1. Abate
Definition:
to reduce in intensity or amount
After the rain abated, we were
able to run out to the car.
Activity: Write two synonyms for this word.
2.Antecedent
Definition: preceding a cause
The argument between the two men was
antecedent to the fight which followed.
Activity: write a sentence using this word.
3. Arid
Definition: very dry
Casey was upset because her
armpits were the opposite of
arid.
Activity:
Write a sentence using this
word.
4. Baneful
Definition: a source of harm or
destruction; harmful, destructive
Her baneful influence in his life
was the reason he started
smoking.
Activity: What is baneful for you? Use the
word in a sentence.
5. Beleaguer
Definition: To harass or annoy
The little boy was beleaguered by the flirty girls.
Activity: Write
a sentence
using this
word.
6. Contempt
Definition: scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
The men had contempt for the woman
who had cheated on them.
Activity: Write 1 antonym for contempt.
7. Cynical
Definition: given to
faultfinding, sneering,
sarcasm; exhibiting
mocking disbelief
Some people are so
cynical about love
and happiness they
complain their life
away.
Activity: Write 1 antonym for cynical.
8.Dexterous
Definition: Skillful and active with the hands
Activity:
Write a
sentence
using this
word.
Gavin Degraw is a dexterous musician who
plays piano and guitar with great skill.
9. Dour
Definition: sullen, stern, harsh
The police officer had a dour
personality because of
horrible things he
encountered on the job.
Activity: List one Antonym and one
synonym for this word.
10.Exalt
Definition: to glorify, to praise, to raise in
rank
The teacher exalted the student for an
excellent rough draft.
Activity: Use this word in a
sentence.
11. Felicitous
Definition: happy or
delightful
Her marriage
was a felicitous
occasion.
Activity: Write one
synonym for this
word.
12. Impeccable
Definition: free from fault or blame
Her decorations demonstrated she
had impeccable taste.
Activity: Write one synonym
for this word.
imperturbable
Definition: Marked by extreme calm,
assurance and steadiness
I was imperturbable lying by the serene
lake this weekend.
Activity: List 1 antonym for this word
malleable
Definition: capable of being shaped,
influenced, or altered
The little kid played with the
malleable play dough.
Activity: Think of something malleable,
and use it in a sentence
mortify
Definition: to humiliate, to wound pride, to
experience shame
She was mortified
because her date
stood her up.
Activity: Think of a time when you were mortified?
What happened?
Obdurate
Definition: extremely stubborn, unable to
accept advice
He was obdurate in his
refusal to realize his
cocaine problems.
Activity: Write one synonym
platitude
Definition: trite, obvious remark,
banal statement
Sometimes a simple, wellmeaning platitude, like "Life
is what you make of it," will
backfire when you are
talking to someone who
wants real answers.
Activity: Write one
platitude.
Profligate
Definition: a wasteful person, extremely
wasteful
The profligate politician wasted money on
pointless programs that did not help the city.
Activity: Use this
word in a sentence.
pugnacious
Definition: looking for a fight, combative,
belligerent
His pugnacious attitude made his classmates
fear him.
Activity: Write a synonym for this word.
savory
Definition: appetizing
My mother is known for her savory treats.
Activity: Use
this word in a
sentence.
spurn
Definition: to reject or refuse with
hostility
She spurned his advances because
she thought he was an idiot.
Activity: Write 1
antonym.
supercilious
Definition: haughty, vain, arrogant
She was a
supercilious
woman who
considered
herself better
looking than
everyone else.
Activity: Use this
word in a sentence.
trite
Definition: overused,
commonplace
His platitudes were trite
and annoying.
Activity: Give an example
of a trite statement.
vociferous
Definition: boisterous loud-mouthed, noisy
The vociferous girl
would not stop being
loud and obnoxious.
Activity: Write 1 synonym for
this word.
vulgarity
Definition: something offensive to good
taste and refinement
His crude jokes and obscenities were just
the beginning to his vulgarity .
Activity: Use this word in a school
appropriate sentence.