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Word of the WeekWOW 1 st Semester

Part of Speech: noun Definition: enthusiastic and public praiseSynonyms: praise, cheers,tribute,acclamation acclaim The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.

Part of Speech: noun Definition: strong hostilitySynonyms: bitterness resentmentdislike animosity H e no longer felt any  animosity toward her.

Part of Speech: noun Definition: a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes anotherSynonyms: forerunnerpredecessor antecedent What was the antecedent event that prompted you to break a diet?

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or systemSynonyms: randomchance arbitrary His mealtimes were entirely arbitrary .

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: very old or old-fashionedSynonyms:old-fashion obsolete archaic Prisons are run on archaic methods.

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for othersSynonyms:heartless uncaring callous His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly workSynonyms: quotereproduce cite Medics have been cited as a key example of a modern breed of technical expert.

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: able to exist or occur together without conflictSynonyms:in tunelike-minded compatible It's a pity we're not compatible .

Part of Speech: verb Definition: act in accordance with a wish or commandSynonyms:obey follow comply We are unable to comply with your request.

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: scornfulSynonyms:disrespectful insulting contemptuous She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.

Part of Speech: verb Definition: publicly declare to be wrong or evilSynonyms:condemn criticize denounce The principal denounced the use of violence.

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: entirely lacking or free fromSynonyms:free of vacant devoid Lisa kept her voice devoid of emotion.