DAILY WORDS 20152016 College Preparatory English 9 1 Abhor v Definition to detest to loath Synonyms Antonyms Examples Sentence 2 Bellicose adj Definition warlike quarrelsome ID: 774121
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DAILY WORDS 2015-2016 College Preparatory English 9
#1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loath Synonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
# 2 – Bellicose ( adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsomeSynonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:
Definition: heated in spirit, enthusiasm, etc ; burning, glowing, intensely hotSynonym: Antonym: Example: Sentence: #3 – Fervid (adj)
Definition: gap; interruption; break Synonym: Antonym:Example: Sentence: #4 – Hiatus (n)
Definition: impossible to correct, control, or discipline Synonym: Antonym: Example: Sentence: #5 – Incorrigible (adj)
# 6 Lucid (adj) Definition: easy to understand; transparentSynonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
# 7 Novelty (n) Definition: something new or unusual Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
# 8 Prolific (adj) Definition: producing offspring or young; producing a n impressive body of work; abundantly Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
Definition: negative remarks about another person that are untrue Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:#9 Slander (n)
Definition: having many talents or uses Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence: #10 Versatile (adj)
#11 – Acclimated ( adj ) Definition: to adjust or become accustomed to a new climate or environment Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:
#12– Complacent ( adj ) Definition: self-satisfied; unconcernedSynonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
#13 – Doleful ( adj ) Definition: extremely sadSynonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
Definition : the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment Synonym: Antonym: Example: Sentence: #14 – entitlement (n)
#15 Junction (n) Definition: point in time, especially a crucial one; joint; connection Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence
#16 Malice (n) Definition: a desire to cause harm or suffering Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
#17 Paradox (n) Definition: a statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd, but in reality expresses a possible truth Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
Definition: quiet; uncommunicative Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:#18 Reticent (adj)
Definition: of very special quality; noble Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence: #19 Sublime (adj )
Definition: overused; common; stale Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence: #20 Trite ( adJ )
#21– Astute ( adj ) Definition: wise; insightfully cleverSynonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:
#22 – Catalyst (n) Definition: something causing changeSynonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
#23 – Edifice (n) Definition: a large or massive structure Synonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
Definition : causing fear or dread Synonym: Antonym: Example: Sentence: #24 – Formidable (adj)
Definition: incapable of making a mistake Synonym: Antonym: Example: Sentence: #25 – Infallible (adj)
#26 Junction (n) Definition: point in time, joint; connection especially a crucial one; Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence
#27 Magnanimous (adj ) Definition: showing courageous spirit; forgiving; not selfish Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
#28 Ominous (adj ) Definition: sign of something unpleasant Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:
Definition: quick to recover Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:#29 Resilient (adj)
Definition: to observe carefully Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence:#30 Scrutinize (v)
Definition: easily frightened Synonyms: Antonyms: Example: Sentence: #31 Timorous (adj)
#32 – Adulation (n) Definition: high praise Synonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
#33–Beguile (v) Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse Synonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence:
#34 – Cumbersome ( adj ) Definition: hard to handle or deal with because of size, weight, or many parts; burdensomeSynonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:
#35 – Emulate (V) Definition: to try to equal by imitating Synonyms: Antonyms:Examples: Sentence: