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Vocabulary Unit 12

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  • antonym - obvious, plain, clear, unequivocal
    ambiguous
  • (v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
    thrive
  • synonym - brave, bold, gallant, heroic
    valiant
  • synonym - (n) move, tactic (v) guide, manipulate
    maneuver
  • (n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
    maneuver
  • antonym - questionable, debatable, arguable
    indisputable
  • synonym - countless, measureable
    incalculable
  • synonym - sturdy, husky brawny, athletic, hefty
    strapping
  • synonym - vandalize, cripple, subvert, destroy
    sabotage
  • synonym - deliberate, award, bestow
    confer
  • synonym - freezing, unresponsive
    frigid
  • (adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount
    scant
  • (adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
    stealthy
  • antonym - abundant, plentiful, profuse, excessive
    scant
  • (n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action
    sabotage
  • synonym - hesitate, block
    balk
  • antonym - relaxed, easy going, laid-back
    intensive
  • synonym - reserve
    earmark
  • synonym - sly, furtive
    stealthy
  • (adj) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope
    titanic
  • synonym - gigantic, huge
    titanic
  • (n.) an instrument, tool; (v.) to put into effect
    implement
  • (adj.) thorough, deep, showing great effort; concentrated
    intensive
  • antonym - timid, cowardly, fainthearted, "chicken"
    valiant
  • (v.) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n.) an identifying feature
    earmark
  • (v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor or honor.
    confer
  • antonym - weak, frail, fragile, puny
    strapping
  • (adj) tall, strong, healthy
    strapping
  • synonym - inadequate, meager, skimpy, bare
    scant
  • synonym - seize, snatch
    abduct
  • antonym - hot, balmy, torrid, warm, friendly
    frigid
  • antonym - mellow, soothing, musical, honeyed
    strident
  • synonym - uncertain, unclear, equivocal
    ambiguous
  • synonym - piercing, grating
    strident
  • Not clear, having two or more possible meanings
    ambiguous
  • synonym - flourish, blossom, prosper
    thrive
  • antonym - withdraw, take away, withhold, deny
    confer
  • synonym - thoroughgoing, heightened, exhaustive
    intensive
  • (adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
    valiant
  • extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
    frigid
  • (v.) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n.) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher
    balk
  • antonym - measurable, countable, predictable
    incalculable
  • To kidnap, carry off by force
    abduct
  • synonym - irrefutable, undeniable, incontestable
    indisputable
  • synonym - (adj) dense, (v) compress
    compact
  • (adj.) too great to be counted, unpredictable, uncertain
    incalculable
  • (adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
    strident
  • synonym - (n) device, utensil (v) fulfill, accomplish, achieve
    implement
  • antonym - enormous, humongous, bulky
    compact
  • closely and firmly packed together; small; (v.) to squeeze together; (n.) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
    compact
  • (adj.) beyond question or argument, definitely true
    indisputable