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Vocabulary Workshop

Vocabulary Workshop . Unit 2 Level D. Adjourn. (v) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place Synonyms: postpone, suspend, discontinue Antonyms: open, begin, call to order. Alien. (n) a citizen of another country; ( adj ) foreign, strange Synonyms: ( adj ) exotic, unfamiliar

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Vocabulary Workshop

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  1. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2 Level D

  2. Adjourn • (v) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place • Synonyms: postpone, suspend, discontinue • Antonyms: open, begin, call to order

  3. Alien • (n) a citizen of another country;(adj) foreign, strange • Synonyms: (adj) exotic, unfamiliar • Antonyms: (adj) native, endemic, familiar

  4. Compensation   v. to make up for; to repay for services • Synonyms: pay back, reimburse, recompense • Antonyms: fail to reward; stiff

  5. Erratic • adj. not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable • Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent, unpredictable • Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable

  6. Fortify • v. to strengthen, build up • Synonyms: reinforce, shore up • Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

  7. Illegible • (adj) difficult or impossible to read • Synonyms: unreadable, indecipherable, scribbled • Antonyms: readable, decipherable, distinct, clear

  8. Lucrative • adj. bringing in money; profitable • Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking • Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red

  9. Mediocre • adj. average, ordinary, undistinguished • Synonyms: run-of-the-mill • Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding, distinguished

  10. Proliferate • v. to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly • Synonyms: multiply, mushroom • Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off

  11. Tantalize • v. to tease, torment by teasing • Synonyms: tempt, lead-on, make one’s mouth water • Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

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