1. antithesis1. antithesis(an TI thuh sis): a direct opposite, a contrast

Activity: Write a sentence using antithesis.

Synonym: different Antonym: duplicate; sameSentence: Lord Valdemort is the antithesis of Harry Potter.

Activity:Write 3 Activity:Write 3 synonymssynonyms

for ascend.for ascend.

2. 2. AscendAscend(uh SEND):

to move upward, to rise from a lower station

Antonym: to descend; to go down

Sentence: After hours of studying, the student ascended to the top 10% of the sophomore class.

3.Austere3.Austere ((aw STEER): :

strict, strict, stern; stern;

unadornedunadorned, ascetic, ascetic

Activity:Activity:► Write 2 antonyms for Write 2 antonyms for

austere austere ► Write 1 sentence Write 1 sentence

properly using the properly using the word austere.word austere.

Synonym:severe

4. autonomous4. autonomous((aw TON uh muhs)::

independent, independent, self-self-containedcontained

Activity:Activity:

Use Use antithesisantithesis, , ascendascend, and , and

autonomousautonomous in a in a sentence sentence together.together.

Antonym: dependent

Sentence:Sentence: The The autonomousautonomous college college student paid for his student paid for his

books for class books for class through hard work through hard work

instead of with money instead of with money from his parents.from his parents.

5. Banal5. Banal ( (BANE ul,) ::common, common,

ordinary, lacking ordinary, lacking freshness, freshness, hackneyedhackneyed

Activity: Activity: Use the word Use the word banal in a sentence to banal in a sentence to explain something you explain something you think is common/ordinary.think is common/ordinary.

Synonyms: inane, insipid, jejune, vapid

Antonyms: fresh, unique, extraordinary

Sentence: The banal house was given last place inthe neighborhood’s Halloween decorating contest.

6. 6. Benign (buh NINE): not causing harm, of gentle

disposition, beneficial

Synonym: innocent; safeAntonym: malignant, harmful

Sentence: Children have a benign nature when they are born.

Activity:Activity: Create your own Create your own sentence sentence

using benign and autonomous.using benign and autonomous.

7. 7. Capricious (kuh

PRISH us): changing suddenly, fickle

Synonyms: inconstant, unstable

Antonym: stableSentence: Her

capricious moods are difficult to anticipate.

Activity: Write 3 sentences explaining how someone you

know is capricious.

8. 8. Dawdle (DOD ul) : to waste time, to spend time idly, to move in

a lackadaisical manner

Sentence: Ryne and Jonathan dawdle in the hall while Ms. Beal wants them in class not wasting time.

Activity: find 2 antonyms and 2

synonyms

9. 9. DDefamation (def uh MAY shun): act of harming or ruining

another's reputation

Antonym: adulation

Sentence: The defamation of his

character was witnessed by many as

the vengeful boy yelled his angry rumors.

Activity: find 2 synonyms and write a sentence using defamation and

capricious.

10. 10. Esoteric ((es uh TER ik): understood

only by a small

group or a

select few

Sentence:Sentence: The business The business men were having an esoteric men were having an esoteric discussion about the Stock discussion about the Stock

market that I did not market that I did not understand.understand.

Activity: Find 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for esoteric.

11. Exacerbate11. Exacerbate ((ig ZAS ur bate): :

to aggravate, to irritate, to aggravate, to irritate, to vex to vex

Activity:Activity: Write a Write a sentence using sentence using exacerbate.exacerbate.

Synonym:Synonym: bitterbitter

Antonyms: Antonyms: to to ameliorate; ameliorate; to sootheto soothe

Sentence:Sentence:The teacher The teacher was was soexacerbated soexacerbated by the by the student’s lack student’s lack of effort in of effort in their work she their work she broke her broke her pencil!pencil!

12. extol12. extol ((ik STOLE): to : to praise, to glorifypraise, to glorify

Activity:Activity: Write 1 Write 1 synonym and 1 synonym and 1 antonym for antonym for extol.extol.

Sentence: The teacher would always extol the students who did their best.

13. 13. FastidiousFastidious ((fa STID ee us): reflecting a meticulous : reflecting a meticulous

or demanding attitude, or demanding attitude, critical to an extremecritical to an extreme

ActivityActivity:: Write a sentence suing Write a sentence suing the word the word fastidiousfastidious accurately. accurately.

