Madison County School District



Unit 6 Vocabulary Words & Definitionsanonymous- unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or characterSynonym: namelessbrowse- to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shopSynonym: scan, dip intoAntonym: pore over, scrutinizedupe- a person easily tricked or deceived; to deceiveSynonym: mislead, hoodwink, deludeAntonym: undeceive, disabusedynamic- active, energetic, forcefulSynonym: high-powered, boldAntonym: lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic, sluggisheradicate- to root out, get rid of, destroy completelySynonym: uproot, abolishAntonym: implant, instill, foster, promotefrustrate- to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragementSynonym: foil, baffle, disappointAntonym: help, assist, abetgrim- stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruelSynonym: dreadful, frightfulAntonym: mild, merciful, delightfulinimitable- not capable of being copied or imitatedSynonym: matchless, incomparable, uniquemakeshift- a temporary substitute for something else; crude, flimsy, or temporarySynonym: stopgap, improvisationAntonym: permanent, durable, solid, sturdymarginal- in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purposeSynonym: borderline, peripheralAntonym: central, pivotal, focalpending- waiting to be settled; untilSynonym: unsettled, unfinishedAntonym: settled, decided, resolvedprescribe- to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposesSynonym: specify, appointpreview- something seen in advance; to view beforehandSynonym: foretasteprominent- standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-knownSynonym: conspicuous, noticeableAntonym: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscurequaint- odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully madeSynonym: picturesque, peculiar, strange, curiousreluctant- unwilling, holding backSynonym: hesitant, loath, disinclinedAntonym: willing, eager, inclinedscrimp- to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scantySynonym: economizeAntonym: splurgesnare- to trap, catch; a trap or entanglementSynonym: pitfall, entrapAntonym: liberateutmost- greatest, highest, farthest; the extreme limitSynonym: supreme, bestAntonym: leastvengeance- punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violenceSynonym: retaliation, reprisalAntonym: forgiveness, pardon ................
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