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Mr. Smid’s 2nd Period Language Arts Class

By Meredith Rittenhouse

Definition- ready to use ; at hand

adjective

Synonyms- obtainable, on hand

Antonyms-unobtainable, not to be had

In a Sentence- There was one available seat left.

Definition- to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant ; to supply food and serviceverb

Synonyms-pamper, indulge, gratify, provide

Antonyms- frustrate, deny, refuse

In a Sentence- We called Portillo’s to have them cater our picnic.

Definition- usual, expected, routine

adjective

Synonyms- regular, normal, traditional

Antonyms- strange, odd, unusual, untraditional

In a Sentence- It is customary for our school to say the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning.

Definition- to persuade not to do something

verb

Synonyms-discourage, talk out of

Antonyms-persuade, talk into

In a Sentence- No matter how hard we tried, we could not dissuade him out of quitting his job.

Definition-a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business.

noun

Synonyms- business person, impresario

Antonyms- none

In a Sentence- In the first year of business, an entrepreneur often assumes loses for the sake of future profits.

Definition- a piece of burning wood; a trouble maker; an extremely energetic or emotional person.noun

Synonyms- hot head, agitator, rabble-rouser

Antonyms-none

In a Sentence-the firebrand was smoldering in the heat.

Definition- (n.) risk, peril; (v.)to expose to danger or harm; to gamble.noun and verb

Synonyms-(n.)danger, (v.)venture

Antonyms- none

In a Sentence- The uncontained disease is a hazard.

Definition-the killing of one person by another.

noun

Synonyms- manslaughter, murder

Antonyms-none

In a Sentence-The alleged homicide was the biggest news on television for days.

Definition- a lack of interest or concern.

noun

Synonyms- apathy, unconcern

Antonyms- interest, concern, enthusiasm

In a Sentence- She openly showed her indifference to the trash bin, and threw the bag on the ground.

Definition-filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy or, mean

adjectiveSynonyms- offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated

Antonyms- pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated

In a Sentence- Angered about the service, I had an indignant talk with the manager.

Definition-absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

adjective

Synonyms-essential, vital, crucial

Antonyms- unnecessary, nonessential

In a Sentence- The medicine was indispensable to my recovery

Definition-absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

adjective

Synonyms-essential, vital, crucial

Antonyms- unnecessary, nonessential

In a Sentence- The medicine was indispensable to my recovery

Definition-to apply grease, to make smooth, slippery or easier to use

verb

Synonyms- oil, grease

Antonyms-none

In a Sentence-The machine needed to be lubricated, so it would run smoother.

Definition- shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

adjective

Synonyms-two-sided, joint, hared, reciprocal

Antonyms- one-sided, unilateral

In a Sentence- The feeling between them was mutual.

Definition- to throw a stream of tings; to strike successively; to hurry.

verb

Synonyms- bombard, shower, pepper

Antonyms- none

In a Sentence-The spaghetti was pelted with salt crystals at dinner.

Definition- (n.) an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths ; a widespread evil (v.) to annoy or bothernoun and verbSynonyms- epidemic, pestilence, pester. vex

Antonyms- boon, blessing

In a Sentence- They continued to plague her with their questions.

Definition- balanced, suspended,; calm, controlled; ready for action.

adjective

Synonyms-collected, self-confident, ready

Antonyms- nervous, tense

In a Sentence- A princess must be poised and proper, when at a ball.

Definition-a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule.noun

Synonyms-administration, rule

Antonyms-none

In a Sentence- The families regime was a happy and joyous time.

Definition-a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule.noun

Synonyms-administration, rule

Antonyms-none

In a Sentence- The families regime was a happy and joyous time.

Definition-to make slow, to delay, to hold back

verb

Synonyms- slow down, restrain, impede

Antonyms- hasten speed up

In a Sentence- The speed limit retarded the woman from getting home fast.

Definition-allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected.adjective

Synonyms-clear, translucent, obvious

Antonyms- frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct

In a Sentence- The window was transparent, so I could see the beautiful yard.

Definition- wholly, unharmed, not injured

Synonyms- unhurt, sound, intact, unimpaired

Antonyms-injured, damaged, hurt, harmed

In a Sentence- She was left unscathed after the accident.