Unit 13

Vocabulary Level E

antipathyDEF = (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feelingSYN = hostility, enmity, aversion, bad bloodANT = attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy

Word Connection:ANTI = AGAINST

These anti-war protesters have an ANTIPATHY for violence.

applicableDEF = (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant,

suitableSYN = appropriate, fit, aptANT = inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant

Word Connection:The root is APPLY.

Make-up is APPLICABLE to the face. It can be

APPLIED.

When APPLYING for a job, you have to

include all APPLICABLE

(relevant) information.

assetDEF = (n.) something of value; a resource; an

advantageSYN = property, possession, holding, endowmentANT = drawback, handicap, liability

Word Connection:Lincoln-Way’s “Asset of the Month”teaches you a VALUE that will give you an ADVANTAGE in life.

Cash savings, a home, and a car

are all considered monetary ASSETS.

besetDEF = (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround,

hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

SYN = (v.) assail, harass, badger, pester, torment

This ring is BESET with diamonds.

In the wild female lions surround and BESET their prey (here, the

Hippo) to provide food for the pride.

compassionDEF = (n.) sympathy for another’s suffering;

pitySYN = concern, commiserationANT = indifference, callousness, heartlessness

Word Connection:PASSION = FEELINGCompassion is feeling sorry for someone.

COMPASSION is giving someone a helping

hand to show that you CARE.Nurses need

to have COMPASSION for people

who need their help.

decorumDEF = (n.) proper behavior, good taste;

orderlinessSYN = seemliness, good form, proprietyANT = impropriety, bad form, bad taste

Word Connection:DEcorum = DEcency

On The Office Angela is the living definition of

DECORUM. She is PRIM and PROPER.

Children learn GOOD MANNERS at a young age so they can learn to

behave with DECORUM.

duressDEF = (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible

confinementSYN = intimidation, coercionANT = persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk,

cajolery

Word Connection:Being under DURESScan cause STRESS!

In this picture the man on the right is

under DURESS because the bully is INTIMDATING him.

exuberantDEF = (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic,

unrestrained; excessive, abundantSYN = lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavishANT = depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained

Word Connection:EXcited = EXuberant

An EXUBERANT person has an EXCESSIVE amount of

ENERGY…like Jim Carrey!!!!

facsimileDEF = (n.) an exact copySYN = replica, duplicate, reproduction, cloneANT = variation, modification, permutation

Word Connection:facSIMILe = SIMILAR

With IDENTICAL twins one is a FACSIMILE of the

other.

imbibeDEF = (v.) to drink; to take in, absorbSYN = swallow, gulp, assimilate, digestANT = eject, emit, expel, discharge

Word Connection:Babies need a BIB when they IMBIBE so they don’t spill on their clothes.

I bet Michael Jordan has IMBIBED a lot of

Gatorade in his life!

exuberant imbibe besetantipathy compassion decorum

1. It doesn’t do much good to feel ______ for those who are suffering unless we also take action and help them.

2. Cough syrup can be difficult to ______ because the bad taste can trigger one’s gag reflex.

3. Dan was truly amazing! Even though he was _____ with problems at work, with his health, and with paying for his daughter’s education, he always kept a positive attitude.

4. The basketball referees were worried about fighting on the court when the two teams with a long-standing ______ toward one another played.

5. Although Tim’s ______ personality could be great fun outside of school, during class his excessive energy had a tendency to get him into trouble.

facsimile duress decorumasset applicable exuberant

1. Some of the lessons Americans learned during the Great Depression are ______ to our current economic struggle.

2. Working in the public relations field requires having the______ of friendliness.

3. The judge had a feeling that the suspect’s confession was not voluntary, but was given under _________.

4. Debra’s sense of _______ is so strong that she often makes other people feel like they can’t relax and be themselves.

5. My 25 page senior term paper was so important that I made a __________ to guarantee I would have a copy to turn in.

implacableDEF = (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified;

unyieldingSYN = relentless, inexorable, unappeasableANT = lenient, indulgent, permissive, flexible

Word Connection:Something IMPLACABLE

cannot be moved from its PLACE.

A tornado is an unstoppable,

IMPLACABLE force of nature.

infinitesimal DEF = (adj.) so small as to be almost

immeasurable; minuteSYN = tiny, microscopic, unnoticeableANT = vast, immense, huge

These INFINITESIMAL figurines were created in the eye of a needle!!

This is what an INFINITESIMAL germ cell looks like under a microscope.

innocuousDEF = (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificantSYN = feeble, unobjectionableANT = harmful, dangerous, toxic

Word Connection:INNOCuous = INNOCent

militateDEF = (v.) to have effect or force on or against

someone or somethingSYN = counter, oppose, work against

Word Connection:The MILITARY uses forceagainst others. They MILITATE.

patentDEF = (n.) exclusive rights over an invention;

copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted

SYN =(n.) exclusive rights; (adj.) evidentANT = (adj.) concealed, hidden ,secret

The COPYRIGHT symbol shows that an invention or trademark is PATENTED

and cannot be stolen.

prowessDEF = (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or

abilitySYN = valor, courage, heroism, masteryANT = cowardice, incompetence

Word Connection:“PRO” sports players havePROWESS that makes themsuperior to other players.

Superman has PROWESS. He is SUPERIOR to mere

mortals.

sedateDEF = (adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to

administer a tranquilizerSYN = (adj.) unruffled, composed, cool and

collectedANT = (adj.) loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant

Anesthesia SEDATES

people so they are SEDATE

during surgery.

Tranquilizer darts can be used to SEDATE large

animals.

stentorianDEF = (adj.) extremely loudSYN = thundering, booming, deafening, ear-

splittingANT = hushed, inaudible, whispered

A STEREO can be STENTORIAN.

stipulateDEF = (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a

condition of agreementSYN = specify, contract, provide for

Word Connection:manIPULATE = to control and arrange something exactlyas you want it

A contract STIPULATES a specific arrangement.

Once you sign a contract you must follow its STIPULATIONS.

ultimatumDEF = (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditionsSYN = final terms

Word Connection:ULTIMATE = LAST

The Bourne Ultimatum was the FINAL movie in the

Bourne trilogy.

Jason Bourne gave the U.S. government his

FINAL TERMS.

sedate ultimatum stentorianimplacable patent prowess

1. Before we could administer a dose of medicine to the cougar, we had to _____ the animal to protect ourselves.

2. The ______ cry of the teething baby kept every member of the family awake all night long.

3. After 7 years of dating, Judy gave Mitch a(n) _______: “Marry me or I’m out of here!”

4. The ______ focus and work ethic of the company’s CEO turned the business into a Fortune 500 contender.

5. Whoever has the ______ on the Snuggie sure is making a bunch of money for his seemingly silly invention!

infinitesimal stipulate prowessmilitate innocuous stentorian

1. Tim would love to have a dog, but unfortunately, his apartment’s lease ______ that he can’t have any pets.

2. When you sit and look up at the vast universe of stars, it can make you feel ______.

3. The stunning _____ of the Olympic skater was breathtaking to watch.

4. Although my handshake with Anthony seemed ______, I later came down with the flu from which he had just recovered.

5. Our government hopes to keep the peace, but they will not hesitate to _______ against our enemies if provoked.