Definition: obsolete, out of fashion, no longer usable

Synonym: Antique, ArchaicAntonym: Modern

Sentence: His antiquated high waisted pants made him look like he was from the 70’s

Activity: Write your own sentence.

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2. Arable2. ArableDefinition: fit for plowing

Synonym: tillable

Antonym: untillable

Sentence: The farmer used his tractor on the arable land because it had just rained.

Activity: Write your own sentence.

3. Ascendancy3. AscendancyDefinition: Growing powerSynonym: DominationAntonym: DeclineSentence: Her ascendancy

to power was marked by her growing income.

Activity: Write another antonym for this word and use this word in a sentence.

4. Atrophy4. AtrophyDefinition: to waste away, to

wither

Antonym: to thrive or to grow

Sentence: He had developed muscular atrophy which meant his muscles began to wither away.

Activity: Write your own antonym and sentence for this word.

5. Clandestine5. ClandestineDefinition: secret

Synonym: covert, furtive, stealthy

Antonym: Open or Obvious

Sentence: It was clear by his clandestine appearance that he was undercover.

Activity: Write another synonym and use this word in a sentence with ascendancy.

6. Conciliate6. ConciliateDefinition: to reconcile or to

pacifySynonym: appease or

placateAntonym: to estrangeSentence: My boyfriend

tried to conciliate me with roses.

Activity: Write your own sentence?

7. Cursory7. Cursory

Definition: superficial, casual, hastily done

Antonym: meticulous

Sentence: His cursory note-taking method showed on his test grade.

Activity: Write your own synonym and sentence.

8. Derision8. DerisionDefinition: scoffing

at, mockery, ridicule

Antonym: Applause or praise

Sentence: His derision toward the teacher was uncalled for.

Activity: Write your own synonym and your own sentence.

9. Enmity9. EnmityDefinition: absolute hatredSynonym: antipathy,

animosityAntonym: love, admirationSentence: My enmity

toward peas was very apparent by the look on my face.

Activity: Think of another antonym and your own sentence.

10. Extricate10. ExtricateDefinition: to free, to

disentangle

Sentence: She extricated herself from the situation because she knew these kids had infamous reputations.

Activity: Write a synonym and antonym for this word.

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11. Forbearance11. Forbearance

Definition: patience, lenianceAntonym: impatienceSentence: The teacher had too much forbearance for her unruly children.Activity: Write a synonym for this word and your own sentence.

12.Frivolous12.Frivolous

Definition: lacking in seriousness or importance

Antonym:serious, sober

Sentence: Kim Kardashian’s frivolous marriage annoyed me.

Activity: Write a synonym and your own sentence.

13. Garrulous13. Garrulous

Definition: talkative, ramblingSynonym: volubleSentence: The garrulous

politician would not stop talking.

Activity: Write an antonym and your own sentence.

14. Impetuous14. ImpetuousDefinition: violent,

hasty, rash, impulsive

Sentence: The impetuous crowd was unruly and scary.

Activity: Write a synonym and antonym for this word.

15. Industrious15. Industrious

Definition: skillfully busy or occupied

Synonym: diligent

Antonym: slothful

Sentence: The industrious workers built a house in two days.

Activity: Write a sentence using this word.

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Definition: having a bad reputation of the worst kind

Synonyms: disreputable

Sentence: Puck from “Glee” is known for his infamous reputation.

Activity: Write an antonmym,

part of speech, and your sentence using this word.

17.Insolence17.InsolenceDefinition: insulting or

contemptuous behavior

Synonyms: Arrogance or haughtiness

Sentence: The two men’s insolence toward each other was disrespectful and shocking.

Activity: Write an antonmym, part of speech, and your sentence using this word.

Definition: excessive frivolity, flippancy

Antonym: Seriousness

Sentence: The two women’s levity toward money when they went shopping was ridiculous.

Activity: Write a SYNONYM, part of speech, and your sentence using this word.

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19. Oblivion19. OblivionDefinition: state of being

forgotten

Antonym: remembrance

Sentence: The children were living in oblivion as the rest of the world lived their lives in levity.

Activity: Write a SYNONYM, part of speech, and your sentence using this word

20. Para20. ParadoxicaldoxicalDefinition: Something that appears false, but is actually correct

Activity: You write a synonym, antonym, part of speech, and your own sentence.

21. Perjury21. PerjuryDefinitionDefinition: false testimony

under oathAntonmymAntonmym: Truthful TestimonySentenceSentence: He was charged for

perjury for lying under oath to the grand jurythe grand jury

ActivityActivity: Write a synonym, part of speech, and your own orginal sentence.

22. Rancor22. RancorDefinition: bitter deep-seated ill

will, enmitySynonym: animosity, hostilityAntonym: affection and kindnessSentence: Her rancor toward her

sister increased when her sister stole her boyfriend.

Activity: Write your own original sentence using perjury and rancor.

23. Sycophant23. SycophantDefinition

Definition: a self- serving flatterer, brownnoserAntonym: affection and kindnessSentence: Ms. Beal ignored the sycophants in her classroom who praised her cute shoes right before they asked for an extension on their essay. Activity: Write a synonym, antonym, and your own original sentence using perjury and rancor.

24. Vacillating24. VacillatingDefinition: changing,

fluctuating,Synonym: shifting, alteringAntonym: static, stable; not

easily changedSentence: The weather’s

vacillating nature makes it hard for me to get dressed in the morning.

Activity: Write your own sentence using this word.

2255.. VViivviiddDefinition: bright, distinct,distinct, and clearSynonym: graphicAntonym: LacklusterActivity: Write a sentence for this word using

the image above.