1. Abet1. AbetDefinition: To encourage or assist (usually
an offense against justice or the law)
(to assist illegally) To aid and abet an enemy of the country is a crime.
Think of two synonyms for this word.
2. Agile2. AgileDefinition: characterized by ability to move quickly with
suppleness and grace
The girl’s agile movements were the mark of a superb
gymnast.
Are you agile? Answer using the word in a sentence
explaining why you are or why you are not.
3. Antidote3. AntidoteDefinition: something that relieves the
effects of poison.
The dwarves tried to save snow white, but the only
antidote was Prince Charming’s kiss.
Write 1 synonym for this word.
4. Ascertain4. AscertainDefinition:
to find out definitely; to determine
• The detective attempted to ascertain the truth through his investigation of the clues.
Write down 2 synonyms for this word.
Use a thesaurus if you need to.
5. Benevolence5. BenevolenceDefinition: kindness, generosity, charity
Mother Theresa’s benevolence to the poor, sick, and needy will always be remembered.
Write about someone who has shown benevolence to you or someone else in at least 3 sentences.
6. DesolateDefinition: deserted, without inhabitants, barren
I was aloneThe only soul
In the desolate desert deciphering my way.
One.
1. Write down 2 places that are desolate.2. Write a sentence using one of these places.
7. Din7. DinDefinition: loud and discordant noises,
cacophony
The din created by the young
children gave me a headache.
What sounds together create a Din? Write a sentence using this word.
8. Dissuade8. Dissuade• Definition: To advise against, to talk out of
I tried to dissuadedissuade my friend out of going to the awkward dance, but he did it anyway.
Write 1 antonym for this word.
9. Distend9. Distend• Definition: to expand, to swell
Angered by Emily, He flung up his head with flashing eyes and distended nostrils in order to communicate to the whole table his irritation.
Write a piece of dialogue between two people using this word. Be creative.
10. Enervation10. EnervationDefinition: weakness
A poor diet can cause enervation.
Write two antonyms for this
word.
11. Eulogy11. EulogyDefinition: praise or tribute
Derek ZoolanderDerek Zoolander:: Or are you here to tell me What a bad eugoogoolizer I am? MatildaMatilda:: A what? Derek ZoolanderDerek Zoolander:: A eugoogoolizer... one whospeaks at funerals. Derek ZoolanderDerek Zoolander:: Or did you think I was toostupid to know what a eugoogooly was?
In the movie, Zoolander, Derek gives the eulogy at the funeral for his friends.
Use this word in a sentence.
12.Fitful12.FitfulDefinition: irregular
Due to fitful sleep this week, I am exhausted!
Write 2 antonyms for this word.
13. Indelible13. IndelibleDefinition: cannot be removed, washed
away, or erased
His loving comments made an indelible imprint on her mind that she will never be able to forget.
What other things can be indelible?
Use this word in a sentence.
14.INERTDefinition: Unable to move or to act, sluggish
My inert brother didn’t leave the house once , but spent all weekend playing games on his computer.
Write 1 antonym and 1 synonym for this word.
15. malevolence15. malevolenceDefinition: ill will or evil intentions
Karen’s malevolence toward the girl that was talking to her boyfriend scared me.
Using the vocab words we have so far what is 1 antonym for this word.
Use both words in a sentence.
16.obliterate16.obliterateDefinition: to remove all traces of; to do
away with; to destroy completely; to cancelThe hulk obliterated the super villain with his sheer force and brute strength.
Use this word in a sentence!
17. ornate17. ornateDefinition: excessively decorated
I chose to use ornate artwork to decorate the wall in my room.
Use this word in a sentence.
18.paucity18.paucityDefinition: scarcity, fewness of number, dearth
There was a paucity of good ideas we could use for our project.
Write one
antonym for this word.
19.piety19.piety
Definition: devotion and reverence to God
Nuns devote a lifetime of piety and devotion to God.
Write one synonym and one antonym for this word.
20. precarious20. precariousDefinition: dangerous, risky, not a secure
situationThe people were hanging off the
cliff in a precarious
manner that made me nervous.Have you ever been in a
precarious situation? Explain using the word in a sentence.
21. prosaic21. prosaicDefinition: commonplace, uninspired, banal
I wished my husband would discover an imaginative artist, and quit hanging such prosaic art in our house.
Give one antonym for prosaic.
22.quiesce22.quiescentntDefinition: inactive, dormant
The eruption was a surprise because the volcano had been quiescent for many years.
Use this word in a sentence.
23. scintillating23. scintillating
Definition: sparkling, shining, or flashing
The fireworks during the fourth of July celebration are a scintillating display.
Write one antonym for this word.
24. squalid24. squalidDefinition: Filthy in appearance, sordid
Galveston Beach has brown squalid water that many people don’t want to swim in.
List 2 synonyms for this word.
25.vexatio25.vexationnDefinition: discomfort or distress
All my homework was a source of vexation for me as I worked to finish it all. What is a source of
vexation to you and why? Respond using the word in 3 sentences.
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