Vocabulary Unit 6

anonymous(a non y mous)

• Definition – (adj) unnamed, unknown

• The author of the letter remains anonymous.

browse

• Definition - (v) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop

• Many people like to browse through the neighborhood stores.

dupe

• Definition- (n) a person easily tricked; (v) to deceive

• The student reversed the digits in his locker combination so as to dupe anyone who tried to get in it.

dynamic(dy nam ic)

• Definition- (adj) active, energetic, forceful

• Some people refer to Batman and Robin as the dynamic duo.

eradicate(e rad i cate)

• Definition – (v) to root out, get rid of destroy completely

• We must eradicate poverty in our country.

frustrate(frus trate)

• Definition – (v) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire, to cause feelings of discouragement

• The game of golf is not meant to frustrate the player.

grim

• Definition – (adj) stern, fierce, cruel

• Many nations face grim situations when it comes to rebuilding their countries.

inimitable(in im i ta ble)

• Definition –(adj) not capable of being copied or imitated

• This dog’s personality is inimitable.

makeshift(make shift)

• Definition – (n) a temporary substitute for something else (adj) flimsy or temporary

• This building became the makeshift classroom after the hurricane.

marginal(marg i nal)

• Definition –(adj) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good or important enough for the purpose

• The hitting on the baseball team was marginal at best.

pending(pend ing)

• Definition –( adj) waiting to be settled;

• His jail term is pending the judge’s decision.

prescribe(pre scribe)

• Definition – (v) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

• The doctor will prescribe a medicine for the rash.

preview(pre view)

• Definition – (n) something seen in advance; (v) to view beforehand

• It is fun to watch the previews for the upcoming shows.

prominent(prom i nent)

• Definition – (adj) standing out so it can be easily seen; important, well-known

• The Sear’s Tower is a prominent building in Chicago.

quaint

• Definition – (adj) odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever

• Some cities in Europe are quaint.

scrimp

• Definition –(v) to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short or scanty

• If we scrimp for several weeks we can buy some new school clothes.

reluctant(re luc tant)

• Definition – (adj) unwilling, holding back

• Both the flower girl and ring bearer were reluctant to walk down the aisle.

snare

• Definition – (v) to trap, catch; (n) a trap or entanglement

• The boys made a snare to catch the animal.

utmost(ut most)

• Definition – (adj) greatest, highest, farthest (n) the extreme limit

• It is of utmost importance to follow all safety rules while conducting an experiment.

vengeance(ven geance)

• Definition – (n) punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence

• The winter storm came in the valley with a vengeance.