Vocabulary Word Builder
Unit 2 Vocabulary Workshop
Name_________________
Word
Meaning
Mnemonic
(adj.) Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words
intended to conceal a lack of ideas.
Bombastic
Synonyms: Inflated, Highfalutin, Pretentious
Antonyms: Unadorned, Simple Plain, Austere
(adj.) Without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking
sophistication and poise; without feathers.
Callow
Synonyms: Green, Raw, Inexperienced
Antonyms: Mature, Grown-Up, Polished, Sophisticated
(n.) A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a
larger reality.
Epitome
Synonyms: Abstract, Digest, Model, Archetype
(v.) To urge strongly, advise earnestly
Exhort
Synonyms: Entreat, Implore
Antonyms: Discourage, Advise Against
(v.) To violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds.
Infringe
Synonyms: Encroach, Intrude, Poach
Antonyms: Stay in Bounds
(n.) One who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to
be, an intruder.
Interloper
Intrinsic
Occult
Permeate
Stringent
Surmise
Synonyms: Trespasser, Meddler, Buttinsky
(adj.) Belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential,
inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part.
Synonyms: Innate, Natural
Antonyms: Extrinsic, External, Outward
(adj.) Mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not
detectable by ordinary means. (v.) To hide, conceal; eclipse.
(n.) Matters involving the supernatural.
Synonyms: (adj.) Supernatural
Antonyms: (adj.) Mundane, Common,
(v.) To spread through, penetrate, soak through.
(adj.) Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling;
sharp or bitter to the taste.
Synonyms: Stern, Rigorous, Tough, Urgent, Imperative
Antonyms: Lenient, Mild, Lax, Permissive
(v.) To think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to
conjecture or guess. (n.) Likely idea that lacks definite proof.
Synonyms: (v.) Infer (n.) Inference, Presumption