Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 11

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 .