1. antithesis ( an ti thuh sis) : a direct opposite, a contrast
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1. antithesis ( an TI thuh sis) : a direct opposite, a contrast. Synonym: different Antonym: duplicate; same. Sentence: Lord Valdemort is the antithesis of Harry Potter. Activity: Write a sentence using antithesis. 2. Ascend ( uh SEND) : to move upward, to rise from a lower station. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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1. antithesis1. antithesis(an TI thuh sis): a direct opposite, a contrast
Activity: Write a sentence using antithesis.
Synonym: different Antonym: duplicate; sameSentence: Lord Valdemort is the antithesis of Harry Potter.
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Activity:Write 3 Activity:Write 3 synonymssynonyms
for ascend.for ascend.
2. 2. AscendAscend(uh SEND):
to move upward, to rise from a lower station
Antonym: to descend; to go down
Sentence: After hours of studying, the student ascended to the top 10% of the sophomore class.
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3.Austere3.Austere ((aw STEER): :
strict, strict, stern; stern;
unadornedunadorned, ascetic, ascetic
Activity:Activity:► Write 2 antonyms for Write 2 antonyms for
austere austere ► Write 1 sentence Write 1 sentence
properly using the properly using the word austere.word austere.
Synonym:severe
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4. autonomous4. autonomous((aw TAHN uh muhs)::
independent, independent, self-self-containedcontained
Activity:Activity:
Use Use antithesisantithesis, , ascendascend, and , and
autonomousautonomous in a in a sentence sentence together.together.
Antonym: dependent
Sentence:Sentence: The The autonomousautonomous college college student paid for his student paid for his
books for class books for class through hard work through hard work
instead of with money instead of with money from his parents.from his parents.
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5. Banal5. Banal ( (bu nahl,) ::common, common,
ordinary, lacking ordinary, lacking freshness, freshness, hackneyedhackneyed
Activity: Activity: Use the word Use the word banal in a sentence to banal in a sentence to explain something you explain something you think is common/ordinary.think is common/ordinary.
Synonyms: inane, insipid, jejune, vapid
Antonyms: fresh, unique, extraordinary
Sentence: The banal house was given last place inthe neighborhood’s Halloween decorating contest.
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6. 6. Benign (buh NINE): not causing harm, of gentle
disposition, beneficial
Synonym: innocent; safeAntonym: malignant, harmful
Sentence: Children have a benign nature when they are born.
Activity:Activity: Create your own Create your own sentence sentence
using benign and autonomous.using benign and autonomous.
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7. 7. Capricious (kuh
PRISH us): changing suddenly, fickle
Synonyms: inconstant, unstable
Antonym: stableSentence: Her
capricious moods are difficult to anticipate.
Activity: Write 3 sentences explaining how someone you
know is capricious.
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8. 8. Dawdle (DOD ul) : to waste time, to spend time idly, to move in
a lackadaisical manner
Sentence: Ryne and Jonathan dawdle in the hall while Ms. Beal wants them in class not wasting time.
Activity: find 2 antonyms and 2
synonyms
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9. 9. DDefamation (def uh MAY shun): act of harming or ruining
another's reputation
Antonym: adulation
Sentence: The defamation of his
character was witnessed by many as
the vengeful boy yelled his angry rumors.
Activity: find 2 synonyms and write a sentence using defamation and
capricious.
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10. 10. Esoteric ((es uh TER ik): understood
only by a small
group or a
select few
Sentence:Sentence: The business The business men were having an esoteric men were having an esoteric discussion about the Stock discussion about the Stock
market that I did not market that I did not understand.understand.
Activity: Find 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for esoteric.
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11. Exacerbate11. Exacerbate ((ig ZAS ur bate): :
to aggravate, to irritate, to vex to aggravate, to irritate, to vex
Activity:Activity: Write a Write a sentence using sentence using exacerbate.exacerbate.
Synonym:Synonym: bitterbitter
Antonyms: Antonyms: to to ameliorate; ameliorate; to sootheto soothe
Sentence:Sentence:The teacher The teacher was was soexacerbated soexacerbated by the by the student’s lack student’s lack of effort in of effort in their work she their work she broke her broke her pencil!pencil!
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12. extol12. extol ((ik STOLE): to : to praise, to glorifypraise, to glorify
Activity:Activity: Write 1 Write 1 synonym and 1 synonym and 1 antonym for antonym for extol.extol.
Sentence: The teacher would always extol the students who did their best.
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13. 13. FastidiousFastidious ((fa STID ee us): reflecting a meticulous : reflecting a meticulous
or demanding attitude, or demanding attitude, critical to an extremecritical to an extreme
ActivityActivity:: Write a sentence suing Write a sentence suing the word the word fastidiousfastidious accurately. accurately.
Synonym: finickyAntonym: not picky
Sentence: He considered her fastidious because she was offended by insignificant mistakes or errors.
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14. furtive14. furtive ((FUR tiv):: secret in an secret in an underhanded way, underhanded way, stealthy stealthy
Activity:Activity:Use Use furtivefurtive and and fastidiousfastidious in in
a a complete sentence.complete sentence.
***Bonus******Bonus***Can you make it a Can you make it a
metaphor ormetaphor orsimile?simile?
Synonym: covert, stealthy, underhandedAntonym: bold
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15. 15. gregariousgregarious ((greh GAR
ee us): sociable and : sociable and outgoingoutgoing
Activity:Activity: Explain, in detail, the Explain, in detail, the
most gregarious you have ever most gregarious you have ever
been. Your answer must be 8-10 been. Your answer must be 8-10
sentences and in paragraph format. sentences and in paragraph format.
Synonym: extrovertedAntonym: shy; reserved; introverted
Sentence: He became much more gregarious after he developed an interest in football.
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16. Hypocrite16. Hypocrite ((HIP uh krit): one who is insincere or deceitful
Antonym: sincere person
Sentence: Saying one thing and then doing the other is the mark of a hypocrite.
Activity: list 2 synonyms for hypocrite
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17. Innate17. Innate ((eh
NATE): existing from birth,
inbornSynonym: natural, built-inAntonym: learned
Sentence: Wolverine’s inability to die is an innate quality that he holds.
Activity: Write 3 sentences describing an innate ability/quality that you have.
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18. lethargic18. lethargic ((luh THAR jik):
sluggish, languid
Synonym: stuporous, torpidAntonym: energetic
Activity: Use lethargic and hypocrite in a sentence.
Sentence: The kitty was lethargicafter being petted.
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19. Melancholy19. Melancholy ((MEL un kol
ee): depression of spirits
Synonym: sadnessAntonym: happiness
Sentence: The emo kid was had a melancholy personality.
Activity: Write a sentence using melancholyand austere.
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20. 20. Opaque Opaque ((oh PAKE): not allowing the
passage of light, not transparent; hard to
understand Sentence: The opaque tights hid the girl’s scars.
Activity: Write a sentence using melancholy and opaque together.
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21. Prolific21. Prolific(pro LIF ik)
Definition: abundantly fruitful, marked by great productivity
Synonym: fertile
Antonym: barren; unfruitful
Sentence: His prolific career resulted in an abundant supply of money.
Activity: Write your own sentence using this word.
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22.Reprove22.Reprove (reh PROOV) (reh PROOV) Definition:Definition: to scold or to rebuke for to scold or to rebuke for
a misdeed usually with kindly a misdeed usually with kindly intent intent
Synonym: Synonym: admonish, rebuke, admonish, rebuke, reproach reproach
Antonym: Antonym: to approve; to applaud to approve; to applaud
Sentence:Sentence: The Doctor The Doctor reprovedreproved the patient for not taking better the patient for not taking better care of himself.care of himself.
Activity:Activity: Think of a time when you Think of a time when you have been have been reprovedreproved by a friend. by a friend. How did you respond? How do How did you respond? How do people normally respond to people normally respond to constructive criticism?constructive criticism?
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23. Symmetry23. Symmetry
(SIM eh tree)
Definition: balanced proportions
Antonym: lack of balance
Sentence: The symmetry of the gardens of Versailles creates a beautiful and balanced atmosphere.
Activity: Write a synonym for this word.
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O.E.R.O.E.R.
At the end of chapter 8 At the end of chapter 8 what does seeing Peter in what does seeing Peter in the mirror reveal about the mirror reveal about
Ender?Ender?
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24. Tranquil24. Tranquil(TRANG kwul)(TRANG kwul)
Definition:Definition: peaceful, calm peaceful, calm
Synonym:Synonym: placid, sereneplacid, serene
Antonym:Antonym: AgitatedAgitated
Activity:Activity: Write your ownWrite your own
sentence for this word.sentence for this word.
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25. Venerate25. Venerate (VEN uh rate) (VEN uh rate)
Definition:Definition: to honor, to honor, to revere to revere
Synonym:Synonym: adore, worship adore, worship
Sentence:Sentence: The King was The King was veneratedvenerated by his subjects, as by his subjects, as they always bowed in praise of they always bowed in praise of him. him.
Activity:Activity: Write an Antonym for Write an Antonym for this word.this word.