Unit 3 - Vocabulary Workshop Level F (copy)

Definition:

• to have an intense dislike or hatred for (v.)

• loathe, abhor, despise, detest

• relish, savor, esteem

Definitions:

• the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another (n.)

• the resultant blend (n.)

• adaptation

none;

deacculturation. de-enculturation. cultural divergence.

Definitions:

• resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character (adj.)

• accidental, not essential (adj.)

• (medicine) acquired, not congenital (adj.)

• extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous

• essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

Definition:

• to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute (v.)

• impute, credit

none; demote, forfeit, disapproval, mistrust, distrust

Definition:

• roundabout, not direct (adj.)

• indirect, meandering, winding

• straight, direct, as the crow flies

Definition:

• to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress (v.)

feel sorry for, empathize

• feel no sympathy for

Definitions:

• to direct or order (v.)

• to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way (v.)

• to prohibit (v.)

• bid, charge, adjure

• allow, permit

Definition:

• to make easy, cause to progress faster (v.)

• accelerate, facilitate, speed up

• hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

Definitions:

• to make amends, make up for (v.)

• to avert (v.)

• redeem, make amends for, make reparation

none; blame, charge, damage, forfeit, harm, injure, lose, punish

Definitions:

• a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (n.)

• to be in or work into such a state (v.)

• to produce alcohol by chemical action (v.)

Synonyms:

commotion, turmoil, unrest

Antonyms:

peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

Definitions:

• resulting from or marked by lack of attention (adj.)

• unintentional, accidental (adj.)

Synonym:

accidental

Antonyms:

deliberate, intentional

Definitions:

• existing in name only, not real (adj.)

• too small to be considered or taken seriously (adj.)

Synonyms:

• titular, inconsequential

Antonyms:

• actual, exorbitant

Definitions:

• not decisive or definite (adj.)

• unwilling to take a clear position (adj.)

Synonyms:

• cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

Antonyms:

• positive, definite, committed

Definitions:

• to steal something that has been given into one’s trust (v.)

• to take improperly for one’s own use (v.)

Synonyms:

defraud, misappropriate

Antonyms: none

Definition:

• a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) (n.)

Synonyms:

• penchant, propensity

Antonyms:

• inability, incapacity

Definition:

• composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances (n.)

• poise, self-assurance, equanimity

• excitability, hysteria, flappability

Definitions:

• resistant to lawful authority (adj.)

• having the purpose of overthrowing an established government (adj.)

• mutinous, rebellious, subversive

• supportive, faithful, allegiant

Definitions:

• thin, slender, not dense (adj.)

• lacking clarity or sharpness (adj.)

• of slight importance (adj.)

• lacking a sound basis, poorly supported (adj.)

Synonyms:

flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy

Antonyms:

strong, solid, substantial, valid

Definition:

• bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) (adj.)

Synonyms:

withering, acerbic, mordant

Antonyms:

bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

Definition:

• to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end (v.)

Synonyms:

• cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk

Antonyms:

• coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm