Vocabulary Workshop Level Blue Unit 2

Front 1

abandon

Example:
The captain gave the order to abandon ship.

Back 1

Definition:
(v.) to give up on completely; to leave with no intention of returning

Synonyms:
to desert, forsake, cease, surrender

Antonyms:
to continue, stay, remain, occupy

Front 2

assault

Example:
Dad dared us to assault his snow fort.

Back 2

Definition:
(n.) a violent attack

Synonyms:
(n.) an invasion, raid, mugging, beating; (v.) to besiege, storm

Antonyms:
(v.) to protect, defend, resist

Front 3

convert

Example:
The new convert was introduced to the congregation.

Back 3

Definition:
(v.) to change from one form to another
(n.) a person who has changed from one opinion, belief, or religion to another

Synonyms:
(v.) to transform, turn, alter, switch

Antonyms:
(v.) to maintain, conserve, remain

Front 4

dispute

Example:
Why not try to resolve the dispute peacefully?

Back 4

Definition:
(v.) to argue, debate, quarrel over; to question or doubt the truth of
(n.) an argument, quarrel, debate

Synonyms:
(v.) to differ, disagree; contest, challenge; (n.) a conflict, disagreement, controversy

Antonyms:
(v.) to agree, harmonize; (n.) an agreement, understanding, accord

Front 5

impressive

Example:
The skater gave an impressive performance.

Back 5

Definition:
(adj.) having a strong effect, commanding attention

Synonyms:
memorable, striking, stirring, thrilling, awesome, splendid

Antonyms:
inferior, mediocre

Front 6

justify

Example:
Be prepared to justify your behavior.

Back 6

Definition:
(v.) to show to be fair or right; to give good reasons for

Synonyms:
to defend, explain, support, excuse

Antonyms:
to convict, blame, accuse

Front 7

misleading

Example:
The lawyer called the statement misleading.

Back 7

Definition:
(adj.) tending to give a wrong idea, often on purpose

Synonyms:
deceptive, false, tricky, inaccurate

Antonyms:
direct, honest, true, accurate, straightforward

Front 8

numerous

Example:
Numerous aunts and uncles came to our family reunion.

Back 8

Definition:
(adj.) many or very many

Synonyms:
several, plenty, plentiful

Antonyms:
few

Front 9

productive

Example:
With care it may become a productive orchard.

Back 9

Definition:
(adj.) making or capable of making large amounts of; giving good results

Synonyms:
energetic, effective, fruitful, efficient, worthwhile

Antonyms:
unproductive, idle, useless, inactive

Front 10

shrewd

Example:
My aunt is a shrewd businesswoman.

Back 10

Definition:
(adj.) showing clever judgment and practical understanding

Synonyms:
artful, wise, sharp, crafty, wily, cunning

Antonyms:
slow, stupid, dull-witted

Front 11

strategy

Example:
Our teacher suggested a test-taking strategy

Back 11

Definition:
(n.) a carefully made plan or plot; a plan of military operations

Synonyms:
an approach, design, method, scheme

Antonyms:
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Front 12

villain

Example:
I am going to play the villain in the show.

Back 12

Definition:
(n.) an evil or wicked person or character, especially in a story or play

Synonyms:
a scoundrel, rascal, outlaw, criminal

Antonyms:
a hero, heroine, champion