I love Learning! http://youtu.be/bBWm3-mxL1U Synonym A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. Examples of Synonyms: Vehement : 1. zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. 2. characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. 3. strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire. 4. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping. Fervent Dispassionate Uninterested Peaceful Examples of Synonyms: Reprieve: 1. to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). 2. to relieve temporarily from any evil. noun 3. a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. 4. a warrant authorizing this. Absolution Damnation Condemnation Punish Antonym An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Examples of Antonyms: Vehement : 1. zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. 2. characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. 3. strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire. 4. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping. Fervent Dispassionate Fiery Earnest Examples of Antonyms: Reprieve: 1. to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). 2. to relieve temporarily from any evil. noun 3. a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. 4. a warrant authorizing this. Absolution Damnation Deferment Postponement Connotations What does it mean? the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection.” Compare denotation ( def 1 ) . Examples of Connotations: Stalker Creepy Dark Feeling of unwanted attention Negative association Examples of Connotations: Fire Warmth Fireplaces Survival Positive OR… Destruction negative