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1. ADJUNCT
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Part of Speech- noun
Definition- ?
Synonym- associate
Antonym- subtraction
Sentence: An adjunct professor is one who is
associated with a college faculty only in a
temporary manner.
2. ANOMALOUS
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Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- out of place, abnormal
Synonym- irregular; bizarre
Antonym- ?
Sentence- ?
3. BELLIGERENT
• Part of Speech- ?
• Definition- waging war; inclined to or exhibiting
assertiveness
• Synonym - combative
• Antonym- peaceful
• Sentence- A belligerent nation always seems to be
at war.
4. CENSURE
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Part of Speech- ?
Definition- to blame or condemn
Synonym- denounce
Antonym- ?
Sentence- The student was censured for cheating
on the exam.
5. COMPLIANCE
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Part of Speech- noun
Definition- a yielding; cooperation or obedience
Synonym- concession
Antonym- rebellion
Sentence- ?
6. DEFILE
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Part of Speech- verb
Definition- ?
Synonym- befoul
Antonym- honor; purify
Sentence- ?
7. DILIGENT
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• Definition- characterized by steady, attentive, and
energetic effort in a pursuit or study
• Synonym- industrious
• Antonym- ?
• Sentence- Joe was diligent in his study of the
material, so he made an A on the exam.
8. EXPEDIENT
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Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- ?
Synonym- effective
Antonym- ?
Sentence- Even though Arial gave an expedient
response, it wasn’t classroom appropriate
9. FLOUT
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Part of Speech- verb
Definition- to treat with contempt
Synonym- insult
Antonym- ?
Sentence- After losing to the Wolves, the Husky
players flouted responses on Twitter that were rude.
10. GALLING
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Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- very irritating
Synonym- ?
Antonym- soothing
Sentence- ?
11. HERALDED
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Part of Speech- verb
Definition- announced or publicized
Synonym- ?
Antonym- ?
Sentence- Zach’s big hit was heralded in local and
national media.
12. INCANTATION
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Part of Speech- noun
Definition- ?
Synonym- enchantment
Antonym- ?
Sentence- The purpose of the witch doctor’s
incantation was to scare evil spirits.
13. INDIGENOUS
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Part of Speech- ?
Definition- native to a certain area
Synonym- native
Antonym- ?
Sentence- The Iroquois tribe was indigenous to the
New York area before being forced out to
reservations.
14. LUSCIOUS
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Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- ?
Synonym- ?
Antonym- unsavory
Sentence- During free PACK time, Jordan enjoyed
the luscious Oreo balls the cheerleaders made.
15. NOMADIC
• Part of speech- adjective
• Definition- characterized by moving about from
place to place
• Synonym- transient
• Antonym- ?
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16. PARRY
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Part of Speech- verb
Definition- to deflect or ward off a blow
Synonym- elude
Antonym- ?
Sentence- ?
17. PRECIPITATE
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Part of speech- verb
Definition- to cause to speedily occur
Synonym- ?
Antonym- delay
Sentence- ?
18. PUNGENT
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Part of speech- adjective
Definition- ?
Synonym- overpowering
Antonym- dull, mild
Sentence- Ms. Brackman uses a plug-in to alleviate
the pungent smell of teenagers in her room.
19. RATIFY
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Part of Speech- ?
Definition- to give formal approval
Synonym- approve
Antonym- to reject
Sentence- ?
20. SAGACIOUS
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Part of speech- ?
Definition- wise, shrewd
Synonym- clever
Antonym- foolish; stupid
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21. SLOVENLY
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Part of Speech- adjective
Definition- messy, untidy
Synonym- ?
Antonym- ?
Sentence- Students who turn in slovenly essays
usually aren’t successful in my class.
22. SPITEFUL
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Part of Speech- ?
Definition- full of malice, bitter ill will; desire to harm
Synonym- vindictive
Antonym- loving
Sentence- ?
23. TANGENTIAL
• Part of speech- adjective
• Definition- slight connected; tending to digress from
topic.
• Synonym- irrelevant
• Antonym- ?
• Sentence- Since class is short on time, tangential
remarks are not appreciated.
24. TAPER
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Part of Speech- verb
Definition- to decrease in thickness or width.
Synonym- ?
Antonym- ?
Sentence- Amelia asked her hairdresser to taper
her hair, but Susan cut off way too much.
25. VAGRANT
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Part of Speech- noun/adjective
Definition- ?
Synonym- drifter (noun); fickle, drifting (adjective)
Antonym- motivated (adjective)
Sentence- ? *use it in both parts of speech.