Lesson Four Vocab

Question 1

1. Composite

Answer 1

Adjective: made up of separate parts
Synonym(s): compound; blended
Antonyms(s): uniform; simple

Question 2

2. Navigable

Answer 2

Adjective: able to be passed or traversed, especially for ships
Synonym(s): passable; negotiable
Antonym(s): obstructed; inaccessible

Question 3

3. Accentuate

Answer 3

Verb: to emphasize
Synonym(s): stress; accent
Antonym(s): minimize

Question 4

4. Transcribe

Answer 4

Verb: to write out or copy information, usually by hand
Synonym(s): none
Antonym(s): none

Question 5

5. Fruition

Answer 5

Noun: the attainment or completion of something desired
Synonym(s): realization; fulfillment
Antonym(s): loss

Question 6

6. Elude

Answer 6

Verb: to escape notice; to get away from
Synonym(s): avoid; evade; lose
Antonym(s): attract

Question 7

7. Fallow

Answer 7

Adjective: inactive, unproductive
Synonym(s): idle; barren
Antonym(s): fertile; productive

Question 8

8. Blight

Answer 8

Noun: anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation
Synonym(s): affliction; disease
Antonym(s): enhancement

Question 9

9. Obsequy

Answer 9

Noun: a funeral rite or ceremony
Synonym(s): none
Antonym(s): none

Question 10

10. Denizen

Answer 10

Noun: an occupant; an inhabitant
Synonym(s): resident
Antonym(s): emigrant; alien

Question 11

11. Fealty

Answer 11

Noun: obligated loyalty or faithfulness
Synonym(s): devotion; fidelity; allegiance
Antonym(s): disloyalty; treachery

Question 12

12. Entice

Answer 12

Verb: to attract by offering reward or pleasure
Synonym(s): tempt; lure
Antonym(s): discourage

Question 13

13. Gratify

Answer 13

Verb: to please
Synonym(s): satisfy; indulge
Antonym(s): displease; disappoint

Question 14

14. Laggard

Answer 14

Noun: a slow person, especially one who falls behind
Synonym(s): straggler; dawdler
Antonym(s): leader

Question 15

15. Gambit

Answer 15

Noun: a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage
Synonym(s): strategy; ploy; maneuver
Antonym(s): blunder