A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony by Anthony Collins
Derision O Part of Speech: noun O Definition: contemptuous ridicule or mockery O Synonyms: mockery,...
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DerisionOPart of Speech: nounODefinition: contemptuous ridicule
or mockeryOSynonyms: mockery, ridicule,
sneering, making fun ofOAntonyms: admiration, approval,
praise, respectOSentence: My stories were greeted
with derision and disbelief.
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AssignmentDescribe the last time you treated someone with derision—perhaps one of your siblings? Hopefully, not your parent—Just saying
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DeliberateOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: done intentionallyOSynonyms: intentional, planned,
willfulOAntonyms: accidental,
unintentionalOSentence: I made a deliberate
decision to stay home from school today.
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DeliberateOPart of Speech: VERBODefinition: To engage in long
and careful considerationOSentence: She deliberated over
the menu.
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AssignmentDescribe a time it would be wise to be deliberate in your decisions.
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EntrancedOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: to be entirely focused
on and delighted by one thingOSynonyms: fascinated, delighted,
enthralledOAntonyms: bored, disenchanted,
disgustedOSentence: I was entranced by the
beautiful, sparkling gown.
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AssignmentWhat is one object that entrances you? Describe it briefly, using the word.
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ReprehensibleOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: deserving correction or
chastisement; unacceptableOSynonyms: disgraceful, objectionable,
sinfulOAntonyms: praiseworthy, respectableOSentence: When my mother saw the
mud I'd tracked all over the living room, she looked at me as if I'd done something reprehensible.
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AssignmentWhat is one thing your mom thinks is reprehensible? Describe it using the word.
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SolemnlyOPart of Speech: adverbODefinition: to act in a grave, formal, or
serious wayOSynonyms: gravely, seriously, soberlyOAntonyms: light-heartedly, excitedly,
blissfullyOSentence: Though the delinquent was
still laughing, the judge looked at him solemnly as he prepared to give him his sentence.
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AssignmentDraw the word “solemnly” in the form of a judge’s gavel.