Vocabulary Unit 2
Inadequate (adj.) not meeting requirements, not good enough
Synonyms: incomplete, scanty, insufficient, and scarce
Antonyms: adequate, sufficient
The food supply was inadequate, so the people were hungry.
Inaudible (adj.) not capable of being heard
Synonyms: quiet, unclear
Antonyms: outspoken, sonorous, articulate
The child spoke so softly that his voice was inaudible.
Incapable (adj.) not able
Synonyms: helpless, unqualified, unable, inept, powerless, inefficient, incompetent, unfit
Antonyms: capable, able, qualified, and fitted
He was so absent-minded that he was incapable of remembering his appointments.
Incognito (adj.) in disguise, or with one's identity hidden
Synonyms: anonymous, concealed
Antonyms: known, unhidden
Hoping no one would recognize him, the actor went to the movie incognito, wearing dark glasses and a
fake moustache.
Incoherent (adj.) unable to think or express one's thoughts in a clear or orderly manner
Synonyms: disconnected, loose, discontinuous
Antonyms: plain, clear, coherent, connected
Her incoherent rambling led the doctors to think she was crazy.
Incompetent (adj.) not having the qualities for effective action
Synonyms: unfit, inexpert, inept, inadequate, unequipped, inefficient, unskilled, incapable, unqualified, unskillful
Antonyms: competent, efficient
After seeing the awful paint job, Mr. McBobbo knew he would never hire those incompetent painters again.
Inconsistent (adj.) not regular, or conforming to a pattern
Synonyms: unpredictable
Antonyms: predictable
Bobby's grades have been inconsistent since last quarter.
Indefinite (adj.) vague; having no limits
Synonyms: endless, open, unclear, indistinct, indeterminate, undecided, infinite, vague, doubtful, uncertain
Antonyms: definite, certain
As of yesterday, our vacation plans were indefinite; we still do not know where we are going.
Indivisible (adj.) not capable of being divided or separated
Synonyms: joined, inseparable,
Antonyms: breakable, separate
The group of friends seemed indivisible; they never did anything without each other.
Nondescript (adj.) without memorable features; hard to describe
Synonyms: ordinary, common, vague
Antonyms: original, different
The nondescript house was easily overlooked because it was so ordinary.
Nonsensical (adj.) lacking sense or clear meaning; absurd
Synonyms: ridiculous, senseless
Antonyms: intelligent, reasonable
People laughed at her nonsensical story about meeting a troll on the way to school.
Nonverbal (adj.) communicating without using words
Synonyms: gestures
Antonyms: verbal
The shell-shocked soldier could not speak, but used a nonverbal language of gestures and hand signals.
Uncivil (adj.) lacking good manners; impolite
Synonyms: rude, impolite
Antonyms: polite, respectful
Her uncivil reply to his question warned him that she was in a bad mood.
Uncommon (adj.) unusual, rare
Synonyms: unique, rare, strange, unusual
Antonyms: familiar, frequent, ordinary
It is uncommon for our area to receive over 20 inches of snow.
Unconcerned (adj.) not being interested in or caring about someone or something
Synonyms: careless, heedless, apathetic
Antonyms: interested, involved, worried
Although the movie started in only two minutes, Bobette strolled through the parking lot, unconcerned.
Uneasy (adj.) feeling worried or unsure; causing discomfort
Synonyms: awkward, worried, troubled, tense, unsettled, anxious, embarrassed, uncomfortable, uptight, nervous
Antonyms: comfortable, easy
Bob was uneasy about driving around in this strange town.
Uninformed (adj.) lacking in knowledge or information
Synonyms: clueless, oblivious
Antonyms: informed, knowledgeable
An uninformed voter does not know enough about the issues to vote wisely.
Unjust (adj.) not fair
Synonyms: biased, unfair, wrong
Antonyms: fair, unbiased, impartial
In an unjust society, the weak are ruled by the strong.
Unnerved (adj.) lacking courage or strength; upset
Synonyms: discourage, frighten
Antonyms: strength, confident
He was unnerved by the loss of his Ipod.
Unsparing (adj.) generous; not frugal
Synonyms: generous, extravagant,
Antonyms: frugal, conserve
Mark was unsparing in his use of frosting on the cake.