Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 6-Part(s) of Speech, Definitions, Synonyms and
Antonyms
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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)
Synonyms and
Antonyms
Synonyms:
-schedule
agenda
Noun
The program for a meeting; a list, outline, or
plan of things to be considered or done
amiable
Adjective
friendly, good-natured
Synonyms:
-pleasant,
agreeable
Antonyms:
-unfriendly,
ill-humored,
gruff, hostile
befuddle
Verb
to confuse, make stupid
blight
Verb
to destroy, ruin
Noun
a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a
condition of disease or ruin
Adjective
rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited
boisterous
Synonyms:
-bewilder,
boggle, stupefy
Antonyms:
-enlighten,
set straight
Synonyms:
-eyesore,
spoil
Antonyms:
-foster,
promote,
nourish,
encourage
Synonyms:
-loud, unruly,
disorderly
Antonyms:
-quiet, calm,
well-behaved
clarity
Noun
clearness, accuracy
compliant
Adjective
willing to do what someone else wants; obedient
Synonyms:
-precision
Antonyms:
-confusion,
ambiguity,
murkiness
Synonyms:
-meek,
docile,
submissive
Antonyms:
-disobedient,
rebellious,
perverse
conserve
Verb
to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or
wasted; to save
Synonyms:
guard, care for
Antonyms:
-waste,
squander
debut
Noun
a first public appearance; a formal entrance into
society
Verb
to make a first appearance
gory
Adjective
Marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence
Synonyms:
-coming-out
Antonyms:
-retirement,
departure
Synonyms:
-bloody,
gruesome
Antonyms:
-bloodiness
gross
Adjective
vulgar; very noticeable; total
Noun
an overall total; twelve dozen
Verb
to earn
Verb
to cause, bring about; to persuade
induce
Synonyms:
-utter,
flagrant
Antonyms:
-delicate,
fine, partial,
net
Synonyms:
-prevail
upon, influence
Antonyms:
-prevent,
deter, hinder
leeway
Noun
extra space for moving along a certain route;
allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin
of error
limber
Adjective
Verb
flexible
a network of paths through which it is hard to
find one's way; something very mixed-up and
confusing
oracle
Noun
Synonyms:
-supple,
pliable stretch
to cause to become flexible
maze
Noun
Synonyms:
-latitude,
elbow room
someone or something that can predict the future
Antonyms:
-stiff, rigid,
wooden,
Synonyms:
-labyrinth,
puzzle, tangle
Synonyms:
-prophet, seer
partisan
Noun
a strong supporter of a person, party, or cause;
one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance
fighter, guerrilla
Adjective
strongly supporting one side only
Verb
to pay back; to give payment for
Verb
to go away from, leave empty; to void, annul
reimburse
vacate
vagabond
Noun
Adjective
idle wanderer
wandering; irresponsible
Synonyms:
-fan, booster,
biased
Antonyms:
-critic, foe,
neutral
Synonyms:
-repay,
refund,
compensate
Synonyms:
-depart, give
up abandon
Antonyms:
-occupy,
keep, hold
Synonym:
-hobo,
unsettled,
footloose
Antonyms:
homebody,
resident,
settled