Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 5-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)
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