unit 2 level d. adjourn (v) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place synonyms:...
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Vocabulary WorkshopUnit 2 Level D
Adjourn(v) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to
another place
Synonyms: postpone, suspend, discontinueAntonyms: open, begin, call to order
Alien
(n) a citizen of another country;(adj) foreign, strange
Synonyms: (adj) exotic,
unfamiliarAntonyms: (adj) native,
endemic, familiar
Compensation v. to make up for; to repay for services
Synonyms: pay back, reimburse, recompenseAntonyms: fail to reward; stiff
Erraticadj. not regular or
consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable
Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent, unpredictable
Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable
Fortifyv. to strengthen, build up
Synonyms: reinforce, shore upAntonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair
Illegible(adj) difficult or
impossible to read
Synonyms: unreadable, indecipherable, scribbled
Antonyms: readable, decipherable, distinct, clear
Lucrativeadj. bringing in
money; profitable
Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking
Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red
Mediocreadj. average, ordinary,
undistinguished
Synonyms: run-of-the-mill
Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding, distinguished
Proliferatev. to reproduce,
increase, or spread rapidly
Synonyms: multiply, mushroom
Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off
Tantalizev. to tease, torment by
teasing
Synonyms: tempt, lead-on, make one’s mouth water
Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify