Vocab Unit 8

Vocab Unit 8

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Bolster

to support, strengthen, or give a boost to something—like confidence, a plan, or an argument.

Sentence Example: The coach's words helped bolster the team's confidence before the big game.

Synonyms: Support, Strengthen, Reinforce, boost

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Discourage, Hinder

Multiple Select

What two words are similar to Bolster?

• Support

• Weaken

• Strengthen

• Undermine

Pervasive

Definition: spreading widely throughout an area or group, especially something that is unavoidable or present everywhere.

Sentence Example: The pervasive smell of popcorn filled the movie theater.

Synonym: Widespread, Universal, Common

Antonym: Rare, limited, Scattered

Multiple Select

Which two words are similar to Pervasive?

• Rare

• Widespread

• Limited

• Universal

Concede

Definition: admit that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it. It can also mean to give up something, such as a point in an argument, a game, or a position of power.

Sentence Example: After a long debate, she finally conceded that her opponent had a good point.

Synonyms: Admit, Acknowledge, Accept

Antonyms: Deny, Dispute, Refuse

Multiple Select

Which two words are similar to Concede?

• Refuse

• Accept

• Acknowledge

• Deny

Multiple Choice

to support, strengthen, or give a boost to something—like confidence, a plan, or an argument.

• Bolster

• Pervasive

• Concede

Multiple Choice

admit that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it. It can also mean to give up something, such as a point in an argument, a game, or a position of power.

• Bolster

• Pervasive

• Concede

Multiple Choice

spreading widely throughout an area or group, especially something that is unavoidable or present everywhere.

• Bolster

• Pervasive

• Concede