English 2 Unit 6 Word Maps

To yield to; to assume an office or dignity

• accede

• brandish

• extripate

• musty

Management was not willing to _____ to labor's initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike.

• accede

• comprise

• deft

• destitute

Synonyms: consent, concur, comply, assent

• accede

• inopportune

• ironic

• officious

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion.

• brandish

• ominous

• pinnacle

• premeditated

I ___ my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail a cab.

• brandish

• stately

• suppress

• solace

Synonyms: swing, shake

• brandish

• ironic

• extripate

• pinnacle

To include or contain; to be made up of.

• comprise

• deft

• destitute

• explicit

Classical symphonies usually ____ three of four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character.

• comprise

• accede

• brandish

• deft

Synonyms: compose, constitute, encompass

• comprise

• ironic

• officious

• extirpate

Skillful; nimble

• deft

• musty

• ominous

• pinnacle