Daily Word 1st Quarter

#1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loathe Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#2 – Acclimated (adj) Definition: to adjust or become accustomed to a new climate or environment Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#3 – Adulation (n) Definition: high praise Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#4 – Adversity (n) Definition: misfortune Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#5 – Aloof (adj) Definition: detached; apart; indifferent Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#6 – Ambiguous (adj) Definition: unclear; vague; having several possible interpretations Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#7 – Amity (n) Definition: friendship Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#8 – Anecdote (n) Definition: a short account of an event Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#9 – Antiquated (adj) Definition: too old to be useful; outdated, obsolete Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#10 – Apathy (n) Definition: lack of interest or concern Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#11 – Appease (v) Definition: calm; pacify Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#12 – Arbitrary (adj) Definition: selected at random choice and without solid reason Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#13 – Arcane (adj) Definition: secret; mysterious Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#14 – Astute (adj) Definition: wise; insightfully clever Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Plan on an upcoming daily word test over words #1-20. I will announce the day when we get a little closer.

#15 – Augment (v) Definition: to expand; to make larger Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

#16 –Beguile (v) Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

#17 – Bellicose (adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsome Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#18 – Benevolent (adj) Definition: kindly; charitable Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#19 – Bequeath (v) Definition: to leave behind; or hand down through a will; transmit Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Meet me in the library tomorrow and Friday! Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

#20 – Benign (adj) Definition: gentle; kind-hearted; mild Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 tomorrow! Matching / 40 pts.

#21 – Brash (adj) Definition: prone to act in a hasty manner; imprudent Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#22 – Callous (adj) Definition: thick; hardened; lacking pity or mercy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#23 – Catalyst (n) Definition: something causing change Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#24 – Complacent (adj) Definition: self-satisfied; unconcerned Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#25 – Confound (v) Definition: to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#26 – Consummate (v) Definition: to complete or make whole Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#27 – Culpable (adj) Definition: guilty; blameworthy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#28 – Cumbersome (adj) Definition: hard to handle or deal with because of size, weight, or many parts; burdensome Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#29 – Delve (v) Definition: to carry on intensive and thorough research for data or Information; investigate Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#30 – Depleted (adj) Definition: emptied; drained; used up Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – Friday Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – Friday

#31 – Deplore (v) Definition: to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – Friday Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – Friday

#32 – Destitute (adj) Definition: poor; lacking possessions Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – tomorrow Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – tomorrow

#33 – Disheveled (adj) Definition: untidy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test on Friday - #1-35

#34 – Disseminate (v) Definition: to scatter or spread widely Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test on Friday - #1-35

#35 – Doleful (adj) Definition: extremely sad Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test this Friday - #1-35

#36 – Eclectic (adj) Definition: selecting from various sources; not following any one system Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test tomorrow! - #1-35

#37 – Edifice (n) Definition: a large or massive structure Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#38 – Efface (v) Definition: to erase Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All C.P. 9 Classes: Binder check changed to this Fri. (26th) instead of tomorrow (25th) because I will not be here in the p.m. on Thurs.

#39 – Efficacy (n) Definition: the ability to produce desired results Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: