Unit 2 Vocabulary

Definitions Match the words to their definitions. adverse unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile arid extremely dry; uninteresting, dull assailant a person who attacks violently billow a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave confront to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge Synonyms Match the words to their synonyms. constrain loosen, liberate contemporary present-day depict sketch disinterested unbiased hypocrite phony Antonyms Match each word with its antonym. encompass leave out groundless justified incomprehensible understandable maximum minimum ruffle smooth out Read the following sentences and choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 1. Scientists should not manipulate data.2. The parrot often mimics our conversations.3. The private lake is so serene.4. Why do you look so sheepish? You did great!5. A person's stamina increases the more they exercise.