1984/BNW Vocab (1)

derision

Antonyms: Approval Appreciation Support agreement

Synonyms: Mockery Contempt Disdain Strong disagreement

Examples: Picketing against a

new law Rioting Yelling at a ref for a

bad call

Definition: Scorn, disapproval

Derision sentences

The crowd yelled in derision at the judge’s decision.

I feel derision when…

Stringent

Antonyms: Relaxed Flexible Open minded compliant

Synonyms: Severe Stern Harsh inflexible

Examples: Laws of Communist

nations Max Security prisons Some refs

Definition: Very strict

Stringent Sentences

The coach was well known for his stringent team rules.

A stringent teacher might….

Subversive

Antonyms: Conform Be traditional Conventional

Synonyms: Revolutionary Rebellious dissident

Examples: Burn American flag Not stand during

National Anthem Wear hat during the

Anthem

Definition: to be rebellious, to go against the norm

Subversive sentences

Lee Harvey Oswald was watched by the CIA for subversive acts.

A subversive act against America is…

Posthumous

Antonyms: Before death While still alive

Synonyms:

Examples: Book published after

author’s death Vincent Van Gogh—

became famous after death

Posthumous medal of honor

Definition: After somebody’s

death

Posthumous Sentences

The family received the soldier’s posthumous medal of honor.

I would/wouldn’t want to be honored posthumously because…

Remorseless

Antonyms: Compassionate Merciful Kind forgiving

Synonyms: Ruthless Merciless Cruel

Examples: Hitler Serial killers Lee Harvey Oswald Lions, tigers

Definition: Pitiless, brutal

Remorseless Sentences

The remorseless ruler demanded that the neighboring country be enslaved.

Someone in history who is remorseless is…

Discreet

Antonyms: Obvious Clear Noticeable apparent

Synonyms: Subtle Tactful Unnoticeable inconspicuous

Examples: Texting in class Sneaking out Stealing a cookie Burping on a first

date

Definition: To not be noticed

Discreet Sentences

Be discreet when you’re late to class.

I’m discreet when I…

annihilate

Antonyms: Defend Guard Look after Care for

Synonyms: Wipe out Eradicate Obliterate exterminate

Examples: A 72-10 score at the

end of a game. General Custer at

Little Big Horn Battle of Troy

Definition: Completely destroy

Annihilate Sentences

The zombies will soon annihilate the human population.

We will annihilate our competition by…

Interminable

Antonyms: Finite “light at end of

tunnel” Limited time

Synonyms: Endless Ceaseless Everlasting Never ending

Examples: School? Long, monotonous

speeches The winter months

Definition: Seems like this lasts

forever

Interminable Sentences

Because few customers came today, my shift at work seemed interminable.

Something that seems interminable is…

Antonyms: Praise Compliment Honor commend

Synonyms: Criticize Condemn Disapprove fault

Examples: Late to work too

many times Found breaking rules

by your boss Ethics board find you

being unethical

Definition: to punish or formally

reprimand

Censure

Censure Sentences

The lawyer was censured for not sharing his findings with the defense.

Someone might be censured at work for…

Condescending

Antonyms: Respect Value Appreciate recognize

Synonyms: Patronize Humiliate Disrespect

Examples: Upperclassmen to

lowerclassmen or middle schoolers

Older people to kids Brobdingnag King to

Gulliver

Definition: to talk down or

belittle someone

Condescending Sentences

My aunt and her condescending way of speaking to me is annoying.

A group of people often condescended to is…

Inevitable

Antonyms: Huge Enormous Gigantic massive

Synonyms: Tiny Wee Miniscule miniature

Examples: Death The sun will set

today Hunger Sleep

Definition: the end can’t be

avoided or changed

Inevitable Sentences

It may not seem like it, but spring will inevitably come.

Something inevitable is…

Ostentatious

Antonyms: Plain Ordinary Humble simple

Synonyms: Flamboyant Flashy Glitzy grandiose

Examples: Peacocks Gold plated ceilings

in Trump’s apartment Las Vegas hotels Cabela’s house

Definition: show off, bold,

brazen

Ostentatious Sentences

The hot pink boa with the rhinestone studded dress is a bit ostentatious for my taste.

An ostentatious place would have…