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an enemy; opponentSynonymAntonymSentenceNote cards are not required. However, they are a great way to study and may be randomly checked for extra credit! 1. Adversary (n)

detached; apart; indifferent SynonymAntonymSentence 2. Aloof

unclear; vague; having several possible interpretationsSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 3. Ambiguous (adj ) –

to add on to; to make an additionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Annex –

a short account of an eventSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Anecdote (n) –

too old to be useful; outdated obsolete Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 6. Antiquated (adj ) –

lack of interest or concernSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 7. Apathy –

calm; pacifySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 8. Appease (v)

selected at random choice and without solid reason Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 9. Arbitrary ( adj )

secret; mysteriousSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 10. Arcane ( adj )

unashamed; brave; nervySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 11. Audacious–

– to make larger; increaseSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 12. Augment (v)

to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuseSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 13. Beguile (v)

having a strong tendency to argue and fightSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 14. Belligerent –

gentle, kind, mild-mannerSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 15. Benign –

kindly; charitableSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 16. Benevolent –

to leave behind or hand down through a will; transmitSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 17. Bequeath (v) –

to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 18. Brandish (v) –

unpredictable; on a whim; fancifulSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 19. Capricious ( adj ) –

something causing changeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 20. Catalyst (n) --

to compel; forceSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 21. Coerce (v) –

self-satisfied; unconcernedSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 22. Complacent (adj)–

to become similar; to act in agreementSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 23. Conform (v) –

to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone elseSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 24. Confound (v) --

to complete or make whole; to complete (an arrangement, agreement) by a pledge or the signing of a contractSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 25. Consummate (v)–

support with evidence; tell the same story; confirmSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 26. Corroborate (v)–

guilty; blameworthySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Test on Friday! Remember, flashcards are the best way to study vocabulary! 27 . Culpable ( adj ) –

hard to handle or deal with as because of size, weight, or many partsSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 28. Cumbersome (adj ) -

to carry on intensive and thorough research for data or informationSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 29. Delve (v)–

a death, especially of a person in a lofty positionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 30. Demise (n) –

emptied; drained; used upSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 31. Depleted–

to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticizeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 32 . Deplore (v) --

poor; lacking possessionsSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 33. Destitute–

insightful; knowing; showing good judgmentSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 34. Discerning (adj)–

to scatter or spread widelySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 35. Disseminate (v)–

extremely sadSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 36. Doleful (ADJ)–

selecting from various sources; carefully selectiveSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 37. Eclectic ( adj )–

a large or massive structureSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 38. Edifice–

to erase Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 39. Efface (v)–

extremely happy; overjoyedSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 40. Elated–

to go aboard; to make a start; to investSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 41. Embark (v)

to try to equal by imitating Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 42. Emulate–

weaken; to tireSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 43. Enervate–

mystery; puzzleSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 44. Enigma–

a word or phrase that is used to make an unpleasant idea sound better Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 45 . Euphemism–

tending to avoid giving direct answersSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 46. Evasive ( adj )–

irritation; frustrationSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 47. Exasperation (n)–

to erase, obliterate, and destroySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 48. Expunge (v) –

possible; able to be doneSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 49. Feasible (adj ) –

heated in spirit, enthusiasm, etc; burning; glowing; intensely hotSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 50 . Fervid -

lacking loyalty; unpredictably changeableSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 51. Fickle (Adj )–

openly and obviously evil; glaring Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 52. Flagrant–

flushed; ornateSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 53. Florid–

courage facing difficultiesSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 54. Fortitude (n) –

careful with money; thrifty Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 55. Frugal–

hopelessly ineffective; uselessSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 56. Futile (adj) –

the measured distance around an object; something that encircles; a band or girdleSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 57. Girth (n)–

sociable; extrovertedSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 58 . Gregarious ( adj ) –

treacherous cunning; deceitSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 59. Guile (n) –

without plan or directionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Tomorrow – quiz over words 45-60 (euphemism – haphazard) 60. Haphazard (ADJ)–

To give or pay careful attention to Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 61. Heed (v)–

shockingly evil Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – 62. Heinous (adj)–

A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 December 20, 2011! 63. Hiatus (n)–

respect paid to someone or something; tribute; honor Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 -- December 20, 2011! 64. Homage (n)–

the same throughout; consistentSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 -- December 20, 2011! 65. Homogenous (ADJ)–

extreme exaggerationSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 66. Hyperbole (n) –

the worship of people or objects as godsExamples – Sentence – 67. Idolatry (n) –

about to take place; happening soonSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 68. Imminent ( adj ) –

get in the way; hinderSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 69. Impede (v) –

making quick decisions and taking sudden actionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 70 . Impetuous ( adj ) –

out of placeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 71. Incongruous (adj) –

trivial; unimportantSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 72. Inconsequential ( adj ) –

impossible to correct, control, or disciplineSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 73. Incorrigible (adj ) –

