#31 3/10/14
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Explicit
o Ex-plis-it
o I gave my daughter explicit orders that she should not open the door if
anyone knocks.
o Adjective
o Definitely stated; clearly expressed
o Provide 1 Antonym
#32 3/10/14
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Implore
o Im-plor
o Brooke implored her father to buy her a new Ipod Touch after dropping hers
in a puddle of water.
o Verb
o To ask earnestly; beg
o Write a sentence in which you tell one time you implored for something (use
implore in the sentence)
#33 3/12/14
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Enmity
o En-muh-tee
o The enmity between Duke and UNC fans was obvious Saturday night.
o Noun
o An intense hatred, often mutual
o Write a sentence using enmity where you explain an example of enmity you
have seen.
#34 3/12/14
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Altercation
o Alt-er-caysh-un
o The mounting tension finally spawned an altercation
between the police and the residents.
o Noun
o A heated argument
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Provide 2 synonyms
#35 3/13/14
o Inflection
o In-fleck-shun
o The inflection of Mr. Simmons’s voice changed when Mrs. Weatherman
entered the room because the principal made him very nervous.
o Noun
o A variation; a curving or bending; change in pitch/loudness of voice
o Provide 2 antonyms of inflection
#36 3/13/14
o Air
o The two enemies who normally avoided one another finally decided
to air out their grievances.
o Verb
o To make public utterance, to verbalize or speak
o Use the word air in a sentence using the definition above.
#37 3/14/14
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Impetuous
o Im-pet-you-us
o Impetuous behavior can be hazardous to your health.
o Adjective
o Acting suddenly without thought
o Provide 1 synonym
o Provide 1 antonym
#38 3/14/14
 Aloof
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#39 3/19/14
 Omen
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#40 3/19/14
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Uh-loof
The teacher remained aloof for a few days after arguing with the principal
Adjective
Reserved, distant, quiet
Use the word aloof in a sentence
O-men
Losing my wallet before the trip was a bad omen
Noun
A sign or event thought to foretell good or bad fortune
In a sentence, tell what do you consider to be a good and bad omen.
Covert
o Ko-vert
o Mr. Simmons went on a covert mission to steal the last brownie.
o Adjective
o Secret, concealed, stealthy
o Provide 2 antonyms