Word Masters Challenge #3
Definition List
Name ____________________
Word
Part of Speech
Top Two Definitions
1. keystone
noun
1.the central wedge-shaped stone of an arch that locks
its parts together
2. a central source of support and stability
Two other forms of the word: (i.e. keystoner) key - noun
Two Synonyms: headstone, arch, lynchpin, crux
2. absolve
verb
1.
2.
Two Antonyms:
to free from guilt, blame, or their consequences
to set free or release as from some duty, obligation,
or responsibility
Two other forms of the word: absolvent, absolver, unabsolved, absolution
Two Synonyms: clear, exculpate
Two Antonyms: blame
3. cheeky
adj
1.
2.
disrespectful in speech or behavior
impudent, insolent
Two other forms of the word: cheekier, cheekily - adv
Two Synonyms: saucy, audacious, sassy
4. retort
Noun
Verb
1.
a severe or witty reply, especially one that counters
a statement or argument
2. to reply, usually in a sharp or re-retaliatory way
Two other forms of the word: retorter, retortion
Two Synonyms: response (n), respond (v) retaliate
5. waive
Verb
Two Antonyms: shy, scared
1.
2.
Two Antonyms: question, request
to put aside for the moment
to refrain from claiming or insisting on
Two other forms of the word: unwaived (adj), waived (adj), waiver (n)
Two Synonyms: surrender, resign
Two Antonyms: demand, claim
6. cogent
adjective
1.
convincing, believable by virtue of forceful, clear, or
incisive presentation
2. to the point, relevant, pertinent
Two other forms of the word: non-cogent, cogently (adv)
Two Synonyms: effective, forceful
7. harbinger
Noun
verb
Two other forms of the word:
Two Synonyms: announce, foretell
Two Antonyms: unconvincing
1.
something that indicates or foreshadows what is to
come; person/thing that announces or signals the
approach of another
2. to signal the approach of passage
Two Antonyms: hide, withhold
8. filch
verb
1.
2.
to steal non-valuable items
Two other forms of the word: filcher – n, filching,
Two Synonyms: steal, take
Word
Part of Speech
9. predatory adjective
Two Antonyms: leave, return
Top Two Definitions
1.
2.
preying upon other organisms for food
characterized by plunder, pillage, robbery,
exploitation
Two other forms of the word: predatorily (adv), non-predatory, predator, prey
Two Synonyms: rapacious, raptorial,
Two Antonyms:
10.criterion
Noun
(singular)
1.
a basis for comparison; a reference point against
which other things can be evaluated
2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
Two other forms of the word: criteria (noun- plural), critical – adj, critic – person who judges
Two Synonyms: standard, touchstone
Two Antonyms:
11.engender verb
1.
2.
Two other forms of the word:
Two Synonyms: cause, make, create
12.blatant
adj
to cause or give rise to; produce
to come into being
Two Antonyms: finish, destroy, halt
1.
2.
brazenly obvious
offensively noisy or loud
Two other forms of the word: blatancy – noun, blatantly - adv
Two Synonyms: unmistakable, obtrusive, overt, undeniable Two Antonyms: subtle, hidden, inconspicuous
13.censure
Noun
verb
1. a strong or ardent expression of disapproval
2. an official reprimand as by legislative body of one of
its members
2. to criticize
Two other forms of the word: censurer – noun, miscensure – verb, precensure – verb, censor – n, censorship
Two Synonyms: condemnation, reproach, reproof
Two Antonyms: praise, acknowledge
14.infringe
verb
1. to do something that is against the law or someone’s
legal rights
2. to advance beyond the usual limit
Two other forms of the word: infringement – noun, fringe - noun
Two Synonyms: contravene
Two Antonyms: comply, obey
15.flagrant
adj
1.
2.
shockingly noticeable
flaunting, blatant, without shame
Two other forms of the word: flagrancy – n,
Two Synonyms: bold, obvious
16.scruple
noun
Two Antonyms: invisible, unnoticeable
1.
a moral or ethical standard that restrains or inhibits
certain actions
2.
Two other forms of the word: scrupleless – adj, scrupulous – adj, scruples – plural noun
Two Synonyms: qualms, compunction
Two Antonyms: unconcern, ignorance
17.chide
verb
1.
2.
to speak out in anger
to voice disapproval in a mild or constructive manner
Two other forms of the word: chidingly – adv
Two Synonyms: scold, reprove
Two Antonyms: approve
Word
Part of Speech Top Two Definitions
18. deplorable
adj
1.
2.
causing or being a subject of grief or regret
causing or being a subject of censure, reproach, or
disapproval
Two other forms of the word: deplore – v, deplorably – adv, deplorability - n
Two Synonyms: unsatisfactory, bummer
Two Antonyms: noble, worthy
19. accoutrement noun
1.
2.
Two other forms of the word:
Two Synonyms: apparatus, device, gear
20. remunerate
verb
1.
2.
personal clothing, accessories, etc.
a soldier’s outfit other than weapons or garments
Two Antonyms:
to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc
Two other forms of the word: remunerable – adj, remunerability - n
Two Synonyms: compensate, reimburse
Two Antonyms:
21.abhorrent
Adj.
1.
2.
causing repugnance; detestable
causing extreme adversion or repugnance
Two other forms of the word: abhorrence – n, abhor – verb,
Two Synonyms: shocking, abominable
Two Antonyms: pleasing, likeable
22.condiment
noun
1.a substance used to flavor or compliment food
2. something used to give a special flavor to food, such
as mustard, ketchup, salt, spices, etc
Two other forms of the word: condimental – adj, non-condiment - n
Two Synonyms: flavoring, seasoning, spice
Two Antonyms:
23.sire
Noun
verb
1.
2.
3.
formal term for the father
a male ancestor, forefather
to beget or procreate as a father
Two other forms of the word: sired (past-tense verb)
Two Synonyms: dad, man
24.ostensible
adj
1.
2.
3.
Two Antonyms: mom, woman
outwardly appearing as such, professed, pretended
apparent, evident, or conspicuous
offered as genuine or real
Two other forms of the word: ostensibly – adv, non-ostensible - adj
Two Synonyms: apparent, noticeable, superficial
Two Antonyms: improbable, obscure, vague, unlikely
25.plunder
Verb
noun
1.
to rob of goods or valuables by open force as in war
or hostile raid
2. anything taken by robbery, theft, or fraud
Two other forms of the word: plunderous – adj, plunderer – noun, plunderable - adj
Two Synonyms: ravage, rob, steal
Two Antonyms: give, receive
Sentences: Please write a short story using each new word correctly. Underline your use of the Word Masters Words!
Your story MUST be contained within these lines!
Bonus Challenge: Analogies! Write five analogy statements using at least TEN of the Word Masters Challenge Words.
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