Unit 6 Flashcards
Browse
To nibble, graze; to read casually; window shop
Synonyms- skim, scan, dip into
Antonyms- poor over, scrutinize
Anonymous
Unnamed, without the name of the person involved
Unknown; lacking individuality or character
Synonym(s)- nameless
Dupe
A person easily tricked or deceived; to deceive
Synonyms- fool, mislead, hoodwink, delude
Antonyms- undeceive, disabuse
Dynamic
Energetic, active, forceful
Synonyms- vigorous, high-powered
Antonyms- lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic, sluggish
Eradicate
To root out, get rid of, destroy completely
Synonyms- wipe out, uproot
Antonyms- install, implant, foster, promote
Frustrate
To prevent from accomplishing a purpose; or fulfilling a desire to cause feelings of discouragement
Synonyms- thwart, foil, baffle, disappointment
Antonym- help, assist, abet
Grim
Stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
Synonyms- dreadful, frightful, ferocious
Antonyms- mild, merciful, delightful
Inimitable
Not capable of being copied or imitated
Synonyms- matchless, incomparable, unique
No antonyms
Makeshift
A temporary substitute for something else; crude, flimsy, or temporary
Synonyms- stopgap, substitute
Antonyms- permanent, durable, solid, sturdy
Marginal
In, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large or important enough for the purpose
Synonyms- borderline, minimal, peripheral
Antonyms- central, pivotal, focal
Pending
Waiting to be settled; until
Synonyms- undecided, unsettled
Antonyms- settled, decided, resolved
Prescribe
To order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purpose
Synonyms- specify, appoint, recommend
Preview
Something seen in advance; to view beforehand
Synonyms- foretaste
Prominent
Standing out so as to be easily seen; important well-known
Synonyms- conspicuous, noticeable
Quaint
Odd or old fashioned in a pleasing way, clever, igneous, skillfully made
Synonyms- picturesque, particular, strange, curious
Antonyms- familiar, commonplace, modern, contemporary