holding an indicated position, role, etc.; obligatorySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 74. Incumbent (adj ) -

lacking movement; inactive; sluggishSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 75. Inert (adj) –

incapable of making a mistakeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 76. Infallible ( adj ) –

having a quality that arises from within, rather than learned from the outsideSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 77. Innate ( adj ) –

marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conceptionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 78. Ingenious (adj ) –

one that interferes with the affairs of othersSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 79. Interlopers (n) -

dull; flat; without sparkle or flavorSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 80. Insipid ( adj ) –

instinctive; untaughtSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 81. Intuitive (adj) –

specialized language used by a particular group SynonymsExamples Sentence 82. Jargon (n) –

joy; exultationSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 83. Jubilation (n) –

point in time, especially a crucial one; joint; connectionSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 84. Junction (n) –

to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Juxtapose (v) –

to start a fire; igniteSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 86. Kindle (v) –

in motion; activeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 87 . Kinetic ( adj ) –

express sorrow; complainSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 88. Lament (v) –

lose energy or motivation; become weak or depressedSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 89. Languish (v) –

at a great height; elevated; nobleSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 90. Lofty ( adj ) –

TalkativeSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 91. Loquacious (adj ) –

easy to understand; transparent; clear-thinkingSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – Lucid ( adj ) –

absurd; ridiculousSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 93. Ludicrous (adj ) –

Mournful, dismal, gloomySynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 94. Lugubrious (adj) –

a person of prominence or brilliant achievementSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 95. Luminary (n) –

a desire to cause harm or sufferingSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 96. Malice (n) –

able to be reshaped by force; impressionableSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 97. Malleable ( adj ) –

a transformation; a marked altercationSynonym – Antonym – Sentence – 98. Metamorphosis (n) –

small in size or amount; thin; weakSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 99 . Meager (ADJ)

to interpret wrongly; mistake the meaning ofSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 100 . Misconstrue (V)

ordinary; earthly (not spiritual); practical; temporarySynonym –Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – 90-110 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 101. Mundane ( adj ) –

wishing for a return to the way things used to beSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 102. Nostalgic (adj) –

something new or unusualSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 103. Novelty (n) –

BeginnerSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 104. Novice (ADJ) –

slight degree; shade of difference Synonym –Antonym – Sentence – 105. Nuance (n) –

remove or cancel all value or force; negate Synonym –Antonym – Sentence – 106. Nullify (v) –

no longer usable; outdatedSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 107. Obsolete (adj ) –

stubborn; refusing to be persuaded Synonym –Antonym – Sentence – 108. Obstinate (adj) –

sign of something unpleasantSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 109. Ominous (adj ) –

knowing everythingSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 110. Omniscient ( adj ) –

demonstrating great wealth; extravagantSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 111. Opulent (adj) –

to exclude from a group; to banishSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 112. Ostracize (v) –

a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truthSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 113. Paradox (n)

a high peak or point; milestoneSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 114. Pinnacle (n) –

very largeSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – Prodigious (adj) –

producing offspring, young, fruit, etc.; abundantlySynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 116. Prolific (adj) -

dull; ordinarySynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 117. Prosaic (adj ) –

careful; cautiousSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 118. Prudent (adj ) –

inflicting or aiming at punishmentSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 119. Punitive (adj)

a state of confusion or doubt; dilemmaSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 120. Quandary (n) –

being the best or purest example of somethingSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 121. Quintessential ( adj ) –

unrestrained; widespreadSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 122. Rampant ( adj ) –

strongly scented; fragrantSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 123. Redolent ( adj ) –

reward; paymentSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 124. Remuneration (n) -

quick to recoverSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 125. Resilient (adj) –

quiet; uncommunicativeSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 126. Reticent (adj) –

undeveloped; fundamental; elementarySynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 127. Rudimentary ( adj ) –

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewdSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 128. Sagacious (adj ) –

HealthySynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 129. Salubrious (adj) –

very thorough; doing what is right and ethicalSynonym –Antonym – Sentence – 130. Scrupulous (adj ) –

to observe carefully Synonym –Antonym – Sentence 131. Scrutinize (v) –

negative remarks about another person that are untrueSynonym –Antonym – Sentence 132. Slander (n) –

to console; to sootheSynonym –Antonym – Sentence 133. Solace (v) -

serious; somber; grave 134. Solemn (adj) –

false; fake; misleadingSynonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 135. Spurious (adj) –

to cause someone to be groggy or confusedSynonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 136. Stupefy (v) –

of very special quality; noble Synonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 137. Sublime ( adj ) –

to move about stealthily; to lie in hidingSynonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 138. Skulk (v) –

long and drawn-out; tiresome; boringSynonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 139. Tedious (adj ) –

strong; persistent; determined to hold onSynonym –Antonym – Sentence -- 140. Tenacious ( adj ) –