF = (v.) to involve in; to connect with or

be related toSYN = incriminate, entangleANT = absolve, exculpate

WORD CONNECTION:IMPLIcate = to IMPLY that someone is involvedImplicate = to “point the finger” at

someone

interinterDEF = (v.) to bury, commit to the earth;

to consign to oblivionANT = unearth, exhume

SILLY CONNECTION:Voice with Southern Accent:“I’m gonna put this seed ‘INTER’ the ground!”

When someone

passes away, they are often

INTERRED in a cemetery.

implicateimplicate abhorabhor commodiouscommodious

SYNONYMS:1. It’s amazing! The bathroom of our new

home is more comfortable than the living room in our old apartment!

2. I wouldn’t say that I detest housework, but I do avoid it whenever I can.

3. The guilty expression on the suspects face clearly incriminated him in the murder and caused the police to be suspicious.

chaoschaos corrosivecorrosive interinter

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES:1. I usually love to garden, but this year I

haven’t yet had a chance to ___________________ my seeds and bulbs.

2.Rebecca’s _________________ personality had a destructive effect on the Book Club because nobody wanted to be mocked and ridiculed by her.

3.In the ________________ after Hurricane Katrina many people were homeless and in need of basic necessities.

amendamend discerndiscern extantextantbuffetbuffet

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES:1. Because of the H1N1 flu outbreak, the grade

school had to ______________ their attendance policy to allow for more absences per quarter.

2.During the sudden thunderstorm, our small tent was severely _____________ by the wind and rain.

3. It is sometimes hard to ______________ the difference between people who have ambition and people who are greedy.

4.Although the panda bear is currently _______________, if no further protection measures are taken, it may be an extinct species very soon.

martinetmartinetDEF = (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler

for the rulesSYN = taskmaster, slave driver

obviateobviateDEF = (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to

remove, dispose ofSYN = preclude, forestall, ward off

Vaccinations OBVIATE

illness. They PREVENT

people from getting sick.

Deodorant OBVIATES body odor.

renegaderenegadeDEF = (n.) one who leaves a group; a

deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

SYN = (n.) turncoat, defectorANT = (n.) loyalist, patriot

Benedict Arnold was a RENEGADE. He turned into a TRAITOR against

the American revolutionaries.

reprehensiblereprehensibleDEF = (adj.) deserving blame or

punishmentSYN = objectionable, blameworthyANT = commendable, blamelessHitler’s

REPREHENSIBLE deserved severe

punishment.

Michael Vick’s REPREHENSIBLE treatment of dogs

deserved punishment.

sombersomberDEF = (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or

melancholy in spiritSYN = mournful, dismalANT = bright, sunny, cheerful

squalidsqualidDEF = (adj.) filthy, wretched, debasedSYN = dingy, foul, vileANT = neat, exalted, lofty

turbulentturbulentDEF = (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent;

stormySYN = tumultuous, unruly, agitatedANT = calm, placid, tranquil, still

WORD CONNECTION:When an airplane experiencesTURBULENCE, it is a BUMPY, TURBULENTflight.

Turbulent Skies

vociferousvociferousDEF = (adj.) loud and noisy; compelling

attentionSYN = clamorous, uproariousANT = quiet, soft-spoken, muted

WORD CONNECTION:We can be VOCIFEROUSwhen our VOICE is LOUD.

voluminousvoluminousDEF = (adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great lengthsSYN = bulky, massive, plentifulANT = meager, brief, succinct

WORD CONNECTION:

Something VOLUMINOUS

has a LARGE VOLUME.

Voluminous hair

Voluminous (MASSIVE) Mountain

An encyclopedia

is a VOLUMINOUS reference

tool.

waivewaive

DEF = (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarilySYN = decline, relinquish, forgoANT = claim, accept

WORD CONNECTION:Think – “to waive (wave) away with your hand”

“Never mind”