Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 5-Part(s) of Speech, Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms Name and Number___________________________________________________________________Block___________ Directions: Note carefully the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms given at the end of each entry. Word Part(s) of Speech Definition(s) acute Adj. with a sharp point; alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to a high point and lasting for a short time bluster Verb to talk or act in a noisy and threatening way; to blow in stormy gusts Noun speech that is loud and threatening bungle Verb to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness commentary Noun a series of notes clarifying or explaining something; an expression of opinion duration Noun length of time that something continues or lasts eerie Adj. causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysterious Synonyms and Antonyms Synonyms: -clever, penetrating Antonyms: -dull, blunted, mild, stupid Synonyms: -spout, rant, brag, swagger, bravado Synonyms: -blunder, blotch, mess up Synonyms: -explanation, remarks, narration, description, account, review, analysis Synonyms: -time Synonyms: -frightening, spooky, creepy stifle facet Noun Synonyms: one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of -angle, the cut surfaces of a gem characteristic, factor, element, cut fidelity Noun the state of being faithful; accuracy in details, exactness Synonyms: -loyalty, faithfulness Antonyms: -disloyalty, treachery, inexactness fray Noun a brawl, a noisy quarrel Verb to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate headstrong Adjective willful, stubborn Synonyms: -scuffle, unravel Synonyms: -obstinate, mulish, unruly Antonyms: -obedient, docile, submissive inhabitant Noun one living permanently in a given place Synonyms: -resident, native, occupant, tenant Antonyms: -stranger, outsider, visitor, foreigner numb Adjective having lost the power of feeling or movement Verb to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling Synonyms: -unfeeling, dazed, deaden Antonyms: -sensitive, alert pacify Verb to make peaceful or calm; to soothe Synonyms: -molify, placate Antonyms: -anger, arouse, stir up, foment, ignite ravenous Adj. greedy, very hungry; eager for satisfaction refute Verb to prove incorrect Synonyms: -starved, famished, voracious, wolfish Antonyms: -not hungry, well-fed, satisfied, satiated Synonyms: -disprove, rebut Antonyms: -prove, support, confirm, corroborate remorse Noun deep and painful regret for one’s past misdeeds; pangs of conscience Synonyms: -guilt Antonyms: -clear conscience, guiltlessness setback Noun something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a steplike recession in a wall Synonyms: -failure, reversal Antonyms: -advance, gain, progress, triumph smug Adj. overly self-satisfied, self-righteous Synonyms: -conceited, complacent Antonyms: -discontented, disgruntled Noun a brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book, etc.; a summary Synonyms: -outline, digest, abstract Verb to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while Synonym: -dawdle, dally synopsis tarry Antonyms: rush, hasten, leave, depart