Unit 6 Flashcards
(v.) to make up for
atone
Synonym: expiate
atone
(n.) slavery; any state of being bound or held down
bondage
Synonyms: servitude, subjection, dependence
bondage
Antonyms: freedom, liberty, independence
bondage
(adj.) believable
credible
Synonyms: plausible, acceptable, likely
credible
Antonyms: unbelievable, implausible, improbable
credible
(v.) to pay for
defray
Synonyms: bear the cost, foot the bill
defray
(adj.) hardworking, industrious, not lazy
diligent
Synonyms: assiduous, sedulous
diligent
Antonyms: lazy, indolent, cursory, perfunctory
diligent
(adj.) sad; dreary
doleful
Synonyms: sorrowful, mournful, dolorous
doleful
Antonyms: blithe, jaunty, buoyant
doleful
(adj.) frightful, horrible, deathly pale
ghastly
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling, grisly
ghastly
Antonyms: pleasant, agreeable, attractive
ghastly
(v.) to hold back
hamper
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit
hamper
Antonyms: facilitate, ease, smooth the way
hamper