Loathing Noun loh-th ing Definition: Hatred Sentence: She had a strong loathing of musicals. Good Way to Remember: the prefix is lo as in you think low of someone Other forms: loathe (v), loather (adj), loathful (adj), lothsome (adj)

Paean noun pee-uh n Definition: A song of praise or triumph Sentence: The chorus club was singing a paean in the play. Good Way to Remember: the word starts with the letter p and the word praise is in the definition which also starts with a p. Other forms: paeanism (n)

Affability Noun af-uh-bil-i-ty Definition: Pleasant; friendly Sentence: His affability charmed every one. Good Way to Remember: the letter f is in the word and friendly is the definition which has the letter f in it. Other forms: affable (adj), affably (adj),

Ennui Noun ahn-wee Definition: Boredom; dissatisfaction Sentence: Many kids suffer from ennui when in school. Good Way to Remember: looking at the word makes you bored Other forms: ennuied (adj), ennuyed (adj), ennuyé (adj)

Malevolence Noun Muh-lev-uh-luh ns Definition: Ill will Sentence: The argument between Sally and her mom was free of malevolence. Good Way to Remember: mal means bad in spanish Other forms: malevolent (adj), malevolency (n), malevolently (adverb)