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1. Abate1. AbateDefinition:Definition:
to reduce in intensity or amountto reduce in intensity or amount
After the rain abated, we were After the rain abated, we were able to run out to the car.able to run out to the car.
Activity: Write two synonyms for this word.Activity: Write two synonyms for this word.
2.AntecedentDefinition: preceding a cause
The argument between the two men was antecedent to the fight which followed.
Activity: write a sentence using this word.
3. Arid3. AridDefinition: very dry
Casey was upset because her armpits were the opposite of arid.
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4. Baneful4. BanefulDefinition: a source of harm or Definition: a source of harm or destruction; harmful, destructivedestruction; harmful, destructive
Her baneful influence in his life Her baneful influence in his life was the reason he started was the reason he started
smoking.smoking.
Activity: What is baneful for you? Use the Activity: What is baneful for you? Use the word in a sentence.word in a sentence.
5. Beleaguer5. BeleaguerDefinition: To harass or annoy
The little boy was beleaguered by the flirty girls.
Activity: Write a sentence using this
word.
6. Contempt6. ContemptDefinition: scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
The men had contempt for the woman who had cheated on them.
Activity: Write 1 antonym for contempt.
7. Cynical7. CynicalDefinition: given to faultfinding, sneering, sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief
Some people are so cynical about love and happiness they complain their life
away.
Activity:Activity: Write 1 antonym for cynical. Write 1 antonym for cynical.
8.Dexterous8.DexterousDefinition: Skillful and active with the hands
Gavin Degraw is a dexterous musician who plays piano and guitar with great skill.
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9. Dour9. DourDefinition: sullen, stern, harsh
The police officer had a dour personality because of
horrible things he encountered on the job.
Activity: List one Antonym and one synonym for this word.
10.Exalt10.ExaltDefinition: to glorify, to praise, to raise in
rank
The teacher exalted the student for an excellent rough draft.
Activity: Use this word in a sentence.
11. 11. FelicitousFelicitousDefinition: happy or
delightful
Her marriage was a felicitous
occasion.
Activity: Write one synonym for this
word.
12. Impeccable12. ImpeccableDefinition: free from fault or blame
Her decorations demonstrated she had impeccable taste.
Activity: Write one synonym for this word.
imperturbablimperturbablee
Definition:Definition: Marked by extreme calm, Marked by extreme calm, assurance and steadiness assurance and steadiness
I was I was imperturbableimperturbable lying by the serene lying by the serene lake this weekend.lake this weekend.
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malleablemalleableDefinition: capable of being shaped,
influenced, or altered
The little kid played with the
malleable play dough.
Activity: Think of something malleable, and use it in a sentence
mortifymortifyDefinition: to humiliate, to wound pride, to
experience shame
She was mortified because her date stood her up.
Activity: Think of a time when you were mortified? What happened?
ObdurateObdurateDefinition: extremely stubborn, unable to
accept advice
He was obdurate in his refusal to realize his cocaine problems.
Activity: Write one synonym
platitudeplatitudeDefinition: trite, obvious remark,
banal statement
Sometimes a simple, well-meaning platitude, like "Life is what you make of it," will
backfire when you are talking to someone who
wants real answers.
Activity: Write one platitude.
ProfligateProfligateDefinition: a wasteful person, extremely
wasteful
The profligate politician wasted money on pointless programs that did not help the city.
Activity: Use this word in a sentence.
pugnaciouspugnaciousDefinition: looking for a fight, combative,
belligerent
His pugnacious attitude made his classmates fear him.
Activity: Write a synonym for this word.
savorysavory
Definition: appetizing
My mother is known for her savory treats.
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spurnspurnDefinition: to reject or refuse with
hostility
She spurned his advances because she thought he was an idiot.
Activity: Write 1 antonym.
supercilioussuperciliousDefinition: haughty, vain, arrogant
She was a supercilious woman who considered
herself better looking than
everyone else. Activity: Use this word in a sentence.
tritetriteDefinition: overused,
commonplace
His platitudes were trite and annoying.
Activity: Give an example of a trite statement.
vociferousvociferous
Definition:Definition: boisterous loud-mouthed, noisy
The vociferous girl would not stop being loud and obnoxious.
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vulgarityvulgarityDefinition: something offensive to good
taste and refinement
His crude jokes and obscenities were just the beginning to his vulgarity .
Activity: Use this word in a school appropriate sentence.
