Unit 4 Vocabulary

Our school follows an _____ approach to student discipline.

Thankfully the tumor is not ______ and my dog does not need surgery.

in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things

SYNONYMS: wicked ANTONYMS: wholesome, beneficial

SYNONYMS:perplex, confound ANTONYMS: set straight, enlighten

to obtain through special effort; to bring about

full of life and vigor; courageous

Sara was _____ when she realized she was the only one wearing her Halloween costume at school.

SYNONYMS: embarrass, abash

SYNONYMS: arguable, at issue

SYNONYMS: traditional, standard, customary

I was able to _____ the limited addition watch for my husband for Christmas.

to puzzle completely, confuse

arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

SYNONYMS: lively, animated, gallant ANTOYNMS: lifeless, dull

Bob was completely ______ when he showed up at the party and no one was there.

not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

a joining together for some common purpose

This is one of the most ______ elections of all time. Everyone is arguing about it!

The teacher's effort was _____ because no one passed the test.

The ____ cheerleaders brought a lively presence to the game.

SYNONYMS: insubordinate; rebellious; perverse

SYNONYMS: gain, achieve

deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

SYNONYMS: pact, league, coalition ANTONYMS: rift, split

Do you want to form an _______ with us in the dodgeball game?

to hurt someone’s feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation;

SYN: useless, vain, unproductive ANT: productive, effective

The _____ student was always getting detention and OSS.

ANTONYMS: docile, well-behaved, predictable

ANTONYMS: unusual, unconventional, heretical