Unit 5 Vocabulary

1. Unit 5 Vocabulary Ms. Schmitt

2. Antique (n.) an object made long ago; something made in the past (adj.) from the past; very old

3. Antique • Synonyms-an heirloom, relic, ancient, old-fashioned, vintage • Antonyms- modern, new, current, fresh • Sentence- Some people fill their homes with antiques. • Sentence- The antique cradle was carved in 1847

4. Baggage (n.) suitcases, bags, packages, equipment, or other items travelers carry; things that get in the way

5. Baggage • Synonyms- luggage, trunks, a hindrance, burden, impediment • Sentence: Many travelers carry too much baggage.

6. digest (n.) a shortened version of previously published writings; a magazine that publishes such short versions (v.) to understand or grasp an idea; to break down food within the body for nourishment

7. Digest • Synonyms: (n.) a summary; (v.) to absorb, assimilate; to eat, consume • Antonyms: (n.) an extension, expansion • Sentence: My parents read a monthly digest of international news. • Sentence: You may need time to digest the lesson you learned in school this week.

8. establish (v.) to set up, start, organize, or bring about; to prove beyond doubt

9. Establish • Synonyms: to build, create, form, plant; to plant; to confirm, demonstrate, show • Antonyms: to destroy, ruin; to disprove • Sentences: The new baby’s parents will establish a fund for her college education.

10. Eternal (adj.) lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever; seeming to be endless

11. Eternal • Synonyms: everlasting; timeless; constant, permanent, continual • Antonyms: temporary, ending; brief, fleeting, short; changeable • Sentences: Poets write of the eternal promise of spring.

12. Haste (n.) speed or quickness of motion; overeager action without caution

13. Haste • Synonyms: hurry, swiftness; rashness, carelessness; Antonyms: slowness, delay • Sentence: If you work in haste, you may make careless mistakes.

14. Humid (adj.) steamy or heavy with moisture; moist or damp

15. Humid • Synonyms: muggy, soggy, sweltering; wet clammy • Antonyms: Dry, Arid • Sentences: Ice cold lemonade is refreshing on a humid day.

16. lash (v.) to whip or strike; to scold; to strap down with rope or cord (n.) a whip; a blow made by or as if by a whip; an eyelash

17. Lash • Synonyms: (v.) to flog, thrash; to criticize; to tie, fasten • Antonyms: (v.) to praise • Sentence: A cornered animal may lash out in fear. • Sentence: The man bore scars from the cruel lash.

18. oppose (v.) to be against, resist, object to; to be in direst contrast with

19. Oppose • Synonyms: to protest, fight, dispute, confront; to deny, combat, contradict • Antonyms: to aid, assist, approve, confirm, cooperate, favor, help, support, join • Sentence: A group of senators will oppose the bill.

20. Pioneer (n.) a person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle and area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas (v.) to open the way for others to follow

21. Pioneer • Synonyms: (n.) settler, explorer, trailblazer; developer, innovator • Sentence: The Wright brothers became pioneers when they piloted the first powered flight in 1903. • Sentence: Our city will pioneer the use of electric buses.

22. Sensible (adj.) showing or having good judgment or reason; aware of

23. Sensible • Synonyms: reasonable, wise, prudent; informed, conscious, observant • Antonyms: foolish, unwise, unreasonable; unaware • Sentence: It’s only sensible to wear a warm coat on a cold day

24. Worthy (adj.) having value, importance, or worth; good enough for

25. Worthy • Synonyms: deserving, excellent, admirable, useful • Antonyms: unworthy, useless • Sentence: Many people volunteer to work for a worthy charity.