Word of the Day!Transgress (verb)

When Mr. Langan is teaching, students don’t dare transgress the active listening rule.

to behave badly. To go against a moral code or rule.

We never transgress the rules of verb tenses in our writing.

The key to a healthy relationship is to never transgress the mutual trust.

Word of the Day!Anonymous

The student wished to remain anonymous when she reported the bullying. She was afraid there might be backlash if she gave her name.

(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity

Bruce Wayne uses his Batman outfit to disguise his identity and remain anonymous.

Word of the Day!abstinence

After having problems with alcohol, Roger decided abstinence was the best route. Event though giving it up would be tough.

(n) the act of refraining from pleasurable activity, e.g., eating, drinking, sexual activity

Many men and women choose sexual abstinence before getting married.

Word of the Day!antagonism

The antagonism between Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives is causing the government to stay closed.

(n) Active hostility or opposition.

The major antagonism in Anthem is Equality’s individuality and the society’s strict collectivism.

Word of the Day!adversity

We all face tough times and adversity in life. How we react to those moments is what shapes our identity.

(n) misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events

Equality faces adversity when the Scholars reject his invention.

Word of the Day!amicable

Jorge and Malik are amicable towards each other.

(adj) friendly, agreeable

We should all act in an amicable way towards our fellow humans.

Ami/o – Latin meaning love; amicable, amiable, amorous

Word of the Day!antagonist

The society as a whole is the antagonist in the novel Anthem.

(n) foe, opponent, adversary

Every good hero needs a worthy antagonist.

Word of the Day!camaraderie

When people work together towards a common goal they develop camaraderie.

(n) trust, sociability amongst friends

Mr. Langan and Ms. Perez hope that our class starts to look out for each other and build camaraderie.

Word of the Day!wield

When Mr. Langan needs to write on the smart board, he wields the touch marker.

(v) To hold or use (normally a weapon or tool)

If you have influence over others, it is important that you wield it properly.

Word of the Day!adulation

When students perform well in class they receive adulation from Mr. Langan.

(n) high praise

She worked hard her whole life to help others, never expecting any adulation in return.

Word of the Day!comrade

Mr. Langan is excited to go to the English Teachers convention and see all his literary comrades.

(n) A companion who shares one’s activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

It is a great comfort to have comrades who share your beliefs.

Word of the Day!arid

Mr. Langan way dying for a drink of water to quench the arid feeling in his mouth.

(adj) extremely dry or deathly boring

The students could not listen to Mr. Langan’s arid lesson any longer.

Word of the Day!assiduous

Denise’s assiduous attitude in Mr. Langan’s class will earn her a great grade.

(adj) persistent, hard-working

Sometimes Mr. Langan thinks students don’t realize the assiduous efforts he makes everyday on their behalf.

Word of the Day!censure

If you don’t do good work, your boss may censure you.

(v) to criticize harshly

Students often censure each other for no reason. This is also known as bullying.