Vw 8 Flashcards
1
Q
abnormal
A
strange, not usual
Syn. irregular
Ant. normal
2
Q
catastrophe
A
huge disaster
Syn. cataclysm
Ant. victory
3
Q
decrease
A
a lessening; to become less
Syn. reduce
Ant. grow
4
Q
flourish
A
thrive; dramatic gesture
Syn. increase
Ant. die
5
Q
insubordinate
A
disobedient
Syn. unruly
Ant. docile
6
Q
onslaught
A
violent attack, sudden rush
Syn. onset
7
Q
outstrip
A
to go ahead of, exceed
Syn. surpass
Ant. trail
8
Q
prudent
A
showing good sense, cautious
Syn. wary
Ant. rash
9
Q
quench
A
end, extinguish
Syn. stifle
Ant. ignite
10
Q
swerve
A
sharp turn; to turn sharply
Syn. digress
11
Q
capsize
A
upset, turn bottom side up
Syn. upend
12
Q
disputatious
A
inclined to argue or debate
Syn. contentious
Ant. pacific
13
Q
evict
A
to force out
Syn. expel
Ant. insert
14
Q
incentive
A
reason to do something
Syn. motive
Ant. curb
15
Q
legible
A
easily read
Syn. clear
Ant. unreadable
