Vocab Workshop B Unit 6 Words & Examples
Vocabulary Worksop Level B Unit 6
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- eradicate
- (v) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely; wipe out
- grim
- (adj) stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel; dreadful
- snare
- The unsuspecting spy was caught in a _________________ set by the other side.
- marginal
- During times of economic hardship, many people have only a _________________ standard of living.
- makeshift
- The boards and cinder blocks are only a _________________ until the bookcase arrives.
- pending
- (adj) waiting to be settled; (prep) until; undecided
- inimitable
- (adj) not capable of being copied or imitated; incomparable
- scrimp
- (v) to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty; economize
- dupe
- The villain in the play tried to _________________ the hero out of his money.
- prominent
- Some famous authors are _________________ figures in society.
- browse
- (v) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window shop; skim
- quaint
- (adj) odd or old- fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made; picturesque
- preview
- (n) something seen in advance; (v) to view beforehand; foretaste
- prescribe
- The doctor was quick to _________________ bed rest.
- inimitable
- The young performer stole the show with her _________________ charm.
- utmost
- The voters had the _________________ regard for her ability as a leader.
- browse
- I like to _________________ through a book before I buy it.
- frustrate
- Nothing could _________________ our plans to storm the fort.
- makeshift
- The army cot serves as a _________________ bed for guests.
- dupe
- (n) a person easily tricked or deceived; (v) to deceive; fool
- prescribe
- (v) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purpose; order
- preview
- The teacher wished to _________________ the video before showing it to the class.
- snare
- (v) to trap, catch; (n) a trap or entanglement; trap
- pending
- Sentencing the convicted criminal was postponed _________________ the judges decision.
- snare
- They set up a trap to _________________ the rodents that were getting in the garden.
- quaint
- My parents stayed at a _________________ old inn in Vermont.
- vengeance
- History is filled with examples of wronged rulers seeking _________________ against their enemies.
- makeshift
- (n) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj) crude, flimsy, or temporary; substitute
- pending
- Curiosity about the _________________ trial builds with each day.
- grim
- Many Third World Nations face the _________________ prospect of famine.
- prominent
- (adj) standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well- known; conspicuous
- frustrate
- (v) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement; thwart
- eradicate
- The team of doctors and researchers worked tirelessly to _________________ the disease.
- vengeance
- (n) punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence; revenge
- anonymous
- (adj) unnamed, without the name of the person involved writer, composer, etc) unknown; lacking individuallity or character; unknown
- reluctant
- (adj) unwilling, holding back; hesitant
- dupe
- He played the _________________ in one of Shakespeare's comedies.
- reluctant
- The attorney called the _________________ witness to the stand.
- anonymous
- The detective received an _________________ tip that helped to narrow the search for the thief.
- utmost
- (adj) greatest, highest, farthest; (n) the extreme limit; highest
- dynamic
- The advertising agency was looking to hire a creative person with a _________________ personality.
- scrimp
- When the factory closed and other work was scarce, many people were forced to _________________.
- dynamic
- (adj) active, energetic, forceful; vigorous
- preview
- The critics saw a _________________ of the new movie.
- marginal
- (adj) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose; minimal