10th grade-ELA #6

to yield to; to assume an office or dignity

synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent

antonyms: demur, balk at

• proficient

• accede

• honorable

• chivalry

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

synonyms: swing, shake

• brandish

• obtrusive

• timid

• pliant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

to include or contain; to be made up of

synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass

antonyms: exclude

• compromise

• implicit

• comprise

• comprehend

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

skillful, nimble

synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

• incompetent

• slow

• preplanned

• deft

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

synonyms: wanting, devoid, penniless

antonyms: rich, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete

• affluent

• destitute

• constitute

• prosperous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

definite, clearly stated

synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

antonyms: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

• explicit

• obscured

• exposure

• doubtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

synonyms: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise

antonyms: implant, sow, foster, nourish

• vigilant

• extirpate

• create

• institute

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

coming at a bad time; not appropriate

synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable

antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune

• obtrusive

• wry

• inopportune

• incongruous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic

synonyms: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

antonyms: straightforward, unequivocal

• vague

• prying

• ironic

• hackneyed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

stale, moldy; out-of-date

synonyms: hackneyed, antiquated

antonyms: sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new

• musty

• fresh

• dusty

• nadir

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4