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