Joshua Younger 4th hour abbreviate The word laser is a abbreviation that stands for light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. to shorten, abridge Verb Synonyms: Acronym and initialize Antonyms :Extend and amplify

Joshua Younger 4th hour abstinence Organizations such as AA and NA help people have abstinence towards alcohol and narcotics. the act of refraining from pleasurable activity. noun Synonyms: abstemiousness, sobriety Antonyms: self-indulgence, excess

adulation high praise Noun Synonyms: Flattery, worship Joshua Younger 4th hour adulation high praise Noun Synonyms: Flattery, worship Antonyms: abuse, criticism Parents want their children to high self-esteem so they are always adulation their child.

Syn: misfortune, fate Ant: good luck, help Adversity n. Jack Moore Period 4 English Def: to have bad luck Syn: misfortune, fate Ant: good luck, help The owner of this car has had a day of adversity!

Aesthetic Adj. Syn: having a sense of beauty, emotional Jack Moore Period 4 English Aesthetic Adj. Syn: having a sense of beauty, emotional Ant: ugly, displeasing The aesthetic mountains are very large and pretty.

Amicable An adjective meaning friendly or agreeable Z. Herzog An adjective meaning friendly or agreeable words like it: cordial, neighborly Words unlike it: Rude, argumentative Everyone is capable of being amicable.

ANACHRONISTIC Definition: Out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period Part of Speech: Adjective Synonyms: Outdated, old-fashioned Antonyms: Contemporary, New http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMRDviMODdM Jasmine Griffin

ANECDOTE Definition: Short, usually funny account........................................... of an event,,,,,,,,,,,,,................... Part of Speech: Noun Synonyms: Narrative, story Antonyms: Epic, sermon Jasmine Griffin

ANONYMOUS Definition: Nameless, without a disclosed identity....................................... Part of Speech: Adjective Synonyms: Unnamed, unaccredited Antonyms: Known, identified Jasmine Griffin

Assiduous Synonyms: studious, devoted Antonyms: failure to do work, doesn’t care constant; unremitting: assiduous reading. Adjective T McMahan

Antagonist Synonyms: enemy or attacker Antonyms: for it, or a friend NOUN Synonyms: enemy or attacker Antonyms: for it, or a friend a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another person T McMahan

Amicable Adj. Syn: agreeing, civil Ant: hostil, unfriendly Jack Moore Period 4 English Syn: agreeing, civil Ant: hostil, unfriendly The two amicable people are enjoying there day.

Benevolence Team Benevolence 1940 Definition: a friendly and helpful action Part of speech: adjective Synonyms: good deeds , nice Antonyms: evil deeds , mean Back in the 40s the US Government sent In a highly trended special ops team Code name “Benevolence”to help citizens in need of help.

Camaraderie Definition: trust, sociability amongst friends Will you be my friend ? Definition: trust, sociability amongst friends Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: Confidence , trust Antonyms: untrustworthy, not friendly The Ice Cream cone trusted the little girl to be his friend

Censure Verb: to criticize harshly Synonyms: Antonyms: Reprimand Knock Kristin Weller Period 4 Censure Verb: to criticize harshly Synonyms: Reprimand Knock Antonyms: Admire Cherish Picture from: http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rdi/lowres/rdin877l.jpg

Circuitous Adjective: indirect, taking the longest route Synonyms: Kristin Weller Period 4 Circuitous Adjective: indirect, taking the longest route Synonyms: Devious Tortuous Antonyms: Direct Sincere Picture from: http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper144/stills/q9264055.jpg

Kristin Weller Period 4 Clairvoyant Adjective: exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future Synonyms: Fey Extrasensory Antonyms: Normal Unnatural Picture from: http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/jkn/lowres/jknn57l.jpg

Collaborate Definition: to work, one with another Part of speech: Verb Synonyms: -Cooperate -Team up Antonyms: -Divorce -Part Devon Tugman

Compassion Definition: a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering Part of speech: Noun Synonyms: -Benevolence - Sympathy Antonyms: -Cruelty -Harshness Example: The charity had compassion toward the suffering children in Africa. Devon Tugman

