adjourn (v) to stop proceedings
for a time; to move to another
place
alien (n) a citizen of another
country; (adj) foreign, strange
comely (adj) having a pleasing
appearance
compensate (v) to make up for; to
repay for services
dissolute (adj) loose on one's
morals or behavior
erratic (adj) not regular or
consistent, different from what
is ordinarily expected,
undependable
expulsion (n) the process of
driving or forcing out
feint (n) a deliberately deceptive
movement, a pretense
fodder (n) food for horses or
cattle; raw material for a
designated purpose
fortify (v) to strengthen; build up
illegible
• Definition: (adj) difficult or impossible
to read
• Synonyms: unreadable, scribbled
• Antonyms: readable,
decipherable, clear
jeer
• Definition: (v) to make fun of rudely or
unkindly (n) a rude remark
• Synonym: laugh at, mock, taunt
• Antonym: applause, accolades
lucrative
• Definition: (adj) bringing in money,
profitable
• Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking
• Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the
red
mediocre
• Definition: (adj) average, ordinary,
undistinguished
• Synonyms: run-of-the-mill
• Antonyms: exceptional,
• outstanding
proliferate
• Definition: (v) to reproduce, increase or
spread rapidly
• Synonyms: multiply, burgeon
• Antonyms: decrease, diminish, slack off
subjugate
• Definition: (v) to conquer by force,
bring under complete control
• Synonyms: subdue, vanquish, master
• Antonyms: be conquered, surrender
sully
• Definition: (v) to soil, stain, tarnish,
defile, besmirch
• Synonyms: pollute,
taint, smear
• Antonyms: cleanse,
purify
tantalize
• Definition: (v) to tease, torment by
teasing
• Synonyms: tempt, lead on
• Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify
terse
• Definition: (adj) brief and to the point
• Synonyms: concise, succinct, crisp
• Antonyms: verbose, wordy
unflinching
• Definition: (adj) firm, showing no signs
of fear
• Synonyms: resolute,
steadfast
• Antonyms: wavering,
vacillating
unflinching (adj) firm, showing no
signs of fear