Name: ____________________________________ Period: __________ Date: ______________ English 1 Vocabulary Unit 3
1. Illegible ​
______ difficult or impossible to read
SYNONYMS: unreadable, scribbled
ANTONYMS: readable, clear
2. Jeer ​
______ to make fun of rudely or unkindly
ANTONYMS: applaud, praise SYNONYMS: laugh at, mock
3. Lucrative ​
______ bringing in money; profitable
SYNONYMS: gainful, moneymaking ANTONYMS: unprofitable, losing
money 4. Mediocre ​
______ average, ordinary, undistinguished
SYNONYMS: average, ordinary ANTONYMS: outstanding, distinguished
5. Proliferate​
______ to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly
SYNONYMS: multiply
ANTONYM: decrease, diminish
6. Subjugate​
______ to conquer by force, bring under complete control
SYNONYMS: subdue, vanquish
ANTONYMS: be conquered, submit
7. Sully ​
______ to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch
SYNONYMS: pollute, taint, smear
ANTONYMS: cleanse, purify, decontaminate
8. Tantalize ​
______ to tease, torment by teasing
SYNONYM: tempt, lead on
ANTONYM: satisfy, fulfill, gratify
9. Terse ​
______ brief and to the point
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SYNONYM: succinct, crisp, short and sweet
ANTONYM: wordy 10. Unflinching ​
______ firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back
SYNONYM: resolute, steadfast
ANTONYM: irresolute, wavering