Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 11

Study Notes

Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 11

brevity
- Conciseness and terseness are key characteristics.
- Antonyms include verbosity and long-windedness.
comport
- Means to behave in a certain manner, implying agreement or concurrence.
concise
- Suggests brief and to-the-point communication.
- Antonyms include wordy and verbose, highlighting the contrast with excessive length.
demure
- Associated with qualities like shyness and decorum.
- Antonyms encompass boldness and assertiveness.
depreciation
- Refers to a reduction in value, synonymous with cheapening.
- Antonyms focus on increase and appreciation.
deteriorate
- Means to worsen or decline in quality.
- Opposites include improve and enhance.
divulge
- Involves revealing or disclosing information.
- Antonyms emphasize secrecy and concealment.
enlightened
- Indicates a state of being informed and aware.
- Antonyms reflect a lack of knowledge or awareness.
forestall
- Means to prevent or hinder something from occurring.
- Opposites include welcoming or accepting.
garble
- Refers to confusion or misrepresentation of information.
- Antonyms include clarify and articulate for clear communication.
proponent
- Describes a supporter or advocate for a particular idea or cause.
- Opposites include opponent and critic, representing those against the idea.
quaver
- Suggests a trembling or vibrating motion.
recoil
- Can refer to flinching or the kickback effect of a gun.
- Opposite actions include advancing or gaining ground.
recoup
- Means to recover or retrieve losses.
- Antonyms focus on loss or defaulting.
reek
- Refers to a strong, unpleasant smell or stench.
- Antonyms suggest pleasant scents like fragrances.
relentless
- Characterized by a persistent and merciless nature.
- Antonyms include merciful and accommodating.
rivulet
- Refers to a small stream or brook.
squander
- Involves wasting resources, particularly money.
- Antonyms indicate saving or economizing.
staccato
- Describes sound that is abrupt and disjointed in quality.
- Antonyms reflect continuous and flowing sounds.
statute
- Represents a rule or enactment established by authority .

Description

Test your understanding of synonyms and antonyms with this flashcard quiz from Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 11. This unit focuses on enhancing your vocabulary skills through various words and their meanings. Challenge yourself to identify the correct synonyms and antonyms for each word presented.