Vocab 1-4

Question 1

Front (Word)

Answer 1

Back (Details)

Question 2

Brawl

Answer 2

Definition: An intense, loud fight
Synonyms: fight, rumble
Antonyms: talk it out, peace
Example Sentence: A brawl broke out in math class today after one student accused another of cheating.

Question 3

Entail

Answer 3

Definition: To involve or include
Synonyms: includes, involves
Antonyms: empty, void, excludes
Example Sentence: A doctoral program entails long nights and a heavy workload.

Question 4

Disparage

Answer 4

Definition: To belittle or speak down to
Synonyms: ridicule, deride
Antonyms: admire, compliment
Example Sentence: A good boss is stern but never disparages his or her employees.

Question 5

Fundamental

Answer 5

Definition: The most essential or most basic part
Synonyms: crucial, elementary
Antonyms: accessory, insignificant
Example Sentence: A thesis is arguably the most fundamental part of an essay.

Question 6

Insatiable

Answer 6

Definition: Can’t be satisfied
Synonyms: urgent, unsatisfiable
Antonyms: fulfilled, pleased
Example Sentence: A vampire’s thirst for blood is said to be insatiable.

Question 7

Endow

Answer 7

Definition: To equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
Synonyms: give, gift, bestow, equip
Antonyms: take, deny, steal
Example Sentence: According to the myth, the gods endowed him with the gift of healing.

Question 8

Perish

Answer 8

Definition: To die; to pass away
Synonyms: die, gone, kick the bucket
Antonyms: survive, live
Example Sentence: According to the news, nobody perished in the fire.

Question 9

Adapt

Answer 9

Definition: To accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
Synonyms: adjust, get used, to get the hang of
Antonyms: remain the same, unchanging, stuck
Example Sentence: Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments.

Question 10

Advocate

Answer 10

Definition: To defend or promote something
Synonyms: protect, engage, fight for
Antonyms: attack, abandon, put-down
Example Sentence: Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.

Question 11

Afford

Answer 11

Definition: To be able to buy
Synonyms: in your price range, enough $
Antonyms: unable to buy, too expensive
Example Sentence: He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.

Question 12

Egregious

Answer 12

Definition: Extremely bad
Synonyms: atrocious, deplorable
Antonyms: concealed, mild, good
Example Sentence: After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she’d made an egregious mistake.

Question 13

Flourish

Answer 13

Definition: To prosper, grow, or make fast progress
Synonyms: skyrocket, push ahead of others
Antonyms: lessen, slow down, stunt
Example Sentence: After one year, the tiny plants had flourished into a breathtaking garden.

Question 14

Consensus

Answer 14

Definition: Overall agreement
Synonyms: accord, unity, agreement
Antonyms: disagreement, dissension
Example Sentence: After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.

Question 15

Prohibit

Answer 15

Definition: To command against, to outlaw
Synonyms: ban, block, forbid
Antonyms: allow, approve, advance
Example Sentence: Alcohol was prohibited in the US in the 1920s.

Question 16

Adversarial

Answer 16

Definition: Relating to hostile opposition
Synonyms: antagonistic, opposed, adverse
Antonyms: assistant, friendly
Example Sentence: An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.

Question 17

Abate

Answer 17

Definition: To become less active, less intense, or less in amount
Synonyms: decrease, diminish, recede
Antonyms: advance, develop, enlarge
Example Sentence: As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.

Question 18

Onset

Answer 18

Definition: The beginning or early stages
Synonyms: commencement, dawning, outbreak
Antonyms: conclusion, end, completion
Example Sentence: At the onset of her career as a lawyer, things were looking up.

Question 19

Imprudent

Answer 19

Definition: Not cautious or prudent; rash
Synonyms: careless, foolish, reckless
Antonyms: attentive, careful, cautious
Example Sentence: Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don’t be imprudent about money.

Question 20

Expend

Answer 20

Definition: To use up (as in energy or money)
Synonyms: consume, put-out, dispense
Antonyms: accumulate, collect, save
Example Sentence: Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.

Question 21

Undulate

Answer 21

Definition: To move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Synonyms: billow, wobble
Antonyms: still, choppy
Example Sentence: Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.