Compromise Definition: an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles Part of Speech: Noun Synonyms: -Accommodation -Settlement Antonyms: -Disagreement -Controversy Devon Tugman

Conformist: Noun Synonyms: conventional or traditional A person who complies with accepted rules and customs Noun Synonyms: conventional or traditional Antonyms: rebellious or revolutionary Example: she was a conformist because she would get in trouble with the teacher if she was not Renee Balciar

Conditional: Adjective Antonyms: independent or unconditional Depending on a condition Adjective Antonyms: independent or unconditional Synonyms: contingent or dependent Example: The party was conditional on if it rained or not Renee Balciar

Condescending: Adjective Antonyms: acceptance or friendliness Possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing Adjective Antonyms: acceptance or friendliness Synonyms: disdainful, haughty Example: the police officer was condescending Renee Balciar

Congregation Garrett Eppers It is a noun Synonyms: assemblage and a gathering Antonyms: dispersal and dispel

Garrett Eppers Convergence It is a noun Antonyms: separation and division Synonyms: meeting and congregation Some of the movement of plates on our Earth are do to convergent boundaries.

Deleterious Garrett Eppers It is an Adjective Antonyms: helpful and positive Synonyms: destructive and harmful “… another kid my age drugged under a jeep, taken and bound, later found under a tree…but a bomb blew the mosque up yesterday. There’s bombs in the bus, bikes, roads, inside your markets, your shops, your clothes…” -“Hands Held High” by Linkin Park

Verb Syn: Slander, dishonor Ant: Honor, praise Discredit Verb Syn: Slander, dishonor Ant: Honor, praise The boy said things, that meant to discredit her. Paris Duhamel

Disdain Verb Feeling that someone or something is unworthy. Syn: Scorn, Contempt Ant: Admire, approve The father was angry and distained his daughter. Paris Duhamel

Divergent Adjective Syn: Different, Various Ant: Agreeing, Similar Separating or moving in different directions from a particular point. The couple ended up headed their separate ways. Paris Duhamel

Exasperation (Noun) Definition- to provoke someone Chris Davis 1/11/09 English 4 Computers can exasperate some people. Exasperation (Noun) Definition- to provoke someone Synonyms- annoy, irritate Antonyms- calming, comfort

Exemplary (Adjective) Steve Irwin was an exemplary person to nature conservationists everywhere. Chris Davis 1/11/09 English 4 Exemplary (Adjective) Definition- a good example Synonym- admirable, blameless Antonym- wrong, incorrect

Extenuating (Adjective) Chris Davis 1/11/09 English 4 The judge extenuated the criminal's sentence. Extenuating (Adjective) Defection- to lessen punishment Synonym- excusing, diminishing Antonyms- increase, add

The person who won the lottery thought of himself as very fortuitous. Name: Joe R. 43. florid -- (adj) red-colored, flushed, gaudy, ornate;plain, undecorated, pale, white; The palace decorations were very florid, as were the King's cheeks when he tripped on the stairs. 44. fortuitous -- (adj) happening by luck, fortunate; deliberate, intentional; The person who won the lottery thought of himself as very fortuitous. 45. frugal -- (adj) thrifty, cheap; lavish, wasteful; The penny-pincher liked to describe himself as a frugal businessman.

Hackneyed Cliched, worn out by overuse Adjective Synonyms Antonyms Antiquated Banal Antonyms Fresh New www.carplus.org.uk/resp-car-use/resp-disp.html Drew Fleming

Haughty Arrogant and condescending Adjective Synonyms Antonyms Assuming Conceited Antonyms Humble Meek Drew Fleming www.hotstovenewyork.com/.../ocho-cinco-no-baila/

Hedonist Person who pursues pleasure as a goal Noun Synonyms Antonyms Bon vivant Epicure Antonyms Ascetic Abstemious www.babble.com/.../tags/vacation/default.aspx Drew Fleming

integrity Part of speech: Noun Synonym: Honest, trust worthy Antonym: Dishonest, cheater. Once the girl cheated on the test she had lost all integrity. BY AMANDA MALONE

intrepid Part of speech: Adj Definition: fearless, adventurous Synonyms: brave, risky Antonyms: Scared, By: Amanda Malone

intuitive BY Amanda Malone Part of speech: adj Definitions: instinctive, untaught Synonyms: spontaneous, innate Antonyms: calculated, reasoned

A feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation Jubilation A feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation Synonyms Joyful and Excited Antonyms Angry and Unsurprised By Seth Nold

Lobbyist A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest Synonyms Obeying and bribery Antonyms Untrustworthy and non-loyal(to the people) By Seth Nold

Longevity A long individual life Synonyms Old and senator Antonyms Youthful and immature By Seth Nold

Mundane Emily Whaler of or pertaining to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; worldly; earthly POS-Adj The woman experienced a mundane love life since her husband made it boring and it felt non-existant. Synonyms-ordinary, dull, routine Antonyms-interesting, unusual, mysterious

Nonchalant Emily Whaler Coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual POS Adj The nonchalant dog relaxed in his chair because he was not worried about anything going on. Synonyms-laid-back, relaxed, unconcerned Antonyms-anxious, worried, alarmed

Novice Emily Whaler new a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; POS-Noun The young novice struggled her first day at work because she was not accustomed with the technology. Synonyms-beginner, neophyte, learner Antonyms-expert, professional, specialist

Opulent Synonyms- Antonyms- Definition- Wealthy Rich Moneybags  Antonyms- Poor Not wealthy Definition- Wealthy Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman That opulent young man is such a rich jerk! Adjective

Orator Synonyms Antonyms Definition- Lecturer, speaker Teacher Speechmaker Antonyms Loner Quiet person Definition- Lecturer, speaker Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman Man! That orator sounds like my mom!!! Noun

Ostentatious Synonyms Antonyms Definition-showy, displaying wealth Showoff Antonyms Modest Humble Definition-showy, displaying wealth Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman That young man is so ostentatious; showing off all the time! Adjective

Parched Synonyms Antonyms Definition- dried up, shrivled Thirsty Antonyms Waterlogged Definition- dried up, shrivled Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman I haven’t drank anything in like 573896567096 hours! I’m soo parched! Adjective/Noun

Perfidious Synonyms Antonyms Definition-faithless, disloyal Liar Untrustworthy Antonyms Faithfull Honest Trustworthy Definition-faithless, disloyal Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman Dude, you’re so perfidious; I can’t tell you anything! Adjective

Precocious Synonyms Antonyms Smart Young yet smart  Antonyms Stupid Definition- Unusually advanced or talented at an early age Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman That little 2nd grader is so precocious! Already in calculus! Adjective

Pretentious Synonyms Antonyms Fake Liar Poser Antonyms Smart True Real-deal Definition-pretending to be important, intelligent, or cultured Alex Imhoff English-9 Ackerman http://www.michelart.net/images/new_comic_2/Pretentious.gif Ewww, that pretentious teenager thinks he’s all smart because he knows who ate the sandwich and nobody else does! Adjective

Reclusive (Adj.) Preferring to live in isolation Antonym: Social butterfly, Sociable Synonym: Ascetic, Isolationist The reclusive geek was not very talkative with the other geeks because he didn’t have a high self esteem. Carina Ezell 4th

Reconciliation (N.) The act of agreement after a quarrel, the resolution of a dispute Antonyms: To keep fighting Synonyms: Rapprochement, Reconcilement After our fight I kindly reconciled with my brother over the river. Carina Ezell 4th

Renovate (N.) Repair, making something new again Antonyms: Face-lifting, Refurbishment Synonyms: Looks old The house eventually got renovated and the owners were very pleased with the fresh new look. Carina Ezell 4th

Venerable (adj) Definition: respected because of age Example sentence: My grandma was a very venerable person. Kellie Jerzyk Synonyms: Honored Admirable Antonyms: Unrespected Hated

Vindicate (verb) Definition: To clear from blame or suspicion Example sentence: The boy tried to vindicate when he broke the vase Kellie Jerzyk Synonyms: Prove Excuse Antonyms: Accuse Blame

Wary (adj) Definition: careful, cautious Example sentence: A paranoid person is very wary. Kellie Jerzyk Synonyms: Alert Suspicious Antonyms: Careless Reckless