Mr. Smid’s 2nd Period
Language Arts Class
Pages 28-34
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
service
verb
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
adjective
Synonyms- 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-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 bother
noun and verb
Synonyms- 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, selfconfident, 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-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.