Synonym: finickyAntonym: not picky

Sentence: He considered her fastidious because she was offended by insignificant mistakes or errors.

14. furtive14. furtive ((FUR tiv):: secret in an secret in an underhanded way, underhanded way, stealthy stealthy

Activity:Activity:Use Use furtivefurtive and and fastidiousfastidious in in

a a complete sentence.complete sentence.

***Bonus******Bonus***Can you make it a Can you make it a

metaphor ormetaphor orsimile?simile?

Synonym: covert, stealthy, underhandedAntonym: bold

15. 15. gregariousgregarious ((greh GAR

ee us): sociable and : sociable and outgoingoutgoing

Activity:Activity: Explain, in detail, the Explain, in detail, the

most gregarious you have ever most gregarious you have ever

been. Your answer must be 8-10 been. Your answer must be 8-10

sentences and in paragraph format. sentences and in paragraph format.

Synonym: extrovertedAntonym: shy; reserved; introverted

Sentence: He became much more gregarious after he developed an interest in football.

16. Hypocrite16. Hypocrite ((HIP uh krit): one who is insincere or deceitful

Antonym: sincere person

Sentence: Saying one thing and then doing the other is the mark of a hypocrite.

Activity: list 2 synonyms for hypocrite

17. Innate17. Innate ((eh

NATE): existing from birth,

inbornSynonym: natural, built-inAntonym: learned

Sentence: Wolverine’s inability to die is an innate quality that he holds.

Activity: Write 3 sentences describing an innate ability/quality that you have.

18. lethargic18. lethargic ((luh THAR jik):

sluggish, languid

Synonym: stuporous, torpidAntonym: energetic

Activity: Use lethargic and hypocrite in a sentence.

Sentence: The kitty was lethargicafter being petted.

19. Melancholy19. Melancholy ((MEL un kol

ee): depression of spirits

Synonym: sadnessAntonym: happiness

Sentence: The emo kid was had a melancholy personality.

Activity: Write a sentence using melancholyand austere.

20. 20. Opaque Opaque ((oh PAKE): not allowing the

passage of light, not transparent; hard to

understand Sentence: The opaque tights hid the girl’s scars.

Activity: Write a sentence using melancholy and opaque together.

21. Prolific21. Prolific(pro LIF ik)

Definition: abundantly fruitful, marked by great productivity

Synonym: fertile

Antonym: barren; unfruitful

Sentence: His prolific career resulted in an abundant supply of money.

Activity: Write your own sentence using this word.

22.Reprove22.Reprove (reh PROOV) (reh PROOV) Definition:Definition: to scold or to rebuke for to scold or to rebuke for

a misdeed usually with kindly a misdeed usually with kindly intent intent

Synonym:Synonym: admonish, rebuke, admonish, rebuke, reproach reproach

Antonym:Antonym: to approve; to applaud to approve; to applaud

Sentence:Sentence: The Doctor The Doctor reprovedreproved the patient for not taking better the patient for not taking better care of himself.care of himself.

Activity:Activity: Think of a time when you Think of a time when you have been have been reprovedreproved by a friend. by a friend. How did you respond? How do How did you respond? How do people normally respond to people normally respond to constructive criticism?constructive criticism?

23. symmetry23. symmetry

(SIM eh tree)

Definition: balanced proportions

Antonym: lack of balance

Sentence: The symmetry of the gardens of Versailles creates a beautiful and balanced atmosphere.

Activity: Write a synonym for this word.

24. Tranquil24. Tranquil(TRANG kwul)(TRANG kwul)

Definition:Definition: peaceful, calm peaceful, calm

Synonym:Synonym: placid, sereneplacid, serene

Antonym:Antonym: AgitatedAgitated

Activity:Activity: Write your ownWrite your own

sentence for this word.sentence for this word.

25. Venerate25. Venerate (VEN uh rate) (VEN uh rate)

Definition:Definition: to honor, to honor, to revere to revere

Synonym:Synonym: adore, worship adore, worship

Sentence:Sentence: The King was The King was veneratedvenerated by his subjects, as by his subjects, as they always bowed in praise of they always bowed in praise of him. him.

Activity:Activity: Write an Antonym for Write an Antonym for this word.this word.