Vocabulary Words Level C From Unit 1

Front 1

1. Definition of adage?
2. Synonyms of adage?
3. Antonyms of adage?

Back 1

1. A proverb; a wise saying
2. Maxim, saw, aphorism
3. N/A

Front 2

1. Definition of bonanza
2. Synonyms of bonanza?
3. Antonyms of bonanza?

Back 2

1. A rich mass of ore in a mine;something very valuable , profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain.
2. Windfall
3. N/A

Front 3

1. Definition of churlish?
2. One synonym of churlish?
3. One antonym of churlish?

Back 3

1. Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
2. Surly, ill-tempered
3. Courteous, civil, well-mannered

Front 4

1. Definition of citadel?
2. Synonyms of citadel?
3. Antonyms of citadel?

Back 4

1. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place.
2. Fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
3. N/A

Front 5

1. Definition of collaborate?
2. Synonyms of collaborate?
3. Antonyms of collaborate?

Back 5

1. To work together; work with.
2. Team up, join forces.
3. Work alone.

Front 6

1. Definition of decree?
2. Synonyms of decree?
3. Antonyms of decree?

Back 6

1. An order having the force of law; to issue such an order; command firmly or forcefully.
2. Proclamation, edict, proclaim.
3. N/A

Front 7

1. Definition of discordant?
2. Synonyms of discordant?
3. Antonyms of discordant?

Back 7

1. Disagreeable in sound; jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
2. Grating, shrill, different, divergent.
3. Harmonious, in agreement
3. N/A

Front 8

1. Definition of evolve?
2. Synonyms of evolve?
3. Antonyms of evolve?

Back 8

1. To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
2. Unfold, emerge
3. Wither, shrivel up, atrophy

Front 9

1. Definition of excerpt ?
2. Synonyms of excerpt ?
3. Antonyms of excerpt?

Back 9

1. A passage taken from a book, article, etc; to take such a passage; to quote
2. Portion, section, extract
3. N/A

Front 10

1. Definition of grope?
2. Synonyms of grope?
3. Antonyms of grope?

Back 10

1. To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly.
2. Fumble for, cast about for
3. N/A

Front 11

1. Definition of hover?
2. Synonyms of hover?
3. Antonyms of hover?

Back 11

1. To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
2. Linger, waver, seesaw
3. Soar

Front 12

1. Definition of jostle?
2. Synonyms of jostle?
3. Antonyms of jostle?

Back 12

1. To make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for.
2. Push
3. N/A

Front 13

1. Definition of laggard?
2. Synonyms of laggard?
3. Antonyms of laggard?

Back 13

1. A person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act or respond.
2. Slowpoke, straggler, sluggish
3. Early bird, swift, speedy, prompt

Front 14

1. Definition of plaudits?
2. Synonyms of plaudits?
3. Antonyms of plaudits?

Back 14

1. Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval.
2. Cheers, acclaim
3. Boos, disapproval, ridicule